Snackables to stay healthier with? Sounds like a contradiction of terms, right? Well, this isn’t the first time I’ve tried combinations. But this time, I think I’ve hit on a really good one that you may want to try. It’s a combination of sugar and no sugar … and the good word is? It’s all … Read more
Here’s a great article that claims Depression is an Allergic Reaction to Inflammation. For the last 3 years, I’ve been talking about how sugar equals inflammation. And when I say sugar, I’m talking about all forms of sugar and things that turn to sugar in your system like pasta and bread. And so if you … Read more
We are coming up on our last speaking engagement/cooking show for this summer at The Del Mar Fairgrounds this Thursday 2pm and I hope you will join us for this very special event. It’s fun! It’s interesting! And as usual, I have a guest Chef. This time it’s Vegan Pastry Chef Liz Gary on stage … Read more
Every So often, the newswoman in me grabs a story that’s worth becoming part of our Hot Topic Sizzle. But before I start…. a little self promotion is in order. If you notice the picture to the left talks about ‘Cancer Fighting Foods’. Remember last year I was on stage at the Fairgrounds 4 times? Well … Read more
It’s summertime and many people are traveling. If you are vegan or vegetarian, food is something important to know about before you go. That’s why I am sharing Vegan Travel in Portugal with you. I remember as I traveled the world for 3 years, I would be way too busy to do intense research on … Read more
You are saying: I am reading labels. Now what? Right? I know how you feel. I can watch out of the words I can’t pronounce, watch out for msg, high sugar and salt content, high cholesterol products, but there’s way more to the game. And every day I learn the details of something new and … Read more
A Special Thank You to San Diego Woman Magazine who featured me … and re-posted one of my blogs! Have a read! Happy Eating, Chef Marian Informing, Entertaining, and Featuring the Women of San Diego San Diego Woman Magazine’s Expert Issue 2015 Cancer Fighting Foods! Written by Chef Marian Blogging at ChefMarian.com Over 300 blogs and … Read more
Meaty Vegetables. What you do think about when I say that? A Mushroom Burger? YES CHEF! I say squash….. and apparently people in New York agree with me! The New York Daily News is jumping on this bandwagon, with their recent article about how restaurant owners are making changes in their menus: “Beet, cauliflower, cabbage … Read more
I am sure you will say things like kefir leaf, or something exotic but the Number One ingredient in Thai Food is actually sugar. HOW DO YOU KNOW THIS CHEF? Well, when I traveled the world for three years, I stayed 40 days in Bangkok. And during that time I spent half a day at … Read more
Do you think you know General Mills? Well, trust me. You don’t. The latest and greatest large companies are buying up smaller companies, and leaving the brand, without hooking that train to their wagon. You don’t know that Annies is owned by General Mills, right? RIGHT CHEF! One of the emails I just received (and yes, … Read more