2024 Life Update… Why Everything Changed | Marion’s Kitchen

Some of you may already know parts of my story regarding how I started Marion's Kitchen if you’ve been following my channel for a while, but I’ve never actually really shared all the details.. until now. So here it is, from how it all began and what happened along the way to my plans for the future, which includes sharing food and lifestyle content you know and love, how I'm branching out, and exciting new products to look out for. I hope you enjoy the journey as much as I do!

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ABOUT MARION

Marion Grasby is a food producer, television presenter and cookbook author who's had a life-long love affair with Asian food.

Marion is a little bit Thai (courtesy of her mum) and a little bit Australian (courtesy of her dad).

​Marion lives in Bangkok, Thailand and travels throughout Asia to find the most unique and delicious Asian food recipes, dishes and ingredients.

[krisalasky]

Since we have been watching your shows for at least 5 years we decided to take a trip to Thailand. We were there for 6 weeks and I cooked in our little hotel room. The market was just downstairs from the hotel and I was making soups and stir frys, The sellers quickly realised what I was trying to do and made up packages of spices and vegetables for me. When we got home to AUstralia I couldnt stop thinking about our trip and the beautiful people. My husband had learnt to count in Thai and I learnt a few words. I started looking online for rentals in Chiang Mai. Then I came up with the idea to move to Thailand. It took over a year to organise it. We have lived here now for 6 months and everyday I feel blessed and am so happy. I love the markets, the people, I am learning the language and even my Lazada driver teaches me words. Thank You Marion so much you changed our lives. I cook everything from your channel. I am very happy for you and your family that you are so successful. You deserve it all. We love you and mama Noi. bless you. Ka

[girlgonewisej]

That transition shot from Thailand to Australia was smooth. Your editing team is fantastic

[Monkey-oyus]

Yes to long form content! Yes to recipes/cooking videos!

[notizzybeingrad]

Noooo please don't do away with your talking and the slower videos! I love them, it's like having an older sister I never had showing me the ropes and sharing her experiences. I especially love it when food content creators actually eat their food after cooking because it just convinces me that if I want to look just as satisfied, I should totally use that recipe. I have used a lot of your videos to learn how to cook and they never disappoint! I'm so happy that you have reached so many new milestones and that you chose to create instead of merely slapping your name on things. Congratulations and keep going!

[TranceGemini]

Can I just say that the thing that drew me to your channel on my first viewing was your open, friendly, down-to-earth manner and how much I felt at home watching your show. I immediately subscribed. I adore your cooking and OMG, that smile!!! Even though you are a busy, successful business woman, creator, wife and mom, you made an old woman from the mountains of Western North Carolina feel like she's just popped in for a coffee and chat. And you do this every.single.time. Well, done you. Role model for us all. Much love to you, your family and your whole team. 💕

[butacrafts]

I’m really happy to hear that. Don’t be suckered into all these social media algorithm. I find myself giving lesser and lesser appreciation for those reels and shorts. But in reality, those take just as much effort. And I don’t think that gives justice to the people who are involved in putting out content. To your point of sharing more of your life and experience, the idea of “from farm to table” is really what I want to see. Not polished videos. Not pretty staging or perfect kitchen. How meals are planned. How to take advantage of seasonal produce. Ingredients substitution — one recipe, several twists “same same but different”. I can’t wait to see that pivot! Thank you, Marion!!

[afrancis]

This lady is truly amazing. I have so much love for Marion and her cooking skills, but homegirl is literally a flippin' unit. She is doing A LOT more than cooking, she is a businesswoman and holy moly such an amazing one. She stays true to her herself and longer content is fantastic. You can chill and watch it, put it in the background or put it on when you sleep. Much love to everyone on her teams too. This can only be achieved by the right people on your side.

[cherylhaas]

I’m so excited for you! What I absolutely love about your whole creative process is that you have brought family into it. The kids, your sweet Mom and husband. I would also bet that the teams you have around you are also treated like family. You deserve every success you have coming your way. Years of hard dedicated work and now you can call the shots how you want. Thank you for being a very nice role model for women. You keep family at your side and include them. As you get bigger and more famous world wide, you haven’t become a private part. Well done Marion! You have kept what works for you by staying true to you. You give your parents a big high five for not raising a dough head.

[n.ayisha]

yes, to longer videos! your channel, along with Pailin's Kitchen and Maangchi, are my favorite 'Asian Culinary Translation' channels. not only do you explain how to make a dish, you also take time to teach people who are new to those ingredients, or combinations of flavors, or even just how to serve and eat the finished dish. my family is originally from the Caribbean, so i remain in awe of how many of the same ingredients are used in our two cuisines, but in such drastically different ways. your mom reminds me of both my grandmothers, with the 'nothing wasted' approach to cooking.

