If you like to cook or eat,
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It’s summertime and many people are traveling. If you are vegan or vegetarian, food is something important to know about before you go. That’s why I am sharing Vegan Travel in Portugal with you. I remember as I traveled the world for 3 years, I would be way too busy to do intense research on … Read more
I was so blown out this week when I realized that Coconut Water is NOT what you think it is. Very, very disappointing. One of the things I know for sure is I need to drink 8 – 12 full glasses of water every day. I also know that wine is dehydrating and Coconut Water is … Read more
I guess I should be talking about BBQ with Memorial Day Weekend ahead… but I would rather highlight an email I received today from the Environment Working Group. They have created a Sunscreen Hall of Shame. I mean, why are we working so hard to eat healthy, when at the same time we are using sunscreens … Read more
Today I was thinking about The Goal of The Chef Marian Blog. What have I accomplished since 2011….. and what have I done that has as many as 30,000 eyeballs on me (actually 60,000 to be accurate)! lol Having traveled the world for 3 years, eating in Michelin Star Restaurants, taking Food & Wine Classes … Read more
Well, some interesting things have happened in the last 24 hours. I have totally changed my focus on food. I’m eating more salad… and those fabulous strawberries that are totally in season and totally satisfying! And that really affects my review of Mia Francesca, Del Mar Heights. When you’re not letting the chef give you his … Read more
Now, my friend Michael is someone who is constantly experimenting with wine and came across some Shocking News about the French and Milk. Now I haven’t dug further, so I can’t say for sure….. but when I am told something from a reliable source who is big on the cutting edge of wine…. I feel … Read more
You are saying: I am reading labels. Now what? Right? I know how you feel. I can watch out of the words I can’t pronounce, watch out for msg, high sugar and salt content, high cholesterol products, but there’s way more to the game. And every day I learn the details of something new and … Read more
We’ve all heard this saying: Eat the Rainbow. It basically means ‘eat all different colors of fruits and vegetables’. But it wasn’t until my good friend and business associate Linda Anne Kahn, a member of the International Federation of Aromatherapists (IFA), CIDESCO International, North American Vodder Lymphatic Therapists (NAVALT), National American Holistic Aromatherapists (NAHA) and … Read more
The holidays are upon us…. again. Wow. A year went by really fast, didn’t it? So we have Easter Bread and a ‘healthier’ Matzoh Ball Soup, for holiday recipes today. But let’s face it! It’s all about the ‘carbs’. lol I thank one of the writers on food.com for providing this interesting idea for bread. Did … Read more
A Special Thank You to San Diego Woman Magazine who featured me … and re-posted one of my blogs! Have a read! Happy Eating, Chef Marian Informing, Entertaining, and Featuring the Women of San Diego San Diego Woman Magazine’s Expert Issue 2015 Cancer Fighting Foods! Written by Chef Marian Blogging at ChefMarian.com Over 300 blogs and … Read more