Chef Marian and Chef Ian’s Taster Menu last night at Sbicca!

Well…. you missed a good one! San Diego Foodies Family of Restaurants Food & Wine Tasting Dinner! It was comfy, cozy and everyone enjoyed these ‘taster’ plates I created with Chef Ian. We paired the salad with Procecco, The Mains with Cakebread Chardonnay and the Desserts with a nice Russian River Valley Pinot Noir! STARTERS Panzanella … Read more

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Cooking Class info and stories

There once was a time that so many people enjoyed Chef Marian’s Gourmet Kitchen and attended a Chef Marian Cooking Class. We cooked up Chinese food including Egg Rolls and Italian Food including Fresh Pasta. And the way I started my YouTube and Vimeo Chef Marian Channels was by filming some of the classes. This … Read more

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Another Filmed Foodie Event!

Well, if you missed it, you missed it. Chef Jason and Chef Marian talking about Union Kitchen & Tap, and his background and love for food. In the next week I will have more information on the ChefMarian.com blog, more pictures, more details. We had members of San Diego Foodies and members of Encinitas Chop … Read more

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I am bitten and smitten with Ludobites!

One dessert she will probably never get again but she will remember….. she will know she had the very best money could buy.

That’s how I felt about eating food from Paul Bocuse. And that’s how I feel about Ludobites!

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My Favorite Champagnes

I have been asked what are some of my favorite Champagnes. Here they are: (of course non-vintage are always less expensive) Louis Roederer Cristal Brut 2004 Louis Roederer Carte Blanche Perrier-Jouet Fleur de Champagne Belle Epoque 2004 Laurent-Perrier Brut Rose Veuve Cliquot gold Label Vintage Brut 2002 Perrier-Jouet Fleur de Champagne 2002 Moet & Chandon … Read more

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