What Plastic Manufacturers are hiding from you…. from Chef Marian!

We all know about plastic, right? It’s not a good idea for a variety of reasons. But have you ever considered this? Just like teflon when heated or scratched? Particles creep into your food. Do you use plastic to store leftovers? YES CHEF! And they’ve told you that it’s ‘safe’ to wash them in the … Read more

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Dr. Weil at The Natural Food Show – Part Deux

I have been to many food shows… New foods, new products… healthy not healthy, (as in The Fancy Food Show in San Francisco). But yesterdays’ keynote speaker, Dr. Andrew Weil at The Natural Food Show in Anaheim California still sits with me as I scramble to remember everything he said. As I sat in my seat, … Read more

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Heartburn. What those pills can do for you, or should I say TO you! From Chef Marian!

I just love to bring you the latest chatter on the web and tv. I’m like a nutrition gossip! But I do my homework, so gossip is the place I start. Especially when it seems to be a ‘find’ or makes sense! Or better yet? Any time I hear something that explains something I really … Read more

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Franken Wheat….. Whether you’re gluten free or not, wheat just ain’t what it used to be!

Ya know, every so often I catch Dr. Oz and his show. This past week his guest, Dr. Davis, author of the Wheat Belly was talking about Franken Wheat….. what wheat looks like today, as compared to the past, now stripped of most of its’ value. I always thought it whole wheat was the ‘thing’ … Read more

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Ignore some of what you get in your Holiday ‘In’ Box!

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

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