The Jazzy Vegetarian

Today Laura Theodore, the Jazzy Vegetarian welcomes television star and actress, Rachelle Carson-Begley to discuss her new “Greenest of Everything” website: Begleysbag.com and to talk about building America’s Greenest Home with hubby Ed Begley. Look for the companion cookbook to Season Three:  Jazzy Vegetarian Classics: Vegan Twists on American Family Favorites. (You can pre-order it now!)  Rachelle Carson-Begley and her husband, Ed Begley starred in their own show “Living With Ed” a show about their wonderfully wacky lifestyle that hopefully one day will be more mainstream. Over the years, Rachelle has supported many charities, including Water Keepers, Green Wish, and Alzheimer’s Disease. Rachelle has worked in theater, films and TV for 27 years, and she is hoping for another fifty! In her free time, she loves decorating her home and spending time with her husband Ed and their daughter, Hayden.

Today Laura Theodore, the Jazzy Vegetarian welcomes master saxophonist PAUL WINTER who is winner of six Grammy Awards and twelve Grammy nominations. We’ll hear about his 50th Anniversary Anthology album of the Paul Winter Sextet, and his journey as a musician and vegetarian. Look for the companion cookbook to Season Three:  Jazzy Vegetarian Classics: Vegan Twists on American Family Favorites. (You can pre-order it now!) Paul Winter’s musical realm has long embraced the traditions of the world’s cultures, as well as the extraordinary voices of what he refers to as “the greater symphony of the Earth.” His concert tours and recording expeditions have taken him to thirty-seven countries and to wilderness areas on six continents. Winter’s forming of Living Music Records in 1980 has created the recording forum for the exploration of his musical-ecological sound-vision, enabling musicians to record special Earth Music and reach the human community with music of the wider earth community. The timeless music of Living Music Records is usually recorded in Winter’s barn-studio surrounded by protected woodland, sometimes in natural acoustic spaces such as the Grand Canyon, and frequently beneath the vaults of the Cathedral of St John the Divine, the world’s largest Gothic cathedral where the Consort are artists-in-residence. Paul Winter’s Winter and Summer Solstice Celebrations, and Earth Mass performed each Feast of St Francis, are among the most popular seasonal events in New York City.  

Look for the companion cookbook to Season Three:  Jazzy Vegetarian Classics: Vegan Twists on American Family Favorites. (You can pre-order it now!)  Today Laura Theodore, the Jazzy Vegetarian welcomes Sharon Palmer, R.D., Freelance Writer and author of The Plant-Powered Diet, named one of the best diet books for the New Year! We’ll hear about tips for adding more plant-based foods into your diet. By the time she turned 10, Sharon Palmer couldn't stay out of the kitchen. She began baking bread, making granola, and cooking dinner every night for her family. It didn't take long for her to decide that she wanted to pursue a career as a dietitian, a field that could let her interests in food and nutrition take root and flourish. Sharon received her Bachelor of Sciences Degree with Honors from Loma Linda University, California. She enjoyed a diverse 16-year dietetics career with experiences as a clinical dietitian, wellness dietitian, chief clinical dietitian, food and nutrition services director, and consultant dietitian. 

Today Laura Theodore, the Jazzy Vegetarian is celebrating the May 1 2013 launch of Season 3 of Jazzy Vegetarian on national public television. Laura welcomes Dr. Pam Popper who is featured again in each episode of the television series. Dr. Popper will talk about many of the fruits and veggies featured this season and Laura will share a ‘sneak peek’ recipe from the series! Season 3 of Jazzy Vegetarian launches nationally on May 1, 2013 via public television stations across the US (check your local listings). After two highly successful seasons, Jazzy Vegetarian returns this season to highlight delicious and easy-to-prepare plant-based recipes, inspired by classic favorite American dishes. Menus include: shish kebabs, burger and fries, spaghetti and ‘wheatballs,’ along with decadent desserts like blueberry ‘cheeze’cake and black forest pecan pie – all vegan of course!!!!  Look for the companion cookbook to this season: Jazzy Vegetarian Classics: Vegan Twists on American Family Favorites. (You can pre-order it now!) Dr. Pam Popper who is a naturopath, an internationally recognized expert on nutrition and health, the Founder and Executive Director of The Wellness Forum. . Dr. Popper is the author of several books; including Solving America’s Healthcare Crisis and her summer 2013 release Food Over Medicine and she is a co-author of the companion book to the film Forks Over Knives which has been on the New York Times bestseller list.

