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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 …..

An apple a day… But what about the core?

We all know the saying: “An apple a day keeps the doctor away”…. And to that end I will... (More)

Chef Marian Cooking Class

I am dedicating this blog to my experience Sunday when I was on stage at the Del Mar Fairgrounds... (More)

Part 2 at The San Diego Botanic Gardens Cooking Class

Welcome to Part 2 of The San Diego Botanic Gardens Cooking Class! Today’s conversation was about eating well and how... (More)

Power Hungry People

We are all living in this same world. And no matter what level you are at, it seems that... (More)

Which apple has the most antioxidants? Research by Chef Marian

Sitting around that same table with the girls, (that I talked about yesterday) and we are all wondering if... (More)

Myth Busting Organic and Sustainable Food

I received in my ‘inbox’ a note from Prezi that brings up the issue of Organic vs. Sustainable Food. And that... (More)

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