A reader of mine called to my attention that my blog was coming off glib, so I want to FIRST say: For those of you who have lost your homes, your precious photos, and memorabilia, my heart goes out to you. I remember how bad I felt when we were evacuated years ago. Please be … Read more
We are coming into summer again, and as I did last year, I will be Cooking Healthy at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. Click HERE for a quick video, a couple of minutes from last years Cooking Classes. Here I am (pictured) teaching you to serve a healthy cooked apple dessert in a wine glass, just for fun! I … Read more
As the summer comes upon us and we yearn to do some traveling, I thought you might like to know the James Beard Award winners 2014 to find what winners, exceptional chefs and restaurants may be right in your travels (in America only). As a matter of fact, I can see you planning a trip across America, … Read more
Missed MOMFest today? Sorry to hear that. Well I had a blast! And you will get a chance to experience it yourself next year. In the meantime, I didn’t want you to miss Chef Marian’s recipes and talking points…. (the info I shared to help make this event successful). I asked: “What kind of cook are … Read more
Ok Mom! Let’s take the weekend before Mother’s Day, to gather our girlfriends/moms/sisters and go to MOMfest at the Center for Healthy Living in Solana Beach. It’s a fun all day (10am – 3pm) event and I am proud to say two of the most motivated and special people I know, Marissa Joinson (The Intuitive Kitchen) and … Read more
So, they can’t spell. But it shows to go ya you don’t have to be brilliant to use food to naturally color your Easter Eggs. So I bring this to you, straight from the kitchn. Happy Easter everybody! Chef Marian How to Make Naturally-Dyed Easter Eggs Makes 1 dozen eggs 1 dozen hard-cooked eggs, room temperature, … Read more
We were 6 around the table for our first Chef Marian Cooking Club Event! Now while it’s true, you can’t even cover the cost of food with so few people….. and this will build to a dozen or more people going forward…You have to start somewhere. And so this wonderful start happened in a beautiful … Read more
Last week, I was invited by a friend to attend a Cooking Class at Catalina Offshore Products. It’s a great fish market and I’ve actually toured the plant before and purchased fish out of their fish market. And if you haven’t met Fishmonger Tommy Gomes… ? You need to! He’s quite the character. Here’s what … Read more
My friend and business associate, Author & World Traveler Elaine J. Masters covered a very special Sta. Rita Hills Winegrowers Alliance Wine & Food Event for me this past Sunday. (I would have been there but the flu got me yet another time)! If you missed it, like me? No worries! It’s a traveling road … Read more
My friend and business associate, Author & World Traveler Elaine J. Masters covered a very special Sta. Rita Hills Winegrowers Alliance Wine & Food Event for me this past Sunday. (I would have been there but the flu got me yet another time)! If you missed it, like me? No worries! It’s a traveling road show. Here’s … Read more