The Jazzy Vegetarian

Today Laura Theodore, the Jazzy Vegetarian welcomes Jennifer Suhr, to talk about some tips for adding more plant-based meals into your weekly menu plan. Jennifer Suhr, RN, BSN, MBA has a passion for good food and good health. She became vegetarian 16 years ago and began researching the benefits of a vegetarian diet, and the correlation between peoples’ eating habits, environments, and disease. Pursuing a career in health, she attended nursing school and worked in a large metro hospital but soon realized that conventional medicine was not the right fit. She believed in a natural holistic approach to health and wellness. Jennifer and her husband had two daughters who were born blind because of a rare genetic disorder. She resigned from her job at the hospital and looked for a way to uplift humanity’s consciousness of health from home where she could care for her children at the same time. In 2011, she created HappyHealthyVegetarian.com, a vegetarian meal planning website to educate, inspire, and ease the burden of meal planning for vegetarians. NEWSFLASH: Season 2 of Jazzy Vegetarian launches nationally via public television stations starting July 1, 2012 (check your local listings) and features 13 half-hour episodes serving up mouthwatering, vegan menus for anybody looking for delicious, nutritious food. Each show features Dr. Pam Popper of Forks Over Knives! From  “Rockin’ Moroccan Stew” to “Chocolate Mousse Ginger Pie,” this season ROCKS!

  Today Laura Theodore, the Jazzy Vegetarian celebrates the July 1, 2012 premiere of Season 2 of Jazzy Vegetarian on National Public Television! In addition, on the show today Laura shares her fabulous summer BBQ recipes that are featured on PBS food!  Season 2 features 13 half-hour episodes serving up classic, mouthwatering, family style menus for anybody looking for delicious, nutritious food. Laura Theodore, the stylish Jazzy Vegetarian, whose passion for easy and delicious vegan cooking shines in each episode, delights vegetarian and non-vegetarian health conscious people of all ages. Laura's elegance and culinary acumen are attracting public television viewers nationwide. Cooks will find the ingredients wherever they shop, and Laura’s step-by-step instructions make preparing healthy vegan food easy. From the “Rockin’ Moroccan Stew” to “Chocolate Mousse Ginger Pie,” Laura leads the viewer on a down-to-earth path to a heavenly feast. In addtion, Season 2 of Jazzy Vegetarian  features Dr. Pam Popper of Forks Over Knives. 

  Today Laura Theodore, the Jazzy Vegetarian welcomes Kerry O'Malley to talk about her many acting roles on Broadway, film and television.  On Broadway Kerry has appeared as Betty Haynes in Irving Berlin's White Christmas, and as The Baker's Wife in the 2002 revival of Into the Woods (Outer Critics Circle, Drama Desk nominations). She portrayed Sharone Stein in the 2011 revival of On A Clear Day You Can See Forever. On television she  has appeared recurring as Kate the Bartender on Showtime's Shameless, Mary-Kate Martinson on the Showtime drama Brotherhood and she was a series regular on Costello on Fox and The Mike O'Malley Show on NBC. Her many guest star appearances include Boardwalk Empire, The Mentalist, Criminal Minds, Law & Order,  My Name is Earl and many more. On film Kerry has appeared Case 39. NEWSFLASH: Season 2 of Jazzy Vegetarian launches nationally via public television stations starting July 1, 2012 (check your local listings) and features 13 half-hour episodes serving up mouthwatering, vegan menus for anybody looking for delicious, nutritious food. Each show features Dr. Pam Popper of Forks Over Knives! From  “Rockin’ Moroccan Stew” to “Chocolate Mousse Ginger Pie,” this season ROCKS!

Today Laura Theodore, the Jazzy Vegetarian welcomes Julieanna Hever, the Plant-Based Dietitian back to the show.   We’ll hear more about plant–based diet information. Julieanna Hever, MS, RD, CPT, is a passionate advocate of following a whole food, plant-based diet-the established effects of which provide positive healthful benefits. Julieanna is the author of the best-selling book, The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Plant-Based Nutrition, and the nutrition columnist for VegNews Magazine. She is the co-author of the new book, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Gluten-Free Vegan Cooking, which she wrote with Chef Beverly Lynn Bennett. Julieanna was recently featured on The Dr. Oz Show and Reluctantly Healthy, co-stars on The Chef and The Dietitian, on numerous radio shows, and has lectured extensively internationally.  Join us on the Jazzy Vegetarian Cruise! NEWSFLASH: Season 2 of Jazzy Vegetarian launches nationally via public television stations starting July 1, 2012 (check your local listings) and features 13 half-hour episodes serving up mouthwatering, vegan menus for anybody looking for delicious, nutritious food. From  “Rockin’ Moroccan Stew” to “Chocolate Mousse Ginger Pie,” this season ROCKS!

