Author Archives: Chef Meg

Dear Friends and Foodies, As some of you know, my profession as a Chef is a second career.  Right out of college, I became a financial advisor after travelling in South East Asia for 4 months. Four years into a … Continue reading →

The sun may be shining in May here in Los Angeles, but summer doesn’t really begin until I see an abundance of stone fruit and berries at the farmers’ market. The year round temperate climate in LA can keep the … Continue reading →

I attended the “Visions and Voices” discussion with Michael Pollan (author of “Omnivore’s Dilemma” among other prolific food titles) and Eric Schlosser (author of “Fast Food Nation”).  The event was held at the USC Bovard Auditorium and mostly run by … Continue reading →

Chef Meg started her professional life as a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch and Smith Barney. After five years, Meg decided to pursue her passion for cooking. She attended Le Cordon Bleu in Pasadena, CA at night and worked the … Continue reading →

When I’m not rushing through the Santa Monica Farmers’ Market to get back into the kitchen, one of my favorite things is to stroll quietly through the bustling Wednesday morning market.  A few rules I live by when shopping at … Continue reading →

Next Food Network Star, Season 6, Episode 1 Last night, Season 6 of the Next Food Network Star started.  To be completely upfront, I sent in a tape to be a part of the show and obviously, was not chosen.  … Continue reading →

Disclaimer: I am not a nutritionist or a health freak/nut.  If you saw me from a distance, you wouldn’t wonder if I was a woman or a teenage boy.  Read on for a reasonable, healthy approach to dinner. March 16, … Continue reading →

If you asked to borrow a knife, I would most likely look you straight in the eyes and say, “I don’t know you like that.” What?  I don’t. If I did “know” you like that, I would probably give you … Continue reading →

“Can I tell them?” “Well, with TV you never know until the final word comes down.” I couldn’t believe it when my publicist told me a producer for ABC Channel 13 Action news at 9am, was interested in having me … Continue reading →