One of the things that has always amazed me is how people in the food industry seem to know Food Tricks. As a chef who traveled the world, cooking in kitchens and being trained at Michelin Star Restaurants, there are so many things I have personally picked up. For example, let’s say you over salt … Read more
Some people like to savor over a relaxing cup of tea or coffee. Others garden. Some read a good book. I realized today that I record 5 days of Jacques Pépin on PBS and Saturday mornings, stay in bed with Composition Book in hand, to see what little nuggets of gold I can get from him. … Read more
As Chef Marian, a person who blogs every day or every couple of days at least (depending on how busy I am), I have been asked more questions I don’t know the answers to. And that’s really fine in my world because I love that because it gives me an opportunity to do some research … Read more
The Headline reads: Chef Marian Partners with Access Inc. to make kids 16-21 more self sufficient! But it’s way more than that, to me. Access is a leader in community service and I have been lucky enough to connect with them through my good friend Art Kaliel and teach children ages 16-21 how to enjoy … Read more
So this week, we’re hanging out with my friend Michael and learning all about Apples, Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Lemons and Oranges. What’s there to know? I thought…. “not much” (myself). Well, think again! I mean, wouldn’t it be great if we could actually know how to pick a good, sweet, melon for example. But better than … Read more
Aaawwww……C’mon! You know it’s cute… Fruits and wetcha ta bulls? Not great for my SEO ratings, but what the hay! I write like I think and don’t want anything to get in the way of being authentic. And you wanna hear this? (sure you do)….. 6 months of trying my ‘in house’ Internet which is … Read more
What about taking a road trip? But you’re young and on a tight budget? Doesn’t stop you from going? But you’re smart enough to ask Chef Marian about Traveling Food! There’s so many options it would blow your mind. But if I were you I would cook fresh daily… make enough for just a couple … Read more
So, last night we decided to put together appetizers and pair that with wine. Nice light dinner, then a movie in front of a rip roaring fireplace. One of the things I decided to do was take my original polenta and add parmesan/gouda/sun dried tomato (as a coating). Mmmmm. So here we are … Read more
It’s been a wonderful ‘trip’ so far …. talking with you about things I know having to do with food, wine, events I have created, recipes…. and I have really enjoyed having a place to ‘rant’! Many viewers come here from San Diego Foodies, Encinitas Chop and Sip and Encinitas Chess Club (believe it or … Read more
I would say the MOST AMAZING thing about the cooking classes I do…. the most AMAZING thing about the Food & Wine Tasting Dinners are: WE ALWAYS ATTRACT NICE PEOPLE. Whoot? Is it that Foodies are nicer than most people? Smarter than most? Happier than most? More interesting than most? Well, Yes. Yes. That’s what … Read more