Today Laura Theodore, the Jazzy Vegetarian welcomes Ruby Roth to talk about her new book, Vegan Is Love. Ruby Roth is an author-illustrator and activist living in Los Angeles. A vegan since 2003, she was teaching art in an after-school program when the children’s interest in healthy foods and veganism first inspired her to write her first book in 2009. Featured on CNN, FOX, NBC's Today Show, and other major media outlets,  Roth has received international attention for her sensitive, yet frank advocacy of a vegan diet and lifestyle. Complementing her degrees in art and American Studies, she has researched animal agriculture, health, nutrition, and the benefits of a plant-based diet for nearly a decade.  As a vegan consultant and speaker, Roth offers presentations such as "The Transformative Power of Veganism" and "A New Generation: Teaching Kids to Love Deeply, Think Critically, and Act Responsibly." Join us on the Jazzy Vegetarian Cruise! NEWSFLASH: Season 2 of Jazzy Vegetarian launches nationally via public television stations starting July 1, 2012 (check your local listings) and features 13 half-hour episodes serving up mouthwatering, vegan menus for anybody looking for delicious, nutritious food. Each show features Dr. Pam Popper of Forks Over Knives! From  “Rockin’ Moroccan Stew” to “Chocolate Mousse Ginger Pie,” this season ROCKS!

  Today Laura Theodore, the Jazzy Vegetarian welcomes Dr. Pam Popper to talk more about Superfoods! The reknowned Founder and Executive Director of The Wellness Forum, Dr. Pam Popper will share information about top superfoods such as sprouts, soy foods, green tea, cruciferous vegetables, and much more! 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 Solving America’s Healthcare Crisis and she has been featured in many documentaries, including the popular film, Forks Over Knives. Dr. Popper is one of the co-authors of the companion book to the film which appeared on the New York Times bestseller list. NEWSFLASH: Season 2 of Jazzy Vegetarian launches nationally via public television stations starting July 1, 2012 (check your local listings) and features 13 half-hour episodes serving up mouthwatering, vegan menus for anybody looking for delicious, nutritious food. Each show features Dr. Pam Popper of Forks Over Knives! From  “Rockin’ Moroccan Stew” to “Chocolate Mousse Ginger Pie,” this season ROCKS!

  Today Laura Theodore, the Jazzy Vegetarian welcomes Vegetarian Nellie McKay who has won a Theatre World Award for her portrayal of Polly Peachum in the Broadway production of The Threepenny Opera and performed onscreen in the film PS I Love You. We’ll chat about her new CD, Home Sweet Mobile Home and we’ll share fun recipes! McKay has written original music for the Rob Reiner film Rumor Has It and has contributed to the New York Times Book Review. Her music has also been heard on the TV shows Weeds, Grey’s Anatomy, NCIS, Privileged and Nurse Jackie.Nellie has appeared on numerous TV shows including Late Show with David Letterman (with the Brooklyn Philharmonic), The View, Late Night with Conan O’Brien, Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Live with Regis & Kelly and CBS Saturday Morning. Nellie recently finished contributing to the soundtrack for the HBO series Boardwalk Empire.  A recipient of The Humane Society’s Doris Day Music Award in recognition of her dedication to animal rights, Nellie is known as an outspoken and fierce advocate for feminism, civil rights and other deeply felt progressive ideals.

Today Laura Theodore, the Jazzy Vegetarian welcomes Julieanna Hever, MS, RD, CPT, also known as the Plant-Based Dietitian. We’ll hear about plant–based diet information and share great recipes. Julieanna is a passionate advocate of following a whole food, plant-based diet-the established effects of which provide positive healthful benefits. Julieanna is the author of the best-selling book, The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Plant-Based Nutrition, and the nutrition columnist for VegNews Magazine. She is the co-author of the new book, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Gluten-Free Vegan Cooking, which she wrote with Chef Beverly Lynn Bennett. Julieanna was recently featured on The Dr. Oz Show and Reluctantly Healthy, co-stars on The Chef and The Dietitian, on numerous radio shows, and has lectured extensively internationally. She is published in prominent journals, magazines, blogs, and newslettersHer work as the Executive Director of EarthSave, International, has also provided an opportunity for Julieanna to bring whole food, plant-based nutrition to the forefront of efforts to improve the current global health crisis.