[stephabobepha]

Marion! You singlehandedly taught me how to cook from your videos. And now, I own my very own Malaysian resto in our little coastal home and people love it so so much. It’s going so well and I’m so thankful to have financial freedom from this opportunity. So many dishes that i have on the menu are based from your recipes. ❤ From the bottom of my heart thank you so much. And yes please to the longer contents, have and will always enjoy them 🥰 Also so excited to check out all your products!

[architecturaldream]

YES! Please! Longer content!! I want to see context, I want the story. Tell me what you put in your kids lunch boxes! Would love to see the journey of product design. Day in the Life vlogs! Recipe development - show us the fails and talk us through the why so we can learn too. And more self promotion of the products you have worked so hard to create. ❤️

[paddypatterson]

Brilliant. So many people are looking for authentic. They don’t care how long the videos. You’re such a natural Marion, do you for sure!

[ladikmk]

You do you, Marion because I so enjoy seeing your smiling face and the joy that pours out of you when you're cooking - because isn't that what cooking is? Creating? Looking forward to seeing more of your life in Australia which is such a fascinating country. Long form or short form, I'll be watching. Stay well & keep on smiling.

[amishgirl]

Marion the best thing about your cooking, is not only your beautiful recipes, it’s YOU.
Your warm sunny disposition makes learning Asian cooking so much fun. You are honest and genuine. A breath of fresh air. 🩷💕

[aceleonline]

I started cooking asian food from scratch during COVID lockdown because of your videos, Marion! I watched so many of your videos to pass the time that I finally got brave enough to mask up and head to the local asian grocery store with my list I dutifully wrote down ("things Marian says I need but I don't have...palm sugar, dark soy, lemongrass, Shiaoxing wine, galangal, etc...") I also started growing Thai basil in my herb garden and using cilantro root since I grow it for Mexican cooking! It started off tame but before I knew it I was putting hot peppers in my stir fry's! And it WAS your longer-form videos that helped me understand the techniques necessary to successfully make asian dishes I also don't love the short ones, though they do get attention. Now I rely on your recipes above all others. THANK YOU for everything you do. I miss your meal kits, though, since we can no longer get them in the U.S. They were a serious "go to" for me. I actually loved bringing them on vacations where I would be cooking because they made "travel dinners" easy. Maybe there is a way to partner with independent grocery stores in the U.S.? I am not sure how all of that works, but I know we still have small, independent grocery stores that sell specialty products over here. I would think there would be a way to tap into that distribution chain. I hope so! Again, THANK YOU.

[precipiceyouthconsultancy]

I’ve followed you ever since you were on MasterChef, and I remember getting so excited when I saw your products in Woolies! They really. Are the best, most authentic meal bases. Your content is so great, so friendly and wholesome, and I’ve even tried some of your recipes from your videos and loved them. So I’m glad to hear you’re doing more of what you love and I wish you all the best!

[KoffieMoffie]

I found you just before COVID and during what felt like interminable lockdowns and crises you kept me interested and motivated. Now that the pandemic is over, here in Chiang Mai we are beset by months on end of pollution that no one is doing anything to clear, so we have to stay indoors with air purifiers and medication. Which means we are in another kind of lockdown, but your smile, your joy and the deliciousness that you bring means so much. Whatever you do I will be watching. Thank you so very much.

[Natalie-health-wellness]

I missed this video, as I was looking for a rental and moving lol
Marion I’ve said it a lot, you inspire me ever since I watched your videos back in 2019, I was badly injured from a surgery I had done, I had to leave work as a chef of 20 years, I couldn’t work anymore, depressed and physically challenged/disabled, I started looking into YouTube and learning more about cooking and especially Asian and Italian m, I came across yours and that’s it, I was hooked, to your style, food, your voice, your recipes and the way you love food and cook from your heart.
I also write and create dishes, I also have a long trauma story and healing that also comes with food comes into play heaps in my life…. You’ve inspired me to think about what you do and that I can one day create something of my own…. You gave me a reason to live again and to want to be more creative and reopened and reignited my love for cooking and sharing that …. Food and coffee is life for me.
Anyway you have done amazing for yourself, the work, content, being a family woman, and being so humble about yourself and what you’ve created…. You should be so proud for Accomplishing what you have.

Yes to longer and slower videos, yes to behind the scenes and yes to more Thailand’s content and ingredients.
And more noodles and dumplings lol
And thank you 🩵💛🩵💛

[tmackie]

Lovely video Marion. I kind of wish you would’ve included Australia MasterChef part of your story, that’s where a lot of us first discovered you. 😊

[katesweight]

I am genuinely one of your greatest fans. You have inspired me to cook, and I have learned so much from you. If you are EVER in South Africa, It would be a dream come true to meet you and just shake your hand. Thank you for everything - you have certainly changed my life.