November top of mind for most of us is: Feeding People over the Holidays. Unexpected guests and yummy leftovers can easily happen by adding simple things like more bread to stuffing, more sweet potatoes to sweet potato pie. You will find yourself cooking for not the 12 coming, but the imaginary 24, giving you a chance … Read more
What do you crave this holiday season? This time of year brings up all kinds of stuff. That’s why I am addressing your Cravings, to see if we can get you through this season without gaining 10-15 pounds. (By the way, that’s the average amount people gain from Thanksgiving to New Years). So, who is … Read more
Last minute we all look around to see what spice we can add, or how to prepare something a little more special. That’s why I am giving you the Chef Marian Thanksgiving Vegan Feasts. I have been blogging at the holidays for years (over 400 blogs listed bottom right of main page). So here’s a … Read more
Hope it is not too late for you to realize you don’t need chemicals and food coloring to have a Happy Healthy Easter. It’s amazing but true. Over the years I have written many Easter blogs, sometimes combined with Passover blogs when the timing was right. And I think it’s been pretty much all said. … Read more
How was Turkey Day for you? We had a Vegan Feast! The mug behind the plate has a really good vegetable soup that cooked all day with a ‘Bouquet Garni’ (just the right herbs in a sack for soup). There’s roasted garlic behind the water, or what was left of it. PH Balanced Water. Tofurkey, … Read more
The holidays are upon us…. again. Wow. A year went by really fast, didn’t it? So we have Easter Bread and a ‘healthier’ Matzoh Ball Soup, for holiday recipes today. But let’s face it! It’s all about the ‘carbs’. lol I thank one of the writers on food.com for providing this interesting idea for bread. Did … Read more
While we’re still in the season, while we still have time to drive around with Christmas music potted all the way up and look at lights, while we still are smiling when someone cuts us off, let me just say this: Happy Holidays and have an abundant New Year! I really love this time of year…. … Read more
Well, we all know about leftovers. But my leftover were pretty bizarre this year. So here’s a Pizza Recipe you can do any day of the week, leftovers or not! This is a variation of a brilliant pizza I ate at Whole Foods in La Jolla last week. If it suits you feel free to … Read more
We all go through mistakes. A mistake is an opportunity to learn or create, right? YES CHEF! Well, here’s my latest Vegan Dilemma! I had bought vegan marshmallows at Whole Foods days before going to this past Sunday’s Vegan Event. I did my happy dance, since last year we were stuck with marshmallow creme that did … Read more
I know you are not eating genetically modified corn….. are you? NO CHEF! Good. I knew I could count on you to put your foot down and just say no to Monsanto! I was surprised. Ralph’s and Von’s have an organic section, but I actually had to go to Jimbo’s to get some good corn … Read more