Today Laura Theodore, the Jazzy Vegetarian shares some of her favorite recipes for spring! She’ll chat with Leslie Cerier, “The Organic Gourmet,” who specializes in whole foods and organic cuisine. We’ll talk about some of her favorite plant-based foods and recipes for spring! Leslie Cerier, “The Organic Gourmet” is a chef, author, environmentalist, educator and photographer.Leslie specializes in local, seasonal, whole foods and organic cuisine. She is a pioneer and national authority on gluten-free cooking and baking. Leslie teaches “hands-on” vegetarian cooking classes in some of the most prestigious centers of holistic evolution and organic lifestyle. Her cookbooks, workshops, personal coaching and creative approach to culinary nutrition blends delicious whole foods that nurture your health and vitality, enhance the immune system, keeps your bones strong, rejuvenates your senses, and helps you maintain a healthy lifestyle, while lessening your carbon footprint.

Today Laura Theodore, the Jazzy Vegetarian shares a four- course vegan Mother's Day Menu! She'll welcome Betsy DiJulio who is author of The Blooming Platter Cookbook: A Harvest of Seasonal Vegan Recipes. We'll hear about great recipes and food choices for spring! Music today by Lance Horne! The cookbook helps you cook with what’s in season throughout the year. Betsy is an artist, journalist, teacher, and innovator in vegan cooking. The recipes in her book are arranged by the season and focus on using seasonal produce in creative and delicious recipes. A vegan blogger and freelance writer, Betsy DiJulio wrote “The Veggie Table” column for Norfolk, VA’s Virginian-Pilot newspaper. A lifetime cooking enthusiast, Betsy has worked as a caterer and taught private cooking classes in Hampton Roads Virginia and has won recipe competitions. As a freelance writer, DiJulio focuses on topics of vegan and organic food, art, home and garden design, and “green” initiatives. A practicing artist, DiJulio is a full-time art teacher in Virginia Beach.

Today Laura Theodore, the Jazzy Vegetarian welcomes Dr. Pam Popper who will teach us how to age well! 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 Solving America’s Healthcare Crisis and she has been featured in many documentaries, including the popular film, Forks Over Knives. Dr. Popper 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 award-winning songwriter, producer and recording artist, Michéal Castaldo who recently released his fabulous CD entitled "Olive You."  The album serves up five delectable classic tracks along with previously released and re-mastered songs handpicked by Micheal who also serves as producer and executive producer of the album along with co-producer and long-time collaborator, Stein B. Svendsen co-writer of the top hit, Pray'r. We'll be featuring Micheal's music throughout the show! I'll share my JAZZY LICIOUS Tamari Almond Recipe too!

Today Laura Theodore, the Jazzy Vegetarian welcomes Guitarist of the Year and Vegetarian, Johannes Linstead to talk about his career as an award-winning guitarist and recording artist, his new CD MISTICO and his passion for vegetarian food. From being named “Guitarist of the Year”, to winning six “Best Album” awards, to four top-ten Billboard charting albums, to top-ten radio airplay, Johannes Linstead has become recognized internationally as one of the best selling guitarists and composers in the Instrumental and World Music genres. Johannes is an “Influential Artist” with Yamaha Corporation of America, the largest musical instrument manufacturer in the world. On stage and on his recordings, Johannes lets loose a fiesta of Spanish guitar magic! MISTICO, Johannes’ latest release, has taken his career to new heights, winning two titles in the ZMR Awards being named “Best World Album” and “Best Instrumental Album – Acoustic” plus ranking in the #1 position on eMusic.com’s “World Music” and “Jazz/Blues” charts. The album explores the many nuances of the Spanish guitar. From the traditional to the contemporary, from the passionate to the fiery, this masterpiece is a culmination of all his years as a guitarist. 

Today Laura Theodore, the Jazzy Vegetarian chats with Bryanna Clark Grogan who is author of  8 popular vegan cookbooks, including vegan bestseller Nonna's Italian Kitchen. We’ll hear about her newest title, World Vegan Feast: 200 Fabulous Recipes from Over 50 Countries, which features a collection of recipes and practical culinary and vegan information that can help any home cook excel. Bryanna wrote and published the popular subscription newsletter, the Vegan Feast, for 5 years, and maintains a vegan cooking blog. Bryanna has devoted over 40 years to the study of cooking and nutrition, the last 22 to vegan cooking.  She wrote newspaper cooking columns for over 20 years, wrote and edited a newsletter on bread and sourdough, and was a frequent contributor and reviewer for Vegetarian Times magazine for 5 years.

  Today we are back live with Season 3 of Jazzy Vegetarian Radio! Today Laura Theodore, the Jazzy Vegetarian welcomes Dr. Pam Popper  to hear about Superfoods! The reknowned Founder and Executive Director of The Wellness Forum, Dr. Pam Popper will share information about top superfoods such as flax seeds, sprouts, berries, cruciferous vegetables, and many more! 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 Solving America’s Healthcare Crisis and she has been featured in many documentaries, including the popular film, Forks Over Knives. Dr. Popper is one of the co-authors of the companion book to the film which appeared on the New York Times bestseller list.