Conflicting Nutrition Information?

The New Hope Network spawns the following question this morning: Conflicting Nutrition Information? How is that affecting us? Are we absorbing it, ignoring it or just throwing up our hands in confusion? Well, I am someone who is constantly, consistently researching the new ‘facts’ that come out daily about food and its’ nutritional value. I can … Read more

Vegan Green Bean Casserole

What items do we substitute to turn that traditional Green Bean Casserole into a Vegan Green Bean Casserole? I say the key is: LOVE. But ingredient wise, I think the two most important items are Arrowroot and Coconut Creamer. These are great vegan substitutes to thicken up and make YUM the liquid that creates a … Read more

Is Maple Syrup that different from Pancake Syrup?

  Do we know the difference between pancake syrup and Maple Syrup? Geez, after all this time, I hope so. All those brand named Pancake Syrups have High Fructose Corn Syrup. And while there are differing opinions – with some saying studies show High Fructose makes people obese, we  have to recognize other people saying … Read more

Anyone need a ‘sure fire’ way to make Pork Ribs this Memorial Day?

2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 2 pounds pork short spareribs You marinade the ribs overnight. If you have a FoodSaver, sucking the air out of the bag and spreading the meat … Read more

Sunday’s Cooking Class? We rocked the casbah… we rocked the casbah! lol

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

STAND UP FOR REAL FOOD….. and SEABREEZE ORGANIC FARM~

Worldwide, obesity has more than doubled since 1980. For the first time in history, being overweight is killing more people than being underweight, and at least 2.8 million adults around the world die each year as a result of being overweight or obese. This has to change, and it’s down to us. We need to get … Read more

Another Filmed Foodie Event!

Well, if you missed it, you missed it. Chef Jason and Chef Marian talking about Union Kitchen & Tap, and his background and love for food. In the next week I will have more information on the ChefMarian.com blog, more pictures, more details. We had members of San Diego Foodies and members of Encinitas Chop … Read more