Today Laura Theodore, the Jazzy Vegetarian welcomes Dr. Janice Stanger author of the book: The Perfect Formula Diet. We’ll hear about toxic chemicals in personal care and cleaning products and how a whole foods, plant-based diet helps protect you against the health effects of toxic chemicals. Look for the companion cookbook to Season Three:  Jazzy Vegetarian Classics: Vegan Twists on American Family Favorites. (You can pre-order it now!) Dr. Stanger has a Ph.D. in Human Development and Aging from University of California, and she is Certified in Plant-Based Nutrition through the T. Colin Campbell Foundation and eCornell University. She holds a M.B.A from the University of California, Berkeley and is author of Vegan From the Inside, the first-of-its kind survey of the experience of being on a plant-based diet. Dr. Stanger spent 14 years critically analyzing scientific findings until perfecting the formula she shares with us in her new book. 

Today Laura Theodore, the Jazzy Vegetarian welcomes guitarist, Jeff Pevar to talk about his debut CD: From the Core. Jeff is a guitarist, composer, producer, performer and multi-instrumentalist who has brought his unique style on stage and in the studio to such world renowned artists as Crosby, Stills & Nash, Ray Charles, James Taylor, Carly Simon, Kenny Loggins, Joe Cocker, Jefferson Starship, Laura Nyro, David Foster, Rickie Lee Jones, CPR (w/ David Crosby & James Raymond) and many others. Jeff is a sought after session musician who recently completed his first independent movie score. Jeff is constantly involved with many such projects for film and recording. In addition, Laura will chat with Celine Steen who is writer of several cookbooks, the latest being Whole Grain Vegan Baking. Celine has photographed recipes appearing in the cookbooks of several other authors, and has a popular blog: Have Cake Will Travel.

Today Laura Theodore, the Jazzy Vegetarian shares tips and recipes for incorporating spring produce into your mwnu plan. Look for the companion cookbook to Season Three:  Jazzy Vegetarian Classics: Vegan Twists on American Family Favorites. (You can pre-order it now!) Then Laura welcomes producer, director and choreographer James Rocco, whose recent debut CD, It’s Between Us included the hit single And The Night Stood Still. His new CD featuring tunes from the Cole Porter Broadway Songbook will be released this summer.   Jame’s career includes appearances at Carnegie Hall, tours with Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, starring on Broadway in CATS, and touring in JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR. James has participated as a producing partner on “Legally Blonde, The Color Purple, and Edward Scissorhands.” He is responsible for producing, presenting and booking Theatrical Programming at Ordway Center for the Performing Arts and he is a member of SDC, AEA, ASCAP, The Broadway League, National Alliance for Musical Theatre Producers and the Independent Producers’ Network.  

Today Laura Theodore, the Jazzy Vegetarian welcomes Dr. Pam Popper to hear about how we can spring clean our diets! Look for the companion cookbook to Season Three:  Jazzy Vegetarian Classics: Vegan Twists on American Family Favorites. (You can pre-order it now!) The internationally recognized health expert will give us important information and tips for making changes in our diet for a healthier spring! Dr. Pam Popper is a naturopath, an internationally recognized expert on nutrition and health, the Founder and Executive Director of The Wellness Forum. Dr. Popper is the author of several books; including Solving America’s Healthcare Crisis and her summer 2013 release Food Over Medicine and she is a co-author of the companion book to the film Forks Over Knives which has been on the New York Times bestseller list. Plus, for a Jazzy bonus recipe LIKE us on Facebook here! https://www.facebook.com/JazzyVegetarian

Today Laura Theodore, the Jazzy Vegetarian welcomes cookbook authors and chefs Nava Atlas, Leslie Cerier, and Fran Costigan, to hear about how plant-based diets are good for the environment, your heart, your weight, and your overall health. We’ll explore how healthy and delicious this lifestyle can be with these three popular experts. Nava Atlas has written many well-known vegetarian and vegan cookbooks, including Wild About Greens, Vegan Holiday Kitchen, Vegan Soups and Hearty Stews for All Seasons, and Vegan Express. For 25 years, Leslie Cerier, “The Organic Gourmet” has been teaching culinary nutrition and hands-on vegetarian cooking for health and vitality, writing cookbooks focusing on eating local, seasonal, organic foods that are not just good for you, but also delicious and good for the planet. Fran Costigan, pastry chef, culinary instructor, and author, is internationally renowned as the “Queen of Vegan Desserts.” The sumptuous, yet healthy desserts in her cookbook, More Great Good Dairy-Free Desserts Naturally, satisfy vegans and omnivores alike. Vegan Chocolate For Everyone, her highly anticipated new book will launch in fall 2013.

