If you like to cook or eat,
we probably should meet!
This is a review of the 8th Annual Stars of Cabernet at the Fairmont Grand Hotel. It took place here in San Diego on November 9, 2016. Our title is 8th Annual Stars of Cabernet hits San Diego because that’s just what they did. They hit it right out of the park, with this 8th Annual … Read more
Yesterday was my last day this summer to do my Del Mar Fairgrounds Cooking Class. This time, it was “Cancer Fighting Foods”. I created a fun game at The Fair yesterday. I asked you (audience members) questions just to see how much you know about Cancer Fighting Foods, giving you ideas of what to cook … Read more
I am dedicating this blog to my experience Sunday when I was on stage at the Del Mar Fairgrounds for the Chef Marian Cooking Class. I teach a free Food & Nutrition Class as many as 4 times every summer going into my 4th year and I am always pleased, always amazed at who turns out. … Read more
Today I was thinking about The Goal of The Chef Marian Blog. What have I accomplished since 2011….. and what have I done that has as many as 30,000 eyeballs on me (actually 60,000 to be accurate)! lol Having traveled the world for 3 years, eating in Michelin Star Restaurants, taking Food & Wine Classes … Read more
San Diego Foodies got to enjoy Restaurant Week at The Marine Room. And a big thank you goes out to Chef Bernard who came back to the table over and over to answer questions about recipes and the food. There were 6 people… and here’s what they ate: Salmon, shrimp & dessert! Didn’t get pix … Read more
Every week, starting this week, I will give you some footage from the Del Mar Fairgrounds this summer. I do Cooking Classes on an outdoor stage 4 times every summer (not selling a product – just me giving you what I know about Food and Nutrition), but this year? I bumped it up a notch by featuring other chefs, home … Read more
Well, this past Tuesday was my last day at The Fair, teaching healthy cooking on stage. Videos will be on the Chef Marian YouTube Channel. In the meantime, enjoy a ‘taste’ of last years’ show. We were very lucky this year to have Craig Vollgraff, from Majestic Video Productions shoot all four shows. So there … Read more
20 people came out for a San Diego Foodies/Travel Well Meetup at Capetown, on Miramar Road in San Diego. And what a great night out that was! I met with Chef Graham, to put together a great ‘tasting’ plate. We got to sample all kinds of food. And the interesting thing is: South Africa attracts … Read more
A bunch of us met up around 4pm today, to go to an ‘event’ at Stone Brewery. It was a San Diego Foodies and other meetups I either run or assist in running. Nice group of people! Did I mention that we’ve got 391 members and we would like to hit 400 this month? Live … Read more
Hey! Don’t forget! Restaurant Week is coming up! Sign onto San Diego Foodies and join in the fun! We’ve been given private rooms, wine rooms, and special perks from Restaurants like Searsucker, Nobu, Oceanaire, Vintana and Sbicca! This is our THIRD year in the running bringing you great choices for Restaurant Week! And our 3rd … Read more