Turn your woman on? Take her to a Korean Market Saturday Night! lol

What to do Saturday night….. aaahh…. let’s see…. how about starting our evening at a Korean Market? Doesn’t come up? lol Well, you might be surprised at how exciting, how stimulating, how different that experience is. Almost like going overseas because you’re one of the only white people in that market. lol I guess the … Read more

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True Food kitchen Review ~ From Chef Marian

You know how life works….. one thing leads to another….. And my trip to Brooklyn Girl the night before (see blog review on this site) led me to the discovery of True Food kitchen in the Fashion Valley Mall, yesterday. “Combat the trend toward processed food and fast food”. That’s our man Andrew Weil talking … Read more

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I don’t agree with Dr. Oz ~ From Chef Marian

Here’s where I don’t agree with Dr. Oz…. You want to make sure each meal contains foods from each of the three vital categories: protein, fiber and healthy fats. Ok. I get that. But really… what are you recommending? (Look at how he’s leaning forward looking not so happy now)! lol Protein Cheese Chicken Eggs Fish … Read more

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Help with reading your labels ~ From Chef Marian

I tell you to ‘read your labels’… But here’s a question for ya: What do the labels mean? Need Help with reading your labels? As CEO & Founder of several nationwide brands, I enjoy the benefits of regular newsletters from the National Association of Specialty Foods. Most years, I walk the Fancy Food Show in San … Read more

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Romano’s Macaroni Grill Allergen Free ~ Review from Chef Marian

Romano’s Macaroni Grill Allergen Free? Many MANY moons ago, I remember Romano’s Macaroni Grill Grand Opening in Las Vegas on West Sahara. These were platters, (not plates) of food, mountains of food served to each person, in typical over the top abundance of Vegas style. Fast forward two, maybe three decades….. I find myself sitting … Read more

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Deborah Scott is an incredible Chef and the Cohn Group is a brilliant group~review of Vintano from Chef Marian

Deborah Scott is an incredible Chef. And the Cohn Group is a brilliant group. You may remember them from  the Corvette Diner, Indigo Grill in Little Italy, or maybe you like The Prado? Well, their latest trick is Vintana, 1205 Auto Park Way, Escondido. I can only assume that’s a play on words. I’ve seen other … Read more

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Healthy Creations in Encinitas is the real deal!

Do you know this unassuming woman? Not the exhausted one from a ‘move’ I’ve done in the last two weeks…. the one to the right…. the light, young wisp of a woman with a powerhouse of ideas that created Healthy Creations ~ in both Encinitas and their Organic Kitchen in Vista? I mean, she’s sitting … Read more

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