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Making Pizza? What could go wrong?

July 23, 2025 by Chef Marian

And that’s how you solve problems with cooking. If it first you do not succeed ….. That’s probably the thread through my entire life.

So I kept at it over and over and over again. I researched gluten-free flour. I came up with …..

PF Changs – What you don’t know will hurt you

This is – Restaurant Review: PF Changs – What you don’t know will hurt you. When I look back at... (More)

Condiments, Dressings and Marinades are on the rise!

According to the 2013 State of the Specialty Food Industry Report, people are buying ~ and I just assume... (More)

Your Health as you age! Thoughts are the Rage!

The flu and you! It trashes your health. We all, or most of us have that relationship with flu every... (More)

Help with Food on the Holidays

Help with Food on the Holidays….? Seriously! The trick is Salad! One of the things we do is go... (More)

Quinoa Qwips and other Tips from Chef Marian

Quinoa. It’s a plant based whole protein. And if you’re thinking about getting healthy? It’s time to make it... (More)

Dinner in Rome at Ambrogio15, Pacific Beach

Thanks to all the Chefs and staff that participated in tonight's event! Everyone enjoyed the food, the wine, the... (More)

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