Happy 4th of July Foodies! There are some very simple rules or shifts in the way you think…. that you can follow today, that will make all the difference in the weight you gain. Ok. Just be honest. You’re NOT going to skip the mac and slaw, the burgers, ribs, fries, chips, dips, shmips….. And … Read more
Well, if you’re really nuts, you may think you are able to to grow disease in an Alkaline Body. lol But that’s not true. Some men I know think things that aren’t true. You know the type…..? They’re legends ………. in their own minds? heheheeheee. You remember Napoleon right? lol COME ON, CHEF MARIAN. WE’RE WONDERING … Read more
I don’t know why but I just don’t like feeling pressured to drink water. Wahhh! STOP BEING A BABY CHEF MARIAN. Ok. I’ll stop. But I say this to let you know I’ve found a trick. If I drink 2 glasses before each meal, it fills me… plus I’ve taken care of 6 of the … Read more
I intended to blog about water today, but friend and fellow healthy Chef Freddi Pakier sent me this info that I think is important enough to post here instead, because this item is sold at Costco, which means it may be you that has this in your freezer. Happy Eating, Chef Marian Health Alert: … Read more
Salad. It’s something we’ve been told to eat. But usually when we think of salad, we either think of something soaking in dressing or mayo of some kind, and we sort of know the benefits… but not really, right? RIGHT CHEF MARIAN! Well, today I am going to edjamacate you and give you my ‘take’. … Read more
I was talking to a friend and this came up: Do Expiration Dates really matter? At first I thought…. well, yeeeaah. They’re put on there for a reason. But after a moment or two, I thought about the expired ricotta cheese I once smelled then ate, and didn’t die. So I thought I would do … Read more
Today I am bringing you an ‘Ode to Kale’. Occasionally, I have ‘guest bloggers’. These are chefs and nutritionists that have something more to offer. Today is no exception. Not only will I be cooking on stage at The Del Mar Fairgrounds this summer with Chef Marissa, but I have also come to know her … Read more
Salads…… we certainly can experiment no? YES CHEF MARIAN! WE’RE HERE WITH YOU! Good. Cause that’s just what I did yesterday. Had to go to a meeting lunchtime, and had a few people bring ‘parts’ of an unexpectedly delicious experiment I want to share with you. So I grabbed a bunch of ‘stuff’ to take … Read more
Don’t believe everything you read…. not even everything I say. Take a moment, think about it, do some research and draw your own conclusions. I would like to believe. Really…. I would. But a magazine that seems to be ‘safe and sane’….. isn’t necessarily promoting the right things for your body! Eating Well Magazine says: … Read more
Organic too expensive? Not if it’s your own garden. And if you shop smart…. you could actually buy organic and save money! What people don’t seem to realize is: if you buy only what you need… the way people do in Europe… you won’t be spending …. You’ll be saving! Count what you trash at … Read more
