Mary Olivar

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With over a decade of experience in nutrition and cooking with whole foods, Mary Olivar is a passionate advocate of healthy eating and good food. Her love of food also extends to the kitchen, where she has worked as a personal and professional chef specializing in plant-based and raw foods, as well as special diets. When not at Whole Foods Market helping others find healthy foods and learn how to deliciously prepare them, Mary is usually at home having culinary adventures of her own, keeping her three hungry children fed.

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February 6, 2013 @ Whole Story

I love making (and eating!) desserts. As a girl my first forays in the kitchen were to help my older sisters frost birthday cakes, mix cookie dough and bake brownies.

November 12, 2012 @ Whole Story

airportPicture the perfect holiday, surrounded by your most cherished family members in cozy homes filled with joy, celebration and good tidings as adults laugh, children play and treasured memories are created.

August 4, 2012 @ Whole Story

When the temperature approaches triple digits, the last thing I want to do is turn on my stove or oven.

May 10, 2012 @ Whole Story
Here's some delicious treats to serve mom that celebrate naturally flavorful whole foods by limiting added sodium and containing no extracted oils or refined sweeteners.
April 12, 2012 @ Whole Story

Not only do my children love berries, they are practically little ogres for them.

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