Today Laura Theodore, the Jazzy Vegetarian welcomes Hannah Kaminsky to chat about sweet vegan desserts and beyond! Hannah is the author of My Sweet Vegan, Vegan a la Mode, and Vegan Desserts, and creator of the award-winning blog BitterSweetBlog.com. She is a baker, writer, and photographer, working towards her BFA in commercial photography. In addition to authoring cookbooks, she contributes regularly to VegNews, Allergic Living, and Laika magazines.  She has developed recipes for “Health in a Hurry” restaurant, as well as food manufacturers such as VitaSoy and So Delicious. Recognized for her talents in many facets of the food industry, she has won accolades from Bravo, VegNews, the Well Fed Network, among others. Hannah has been fine-tuning her sweet tooth since birth, but has only been baking since going vegan at age 14.

Today Laura Theodore, the Jazzy Vegetarian welcomes chef Robin Asbell, who is author of Big Vegan and Sweet and Easy Vegan. She has been creating fabulous food in the homes of private clients for 15 years. We’ll share delectable recipes to inspire a happier kitchen and a healthier you and talk about her tips for mindful sating for health and happiness! Robin has been cooking and creating recipes in the Natural foods business since the mid 80’s. After baking and cooking with whole foods in restaurants, delis and Coops for many years, she started working as a Private Chef in the mid-90‘s, creating fabulous food for the fabulous. She also writes for magazines like Better Homes and Gardens, Real Food, Vegetarian Times, Experience Life, Taunton’s Fine Cooking, The Mix, and others.  She blogs at robincooksveg.wordpress.com,  and also posts a weekly soundbite at amillioncooks.com. Robin also teaches popular cooking classes in Minnesota and around the country. www.robinasbell.com.

Today Laura Theodore, the Jazzy Vegetarian welcomes Dr. Pam Popper to hear about the big three seeds: Chia Seeds, Hemp Seeds and Flax Seeds. The internationally recognized health expert will give us important information about these much talked about seeds. Dr. Popper is a naturopath, an internationally recognized expert on nutrition and health, and she is the Founder and Executive Director of The Wellness Forum. Dr. Popper is the author of several books; including my personal favorite Solving America’s Healthcare Crisis. Dr. Popper has been featured in many documentaries, including the popular film, Forks Over Knives, and she is one of the co-authors of the companion book to the film which appeared on the New York Times bestseller list.

Today Laura Theodore, the Jazzy Vegetarian welcomes Daniel A. Nadeau, MD, to talk about how he believes that with a healthy vegan diet, people everywhere can turn their lives around. Dr. Nadeau is Medical Director of the Diabetes and Endocrinology Associates of York Hospital, York Maine, and former Assistant Professor of Medicine at Tufts Medical School in Boston, MA.  Dr. Nadeau has engaged in extensive research diabetes medications, as well as in obesity studies, and lectures widely. Dr. Nadeau received his medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine and earned a master's degree in nutrition from Tufts University School of Nutrition.  Dr. Nadeau is the recipient the National Research Service Award. His publications the co-authored a book on nutrition entitled The Color Code:  A Revolutionary Eating Plan for Optimum Health in collaboration with James Joseph, PhD, of Tufts University and Anne Underwood of Newsweek magazine, on the myriad health benefits of eating brightly colored fruits and vegetables.  Prior to relocating to join the Exeter Hospital medical staff, he was a health reporter on WABI-TV, a CBS affiliate in Maine.

Today Laura Theodore, the Jazzy Vegetarian welcomes Julie Simon, whose book The Emotional Eater's Repair Manual, is the topic of todays show. Julie will address the mind/body/spirit imbalances that may lead to overeating and weight gain and will offer tips on a non-diet approach. Julie is a Licensed Psychotherapist and Life Coach with a full-time private practice specializing in eating issues, weight loss, body image challenges and associated mood disturbances such as depression and anxiety. Julie holds a Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University, Los Angeles. She has twenty plus years of experience as a psychotherapist, and she is a a Certified Personal Trainer with twenty-five years of experience designing personalized exercise and nutrition programs for various populations. Julie graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of California, Los Angeles, with both a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and a Masters Degree in Business Administration. 

Today Laura Theodore the Jazzy Vegetarian, welcomes Christy Morgan to talk abut her new book and share delicious sweet recipes for Valentines Day! Christy is a vegan macrobiotic chef, cooking instructor, cookbook author, and speaker. Her business includes things like healthy cooking classes, lectures, private instruction in people’s homes, consulting and corporate team building. Christy’s first cookbook Blissful Bites (available on Amazon and where books are sold) came out in September. She contributes wellness tips and healthy recipes for various websites like Forks Over Knives, One Green Planet,  Elephant Journal, Happy Cow, and Christina Cooks. Her blog includes delicious cooking videos and recipes, ways in which you can make easy changes in your diet and lifestyle, nutritional information for those flirting with plant-based diets, and anything to do with living a eco-friendly life.