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Table of 3, Mia’s, Solana Beach

January 5, 2026 by Chef Marian

I did not expect to like the Ceviche. My friends at the table say I like it because it’s because it’s so fresh. Lisa says: “I like the Ceviche too. It has a kick to it” On second thought she adds: “I actually like everything we are eating”.

Table of Four, The Plot, Oceanside

Their Chronic Roll Sushi is ah-mazing. We are all enjoying it. "It's a lions mane mushroom sushi. "It's seasoned... (More)

Valentine’s Chocolates!

Here's some Chef's Tips, beyond this recipe: I would use Droste Dutch Cocoa Powder (on Amazon). It is really... (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... (More)

Bay Scallops With Polenta and Wild Mushrooms

Here is a Polenta, Mushroom, Breadcrumbs with Bay Scallops dish, but I just can’t follow a recipe, so I... (More)

Egg without bread? How to trick yourself – from Chef Marian

I will tell you, right here and now that one of my biggest battles is bread. Egg without bread?... (More)

UCSD Class: Fermenting vs. Pickling

I loved teaching at UCSD this past Friday and thanks to all of the resident doctors who attended and... (More)

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