As I was watching a show focusing on Cheese Mongers….. each trying to win for who has the best cheese, I was realizing how addicted some of the world is to cheese. That created in my head this blog: Cheese – Your biggest addiction? I mean, this millennial was talking about his childhood saying that while … Read more
Our topic today is: New Organic Standards and what organic farmers are contemplating behind closed doors. The Associated Press prohibits you (me) from sharing their info or re-publishing what they say, so rather than violate any of their rules, I am going to tell you about a story that came my way today, because I … Read more
What is Chef Marian doing on St. Patrick’s Day? Drinking Green Beer of course! Green die in clothing was connected to arsenic and could kill you just by wearing a green dress (in earlier years). With that in mind, (and after the fact of course) I decided to dig in, and see if I am … Read more
Vegetables are filled with fiber and fiber is great for your system. When everything moves along (so to speak) your body is processing your food, not storing it. There’s got to be an easier way to eat better so I’m blogging How to get more vegetables on your plate. Here are 3 very simple tricks … Read more
I was reading an email sent to me by Eater by Whitney Filloon today about The Me Too Movement in the Restaurant Industry. And it occurred to me that women not being taken seriously and therefore becoming objects instead of breathing, thinking, feeling human beings brings me back to John Lennon who wrote “Woman is the Nigger of … Read more
I was reading a blog I got from New Hope and thought it might be fun to share Eating Habits in America 2018. They concentrate more on ‘trends’. I am more interested in telling you about the research they share and exploring how, as one of the many food leaders, we can get you into … Read more
As both a person and The Brand of Chef Marian, people in and out of the industry reach out to me on a regular basis. This particular week, I thought I would share what industry insiders are saying about YOU! I’m talking about you, the restaurant customer. What to do with a cranky, impatient customer…. hmmmmm….. To … Read more
The Boston Herald is talking about tasty trends for the New Year, so here in San Diego I thought I would join in the fun and steer you in the right direction at the same time! In talking about their local trends here’s what they say about what we’ve been doing for years: On-site gardening. … Read more
I have heard that rice (if cooked with Coconut Oil) and saved in the fridge overnight makes the rice have fewer calories. That was a stretch for me. But then I started thinking: How come one week people are saying coconut oil is good for you, the next you hear it’s bad for you. My … Read more
We have some pretty fabulous information provided to us via the web, about how to Stay Plant-Based and Eat Out! Plant Pure Communities gives you the inside ‘poop’ on how to eat healthy at some of the chain restaurants in America. And what they are pretty much saying is for you to get something that says Vegetable … Read more