Chef Marian

04/21/2026

For more than four decades, Chef Marian has followed one simple truth: food can change lives.

From cooking in private homes to leading major fundraisers, she has spent her life bringing people together around the table.

Her journey has taken her across the world—from Michelin-star restaurants and cooking schools in France, England, Italy, Thailand, and Australia to working side-by-side with chefs in Bordeaux and Florence—always learning, always growing, always gathering wisdom to share with others.

But Chef Marian’s story is about more than fine dining and world travel. It’s about heart. She has built welcoming communities through her San Diego Foodies and Carlsbad Foodies groups.

Now, her greatest mission is taking shape: No Face Goes Un Fed℠, a movement to help end hunger in San Diego and beyond. Supported by Chef Marian Kitchen Confident™ and her new Foodies Founding Membership, this next chapter invites people to do more than learn to cook. It invites them to be part of something meaningful—where every meal, every class, and every gathering helps feed both people and hope.

Join her Foodies Founding Membership Online with a free Portal of Videos.

The doors close April 30,2026. Join now!

Welcome! It's time to transition into Healthy whole food cooking and "Kitchen Confident" coaching for everyday meals. Make new Foodie Friends! Tony Robbins says: "The high tide floats all boats"! Let's float! "Limited-time opportunity to lock in this rate and shape the future of our community."

04/07/2026

DM or comment ME if you have been looking to join a Foodies Membership! We go to dinner and do Restaurant Reviews. There are cooking events both in person and online. Group Zoom calls with breakout rooms you can do from home. Doors opened April 1st. They close April 15th.

Welcome! It's time to transition into Healthy whole food cooking and "Kitchen Confident" coaching for everyday meals. Make new Foodie Friends! Tony Robbins says: "The high tide floats all boats"! Let's float! "Limited-time opportunity to lock in this rate and shape the future of our community."

04/02/2026

Kitchen Confident Founding Membership™

We have created a framework so that we can work side-by-side every step of the way. We start with your mindset and work our way through all the things you want to know about creating meals that you, friends and family will crave!...

We have created a framework so that we can work side-by-side every step of the way. We start with your mindset and work our way through all the things you want to know about creating meals that yo…

03/30/2026

On a regular basis, I call myself the leftover queen. I re-create food and love doing it! Guess who is in my same club? Jacques Pepin! https://www.facebook.com/reel/2016730612550795

03/30/2026

Ok. Let's see how much you know. Here are ingredients. Which one's would you replace to create healthier food?

4½ tablespoons unsalted butter
2 teaspoons soy sauce
¼ cup sherry
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole milk
1 (6-oz.) can tuna in olive oil, drained
1½ cups coarse fresh breadcrumbs (from 3 slices firm white sandwich bread)
4 oz. coarsely grated yellow cheddar (1 cup)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

03/30/2026

Salads with Mayo

Just like a Mira Poix is always celery onion and carrot, coleslaw is always cabbage, carrots, finally grated onions (less is more) and mayo. Have you ever seen Coleslaw made with turmeric and black pepper? Well why not? It's an antioxidant and it adds a different level of flavor and health to the dish....

Just like a Mira Poix is always celery onion and carrot, coleslaw is always cabbage, carrots, finally grated onions (less is more) and mayo. Have you ever seen Coleslaw made with turmeric and blac…

03/26/2026

For those of you who follow, you know that since last year I have been putting together a membership. Create a warm, welcoming and healthier Foodies Community where we share what we know.

I want to do special projects like YOU creating your own cookbook.

But we have to start with the basics, so you can find your Chef Marian Kitchen Confident Voice.

Doors to the Founding Membership that contains all that for FREE, (transitioning into healthier ingredients) open April 1st. They close April 15th.

Are you ready to find your own voice? Be satisfied with your food? Instead of stressed?

If so, tell me first, what are your comfort foods?

03/18/2026

03/17/2026

Chef Marian Kitchen Confident Freezing Soup Cheat Sheet

So you're putting the onions in with a little bit of fat, preferably clarified butter, avocado, oil, or coconut oil. Those are the ones your body can process. Lightly season with a little bit of salt and pepper on medium heat. It's also fun to add spices....

So you’re putting the onions in with a little bit of fat, preferably clarified butter, avocado, oil, or coconut oil. Those are the ones your body can process. Lightly season with a little bi…

03/10/2026

If you are lucky enough to be in the San Diego area, please treat yourself to the La Jolla Playhouse and go see The Recipe. My review is on Yelp ....