Piazza 1909’s owner Roberta is from Milan and her joy is bringing people together, feeding them, having them enjoy the ambiance, the wine and the music during these special summer events she creates. And although this selfie wasn’t great, you get the idea that Restaurant Review: Piazza 1909, on Fay in La Jolla…… is. WHAT … Read more
Every year the Food Industry Awards come out highlighting the best in products for manufacturers that either have a product on the shelves and products soon to be on the shelves at your supermarket or local market. Some don’t get the distribution they should, while others flood the market. You may have noticed that Beyond … Read more
Several weeks ago, I had the opportunity to participate in a workshop: Debbie Allen: Be a Highly Paid Expert. She talked about her ‘Expert Positioning Formula’ and taught a room full of people a new way to brand and market our businesses. If I came away with any one thing it’s this: If your brand is not in ‘focus’, … Read more
Hey! If you didn’t come to see What the Health Movie and attend the Pre-Party, you really, really missed it! A couple of Sundays ago, as part of the leadership team of PlantDiego, with a charity called Give Wellness, we raised funds and provided an amazing movie about why the big companies don’t want to … Read more
Hi! Chef Marian back from Anaheim with the Natural Food Expo Report! Time for you to review their ‘Nexty Awards’…. what’s new in the marketplace. It’s way easier with pictures, although a blog or article does require the words as well. So I’ll show ya then tell ya! Always keep in mind that these are … Read more
Today we’re reviewing The Great American Foodie Fest at Qualcomm Stadium July 8th, 9th and 10th. First let’s meet the people running it…. Bravo to Noel and family who created this traveling Foodie Fest. He told me they were watching all the Food Channel Food Truck stories and thought – Geez. Let’s get them all … Read more
Today was the Global Gratitude Food Festival in Point Loma (San Diego). The focus was on Vegan Fun, with food and drinks for everyone. Can you imagine how people can design fruits and veggies to be a piece of artwork? That’s what I see here. That’s why I changed the shot into a watercolor in Photoshop. … Read more
One of the reasons I enjoy San Diego is for the diversity. Yesterday I attended a Serbian Festival. SERBIA, CHEF? Yeah. You know. Where it’s biting cold and greasy food is a staple to keep warm and satisfied? Now I’m not complaining because I don’t eat this food every day of the week. But I … Read more
My friend Alex and I traveled to the Broadway Pier to experience the Reader Feast. Yes! It was muggy. Yes! It was hot! But guess what? 80% of the vendors were inside (open to the outside) with beautiful, beautiful air conditioning! And when I went to the pier area, I was able to snag a table … Read more
What can be better than getting up really early for a Vegan Pastry Class with Liz Gary? Nothing! Here I am with Liz (middle) and Gabriela, who is a member of one of my group that I organize, Euro Lovers and Friends. Now I don’t know that I am crazy about early mornings. Nah. I’m … Read more