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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An Anti-Inflammatory Diet…. and the difference between Omega 3 and Omega 6

Today’s topic? Dr. Andrew Weil ~ and his Anti-Inflammatory Diet. Is he a cutie, patootie? Or what? A man who values his health? Someone smart and seems to be full of joy? Where are men like him hiding? I’m just sayin’….. Anyway, I have been reading his books for years. The Huffington Post calls him: … Read more

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Native Foods Arrives in Encinitas!

Give me your vegans, the men eeee yearning to dine free…. and go to a restaurant where they can eat EVERYTHING on the menu? Really? Really? That’s Native Foods. ‘Chef Marian’ (it’s a brand and a person) and crew attended a pre-opening launch…. we call that a ‘soft‘ opening…. tonight in Encinitas. I’ll introduce you … Read more

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Chef Marian reviews Gordon Ramsay’s Xmas Cookalong

I just finished watching Gordon Ramsay’s Xmas Cookalong (that’s Gordon Ramsay, Hell’s Kitchen Gordon Ramsay, fabulous Claridges in London Ramsay, Boxwood Cafe Ramsay, etc,). I have a couple of things to say about our man ‘Ramsay’ and then I will move on to critiquing the show and will give you the top three hints from … Read more

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