Culinary Advice Archives

Letter to a Culinary Graduate

July 15, 2016 by Chef Marian

I received a request from someone who has many friends that are recent Culinary School Graduates, that no one will hire. Here’s my bit of advice in my Letter to a Culinary Graduate, that I am happy to share with you. Feel free to share this with the struggling chefs or home cooks that you … Read more

Valentine’s Chocolates!

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Restaurant Review: Mia Francesca Del Mar Heights

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Nozomi 2 Sushi & BBQ shares Sushi Secrets with Chef Marian

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Time to stand up for GMO Labeling!

I always talk about this…. how recently it seems that we are reading that most breadcrumbs are back into... (More)

Restaurant Review: Croce’s Park West

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The Plot, Oceanside Sourdough Making Class

We go through the process of learning how to make bread. The crew really backs the teacher up. The... (More)

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