I will not eat sugar. I will not eat sugar. Yeah. Right. I don’t know what’s happening to me this holiday. It’s like people just put peanut brittle in front of my nose and in a minute or two, I’m eating it! Three bite rule? Out the window. And I finally figured it out today. … Read more
I get hundreds of emails in my Holiday ‘In’ Box daily and I am starting to worry. Are Chef’s getting Crazier? Or is it just me? Hey! Don’t say it’s me! I know it’s not me! lol Today’s ‘in’ box has a recipe for a Chicory Salad with pickled quince and pomegranate. Can you please … Read more
Hey! We’re half way thru the holidays! Chef Marian here… with a special ‘shout out’ to you, my favorite foodie: Happy Holidays from Your Personal Instructor, Chef Marian! The only thing I can think to give you is …. my coaching, my cooking classes, my cookbooks and the joy of knowing how you are going … Read more
Ya know, I enjoy having people ask me questions and tell me their safe practices in the kitchen. How they keep their food ‘safe’? I was listening to a young man the other night who said his father always told him to have his food cool down before putting it in the fridge. Something about … Read more
Link from GMO’s to Gluten Intolerance? No surprise. Just before Thanksgiving, an article came out from the Institute for Responsible Technology, routed to me through Specialty Food News, since I own a candy company and walk the Fancy Food Shows to find new vendors, once or twice a year. YOU OWN A CANDY COMPANY CHEF? … Read more
Shape Magazine is a very cool place to get interesting, informative articles. I have been concentrating on taking sugar and things that turn to sugar like pasta and bread, out of my diet. The only, I mean only way I have been able to make this shift is to truly understand that sugar = inflamation. Inflamation … Read more
Well, it seems like Gluten Free is going mainstream! Candygram.com is now offering, in addition to what their customers have obviously asked for, (junk, junk and more junk) Organic Chocolate, Organic Coconut Oil and Gluten Free Cookies. But these are not just Gluten Free Cookies. They’re from the people who make Kendall Jackson Wine! A … Read more
There are so many people that are afraid of eating raw fish, but there may be an answer. San Diego’s Sushi apparently has the new and improved Harney Sushi! Nate Hindman and Joe Epstein did not give Chef Marian a written invitation, when they decided to go on the road and explore food across America … Read more
Now I don’t usually re-post people’s posts, but Chef Michael does such an incredible job at True Foods (remember that restaurant is connected to my favorite healthy person to read, Andrew Weil) that I’m gonna give it to ya just the same! Oh wait! It doesn’t fit onto my blog page….. shooot. Well let’s talk … Read more
Let’s face it. Healthy or not, sometimes you just want a Taco. It’s quick. It’s easy. And if you do it right, it’s nutritious! Even if you’re sayin’: Where’s the beef? So there are things you can do. First, get grass fed beef. I like Angus. Trader Joe’s sells it in a small portion. And … Read more