If you like to cook or eat,
we probably should meet!
I have attended the Decisive Action Workshop and found it beneficial so I am passing this next opportunity on to you. They use tools in the form of questions and role play to figure out exactly what your values are, what your goals are to help steer you into confidence and success. If this is … Read more
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
So, last night we decided to put together appetizers and pair that with wine. Nice light dinner, then a movie in front of a rip roaring fireplace. One of the things I decided to do was take my original polenta and add parmesan/gouda/sun dried tomato (as a coating). Mmmmm. So here we are … Read more
In today’s world, it certainly is great to run across new friends that have brilliant ideas! So is the case with my new friend Laura. First off, she’s a New Yorker. So we know that brain is ENGAGED for sure! Secondly, what a … Read more
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
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
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
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
Every time I turn around…. it’s a NEW EVENT. This Sunday I am doing a Cooking Class in Encinitas. But it’s not ME that cooks. IT’S YOU! All you have to do is go to a website, introduce yourself and rsvp to an event on meetup.com/sandiegofoodies. Once you’ve rsvp’d, I will call and talk … Read more
Exhausted. Something had been coming on and as I tried to cure it homeopathically I realized TOO MUCH unsugared cranberry juice can be BAD…. (not a good visual)…..(write me if you really need to hear about it at mm@chefmarian.com). Yes. Chef Marian was NOT ‘feelin’ it last night, but dragged herself downtown to support ElderHelp, a … Read more