Holiday Changes and Cheer!
I’m working towards building a People’s movement, a Foodies movement where we lean more towards anti-inflammatory foods.
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Table for Four ~ Catania, La Jolla
I must say there has not been even one time that I’ve brought people to Catania without each and every one of us walking away totally satisfied. That’s because all the pasta’s are handmade. The pizza is from a woodfired stove (2 of us took pizzas home). And the food is as carefully plated and created with love.
Read MoreJacques Pepin Celebrates 90th Birthday!
But today I want to talk about Jacques Pepin’s purpose, because we have that in common. I am building “No Face Goes Un Fed” to end hunger in San Diego. It will support people out of work with skills and placement. And we will support all the non profits I have worked at in San Diego, that have lost their government funding.
Jacques has a foundation with similar values and there is joy and hope to be found in contributing.
Read MoreTable of 8, Jeune et Jolie, Carlsbad Restaurant Review
And the Lapin (Thompson Heritage Ranch rabbit) with a potato foam, cherry and more is next. Laurie says: “The Rabbit is really good, it’s surprising. I’ve never had Rabbit before.”
But the real winner of the entire evening is the Gnudi. It’s a ricotta mimolette, with asparagus, carrot and lavender.
Patsy says the dumpling is her favorite dish, the little touches and micro flowers, Very artistic. I love all that. Very artistic.”
Read MoreLocally Sourced Top Quality Produce at San Diego Restaurants Part 2
Most people go to Prk 101, Carlsbad because of the ambiance. It’s a really casual fun place to eat! The roof top lounge is unique for North County. When you read up on them, you find out their delicious bbq is locally sourced from nearby farms. Might be a fun meetup!
Read MoreLocally Sourced Top Quality Produce at San Diego Restaurants
Everywhere we look these days, we are finding restaurants and even food brands using locally sourced ingredients within 50 miles or less to promote sustainability and fresher flavors. There are urban farms popping up in your neighborhood and rooftop garden is gaining popularity.
Read MoreA Great Night Out: Diamond Palace then Alton Brown on stage
s for me? Alton Brown is just today’s Bill Nye, the science guy but with food. And I will say this: He did an amazingly witty, funny, engaging show, so creative, pulling up people onstage to participate, which made it all the more funny, because we were picturing what if it was us, on stage! lol
Read MoreChef Marian Kitchen Confident joins the Redfin Blog!
t’s all about legacy for me. Passing on what I know, that helps people use baby steps to make actionable, predictable changes in their lifestyle and even the people around them, eating their food. Insta and FB has me, (and even YouTube and Pinterest) as Chef Marian Kitchen Confident, a brand I am building. It’s been created to fund my passion project “No Face Goes Un Fed” to end hunger in San Diego, then franchise it nationwide.
Read MoreWhy join the Chef Marian Kitchen Confident Community?
The one thing that I can offer you beyond a recipe or the concept of creating your own recipe, is Wisdom. Three decades of reading Cookbooks, watching other chefs, meeting and working with celebrity and local chefs, and Michelin Star Chefs Worldwide, is doing research to bring you answers that you’re looking for. I just love to create Restaurant Reviews and scour the city and beyond, to find great restaurants to promote.
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Your membership helps feed those in need through No Face Goes Unfed, bringing hope to San Diego and then nationwide.
