If you like to cook or eat,
we probably should meet!
Halloween is certainly a ‘some is good, more is better’ kind of holiday. So I say: It’s time talk about sugar…. I probably should say It’s time to talk about sugar…. again! You’ve still got bags and bags of candy at the house from the kids and you don’t know how to make it all … Read more
I was on a website when someone asked me: How do I travel as someone who is vegan? Here’s my answer …….. with this blog called: Vegans Eating Out. I do several things: I bring a cooler with me in the car I bring snacks in my purse or bag I remember that vegetables are … Read more
I have spent a lifetime teaching people how to use a damp paper towels to polish off the dirt on mushrooms because it’s not a good idea to wet them down. So when I read something on Bon Apetit that said mushrooms are jam filled with water when you purchase them, I was happy for that confirmation. … Read more
Here are some Cheap and Fast Recipes or ideas for recipes that you learn in my Sous Chef Certification Class, along with some knife skills and Chef Tips. Plant based or Pork Egg rolls Lemon Broccoli Plant Powered Salad Iceberg with Pine Nuts and Dates (for the younger crowd that hates Romaine) Garlic Hoison Baked … Read more
Cause I’m Happy…. Happy…. A Happy Kids Cooking Class gets even happier one on one! Mom Carol gave her son Andrew a private Chef Marian Cooking Class today. We took this picture and she turned to me and said: “You are fun”! Well that’s about the best compliment I could ask for. That and at … Read more
As someone in the food industry, I am forever receiving emails from people asking me to use their product. And one of the most difficult things to do is pick the best olive oil. I’ve tried oils from Spain, oils from Napa and oils from right here in San Diego. And I just keep … Read more
You know, this slice of New York Pizza looked so good that I almost put it in as the size of the entire page, just to tantalize you! lol Now, we could say it’s a NY Pizza because a New Yorker (me) made it …. and not only did I take decades ‘perfecting’ this … Read more
Quack, quack! It’s Vegetable edible art! How’s that for fun? lol You’ll see something like this at a hotel. But why can’t we just have fun with our food when we are entertaining at home? There’s no excuses these days. You can find it on YouTube! Or how about biodegradable bowls made from carrots, peppers, beet … Read more
Moist juicy chicken. Mmmm Doesn’t that sound good? NOT IF YOU ARE VEGAN CHEF! No worries. I’m taking care of everyone! I’m at the fair this Thursday and the following Tuesday teaching nothing but vegan and vegetarian meals. Even if you do Meatless Monday’s, these are the shows to come out for. 2pm. The Family … Read more
We’re talkin’ about Crock Pot Chicken Soup today. Listen up! You’re home. You’ve got the flu. You’re feelin’ yourself droop? Call a friend to get you groceries, cause you’re makin’ some Crock Pot Chicken Soup! lol YOU’RE SILLY CHEF! Thank you. I know. I live to be silly! So, not only do you get to lay in … Read more