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The number one ingredient in Thai Food is?

March 4, 2015 by Chef Marian

I am sure you will say things like kefir leaf, or something exotic but the Number One ingredient in Thai Food is actually sugar. HOW DO YOU KNOW THIS CHEF? Well, when I traveled the world for three years, I stayed 40 days in Bangkok. And during that time I spent half a day at … Read more

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Categories Healthy Eating Tags Chef Marian, Disease, Inflammation, Pad Thai, Sugar, Thai Food

Halloween… we’re over it!

October 24, 2026November 1, 2013 by Chef Marian

I was shopping in the store the day before Halloween with my 27 year old son and he tried to tell me that I needed to spend $10 or more on candy for the kids in the neighborhood. Well, first off, I live in a building. No one Trick or Treats in a building. But … Read more

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Categories Rants Tags Chef Marian, Disease, Halloween, Inflammation, Sugar

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