Do NOT eat Townsend Farms Organic Antioxidant Blend of frozen berries sold through Costco stores
I intended to blog about water today, but friend and fellow healthy Chef Freddi Pakier sent me this info that I think is important enough to post here instead, because this item is sold at Costco, which means it may be you that has this in your freezer. Happy Eating, Chef Marian Health Alert: … Read more
Read MoreThere’s Salad….. and then there’s SALAD! From Chef Marian!
Salad. It’s something we’ve been told to eat. But usually when we think of salad, we either think of something soaking in dressing or mayo of some kind, and we sort of know the benefits… but not really, right? RIGHT CHEF MARIAN! Well, today I am going to edjamacate you and give you my ‘take’. … Read more
Read MoreAs we dig into cans way in the back this Memorial Day… I wonder: Do Expiration Dates really matter?
I was talking to a friend and this came up: Do Expiration Dates really matter? At first I thought…. well, yeeeaah. They’re put on there for a reason. But after a moment or two, I thought about the expired ricotta cheese I once smelled then ate, and didn’t die. So I thought I would do … Read more
Read MoreWhat if ……..?
What if the hokey pokey is what it’s all about? lol I saw that magnet on a fridge the other day. And it set me to thinking….. (Danger Will Robinson, Danger)! I have spent a lifetime of adjusting to the things that are in this world, supporting others, fixing others, being sometimes happy, sometimes not… … Read more
Read More‘Ode to Kale’ from Chef Marian and Chef Marissa
Today I am bringing you an ‘Ode to Kale’. Occasionally, I have ‘guest bloggers’. These are chefs and nutritionists that have something more to offer. Today is no exception. Not only will I be cooking on stage at The Del Mar Fairgrounds this summer with Chef Marissa, but I have also come to know her … Read more
Read MoreBringing to your attention ~ the March Against Monsanto
A March Against Monsanto in San Diego? Yes. And No. It’s worldwide! lol This wasn’t my idea….. I didn’t think of it (wish I did)…. but it makes sense to share this blog and this information with everyone you know. I have been blogging about Monsanto forever…. telling you how they have genetically modified our food, … Read more
Read MoreShrimp Dinner – Another nice night ‘in’ from Chef Marian
Shrimp Dinner ~ That was my menu last night! From any angle, the meal I made last night looked good! And better yet? It tasted good! And better even better yet, it was good for me! Triple Play Winner! Winner, Winner, Turkey Dinner! lol Except it was a ‘pescetarian‘ meal! One of my favorite things to eat is shrimp. Now there are several reason to eat anything but shrimp: … Read more
Read MoreFarm Bill – – – – Heads Up San Diego!
I received a message about a Farm Bill this morning from Ken Cook, President of the Environmental Working Group that is so important that I am going to pre-empt my regular blog to post it here. We need to do all we can, while it’s possible to make change. Happy Eating, Chef Marian ~ … Read more
Read MoreSalads…. an experiment with Chef Marian
Salads…… we certainly can experiment no? YES CHEF MARIAN! WE’RE HERE WITH YOU! Good. Cause that’s just what I did yesterday. Had to go to a meeting lunchtime, and had a few people bring ‘parts’ of an unexpectedly delicious experiment I want to share with you. So I grabbed a bunch of ‘stuff’ to take … Read more
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