Dora Archives - Chef Marian

Restaurant Review for Dora, La Jolla

May 25, 2026 by Chef Marian

Laurie enjoys her ravioli while I indulge in the Chicken dish, which is so well prepared, so moist, so delicious that I am forgetting how rude our waitress is.

Organic too expensive? Not if it’s your own garden. Enter Echo Eden!

Organic too expensive? Not if it’s your own garden. And if you shop smart…. you could actually buy organic... (More)

Fun in San Diego/North County this month

I was in the mood for comfort food. What better place to go than a 'tavern'. Don't get your... (More)

Depression is an Allergic Reaction to Inflammation

Here’s a great article that claims Depression is an Allergic Reaction to Inflammation. For the last 3 years, I’ve... (More)

Sustainability

In the food world, the word is Sustainability. People in the industry like The Food Insider Journal are taking... (More)

The ‘dish’ on Pasta

Yum. Doesn’t that look good? I woke up the morning realizing it’s not what you think. So, I thought I’d... (More)

Do NOT eat Townsend Farms Organic Antioxidant Blend of frozen berries sold through Costco stores

I intended to blog about water today, but friend and fellow healthy Chef Freddi Pakier sent me this info... (More)

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