If you like to cook or eat,
we probably should meet!
Bringing you a letter I received from Ken Cook. I think the message is worth repeating. Happy Eating, Chef Marian A new bill has been introduced in Congress to “reform” our nation’s broken toxic chemicals policy. But the word reform means improvement. This bill is no stronger than the feeble law now on the books. … Read more
What if the hokey pokey is what it’s all about? lol I saw that magnet on a fridge the other day. And it set me to thinking….. (Danger Will Robinson, Danger)! I have spent a lifetime of adjusting to the things that are in this world, supporting others, fixing others, being sometimes happy, sometimes not… … Read more
A March Against Monsanto in San Diego? Yes. And No. It’s worldwide! lol This wasn’t my idea….. I didn’t think of it (wish I did)…. but it makes sense to share this blog and this information with everyone you know. I have been blogging about Monsanto forever…. telling you how they have genetically modified our food, … Read more
I received a message about a Farm Bill this morning from Ken Cook, President of the Environmental Working Group that is so important that I am going to pre-empt my regular blog to post it here. We need to do all we can, while it’s possible to make change. Happy Eating, Chef Marian ~ … Read more
For those of you unfamiliar with who Monsanto is and what’s going on with them…. please read articles about them on Chef Marian.com, and then feel free to google them. Monsanto… the folks that brought you Genetically Modified Food? At Mother’s Day Dinner last night someone commented that Monsanto’s President or CEO changes every two … Read more
Today was the day for the Decisive Action Workshop. I couldn’t decide… should I go? Shouldn’t I go? lol And I will say that for the second time, Yorum wow’d us, with a day of understanding on many levels. At his fingertips are what seems like an infinite number of exercises that will ‘reveal’ yourself … 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
Stay Sane ~ Control your Brain! Did I say that? Yes. Yes I did. And Why? Because the only thing you actually can control is what goes on between your own two ears! I spent years walking the serene grounds of The Golden Door in Escondido (<—–picture shot and cropped in Photoshop by Chef Marian), enjoying … Read more
Quinoa. It’s a plant based whole protein. And if you’re thinking about getting healthy? It’s time to make it part of your weekly food. I have always been amazed that people cook quinoa (pronounced kee nwah, not kwa-no-a) in water. What are you thinking? BUT IT SAYS TO COOK IT IN WATER, CHEF MARIAN! I … Read more
Self Development is something most of us are striving for…. because when you know better, you do better. In the last 6 months I have had the pleasure of being asked to attend a total of FOUR conferences that were either 4 or 5 days long each (at no charge). And we’re not talkin’ 9am-5am … Read more