New Products 2018

Every so often, I receive industry emails that tell us what will be on our shelves shortly. I like to share that info with you… so today’s blog is New Products 2018. Maple Vinegar…. that’s a really interesting concept that absolutely will provide another layer of taste to hit the taste buds on your tongue. We … Read more

Merger for Albertson’s and Sprouts?

Merger for Albertson’s and Sprouts? According to Reuter’s, Albertsons and Sprouts are considering a merger. “…early stage discussions took place in recent weeks and involved a plan to take Sprouts private. Doing so would add the natural and organic foods-focused business to the Albertsons suite of supermarket brands, which includes Safeway, Vons and Shaw’s”. What? … Read more

Plastic and Pregnancy

One of the things we should all tackle is understanding the plastic issue especially plastic and pregnancy. WHAT PLASTIC ISSUE, CHEF? Well, when you buy canned vegetables, the lining is plastic. That plastic has chemicals, like BPA and phthalates. I DIDN’T REALIZE THAT CHEF! New Hope has brought to my attention today with a regular newsletter I … Read more

Hot Topic Sizzle: Organic Recalls

I get many emails and newsletter and today’s inbox brought me a very interesting information piece about Organic Recalls I would like to share with you. It comes from the Specialty Food News. It’s an ‘insider’ Newsletter for people in the Food Industry. Personally, I have always thought that because food isn’t purchased quickly and there’s … Read more

The Goal of The Chef Marian Blog

Today I was thinking about The Goal of The Chef Marian Blog. What have I accomplished since 2011….. and what have I done that has as many as 30,000 eyeballs on me (actually 60,000 to be accurate)! lol Having traveled the world for 3 years, eating in Michelin Star Restaurants, taking Food & Wine Classes … Read more

Hot Topic Sizzle: Cricket Bars on Planes

Have we gotten to that? Really? That Cricket Bars will start showing up on planes? That’s the word from NewHope360. They claim that “JetBlue recently announced a partnership with AccelFoods, an incubator for startup natural food companies, to provide snack boxes for hungry travelers on select flights. Included in the boxes will be …. EXO—makers … Read more