The Me Too Movement

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

Holiday Gifts from Chef Marian!

It’s that time of the year again, so here are some Holiday Gifts from Chef Marian! I am trying to think what I can do for you, how I might be able to support you in the kitchen, with nutrition and intuition. In years past, I talked about cravings. That link to that blog will … Read more

Top 12 Ways to Eat Vegan in San Diego 2016

Today I want to share with you the Top 12 Ways to Eat Vegan in San Diego 2016. I put the year because you never know what will hold up over time. The restaurant business is tough. Some go in. Some go out.  There are so many choices open to you at any and every … Read more

8th Annual Stars of Cabernet hits San Diego

This is a review of the 8th Annual Stars of Cabernet at the Fairmont Grand Hotel. It took place here in San Diego on November 9, 2016. Our title is 8th Annual Stars of Cabernet hits San Diego because that’s just what they did. They hit it right out of the park, with this 8th Annual … Read more

Global Gratitude Food Festival

Today was the Global Gratitude Food Festival in Point Loma (San Diego). The focus was on Vegan Fun, with food and drinks for everyone. Can you imagine how people can design fruits and veggies to be a piece of artwork? That’s what I see here. That’s why I changed the shot into a watercolor in Photoshop. … Read more

San Diego Foodies goes to The Marine Room

San Diego Foodies got to enjoy Restaurant Week at The Marine Room. And a big thank you goes out to Chef Bernard who came back to the table over and over to answer questions about recipes and the food. There were 6 people… and here’s what they ate: Salmon, shrimp & dessert! Didn’t get pix … Read more

Hot topic Sizzle: Possible wage increase!

The Hot Topic Sizzle is: Possible wage increase for minimum wage earners like ……. Waiters? Waitresses? How ’bout those Dishwashers? But actually there was an article in the paper last week talking about an increase for all, no matter if you’re in the food industry or not. Since I am in the food industry, I started to think of … Read more

Very special Sta. Rita Hills Winegrowers Alliance Wine & Food Event

My friend and business associate, Author & World Traveler Elaine J. Masters covered a very special Sta. Rita Hills Winegrowers Alliance Wine & Food Event for me this past Sunday. (I would have been there but the flu got me yet another time)! If you missed it, like me? No worries! It’s a traveling road … Read more

Wonderful Wine Tasting & BBQ features Sta. Rita Hills Winegrowers Alliance

My friend and business associate, Author & World Traveler Elaine J. Masters covered a very special Sta. Rita Hills Winegrowers Alliance Wine & Food Event for me this past Sunday. (I would have been there but the flu got me yet another time)! If you missed it, like me? No worries! It’s a traveling road show. Here’s … Read more

Testimonials

Not that you need them, but here are a couple of testimonials from people I’ve worked with, people who know me. Happy Eating, Chef Marian I don’t like to cook nor do I have time to cook. I recommend Chef Marian to you, a neighbor of mine. I have been using her as my personal … Read more