If you like to cook or eat,
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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
This Ricotta Cheese Blog is dedicated as a Mother’s Day Present to our dear friend Linda, who loves this blog and gets her best tips from me! Thank you Linda! She is wondering how she can incorporate Ricotta Cheese into breakfast and desserts. First from Simply Recipes I bring you Zucchini Ricotta Frittata Just click … Read more
How was your yesterday? I found myself recovering from a very bad cold that left me with a residual cough. Cinco de Mayo was here, and I really didn’t feel like going out. Very unusual for Chef Marian, no? YES! VERY UNUSUAL, CHEF MARIAN! And with all the label reading, seeing that most refried beans … 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
What about leftovers? Did you know that some people think my leftovers are better than the original meal? And I don’t make it ‘better’ by deep frying it, slathering it in mayo or butter. I make it healthy and keep it healthy. And I add yummy fresh side options…. as part of my ‘trick’. Would you like … Read more
The Libertarian Party asks for you write in ballot for Kaiden Degas if you’re in the 80th District. Now, I hardly ever go ‘religious or political’ on you…. because I’m not aggressively for or opposed to anything unless we’re talking about food, wine and healthy eating. I only try to control the things I can… lol … Read more
Veggies in the Spring (sung to These are a few of my favorite things) When the veggies Squash When the Brussel… Sprouts, When I’m feeling sad I simply remember my favorite things And then I don’t feel sooo bad! CHEF MARIAN! THIS IS NOT A PLAY! CERTAINLY NOT A MUSICAL. WHAT ABOUT ALL THESE VEGGIES? … Read more
We all know the saying: “An apple a day keeps the doctor away”…. And to that end I will say that for the last 6 months, almost every time I am in between meals, I grab for an apple…. and I find it to be sweet and satisfying. And with talking myself into that, lol … Read more