The Jazzy Vegetarian

Happy, healthy holidays from all of us at Jazzy Vegetarian! Today Laura Theodore, the Jazzy Vegetarian presents our Jazzy Vegetarian Holiday Music Special, featuring many favorite seasonal tunes from some of our popular musical guests! This is a great way to play hand-picked musical selections at your holiday table. Music from Micheal Castaldo Joe Beck, Ali Ryerson, Jim Brickman, Johnny Mathis and more! Here is the playlist featured on today’s show. Silent Night by Micheal Castaldo, Away In A Manger by Joe Beck and Ali Ryerson, Christmas Time Is Here / O’ Christmas Tree by Jim Brickman featuring Sandi Patty, Cold Enough To Snow by Jamie Rocco, Santa Baby by Laura Cheadle, O Little Town of Bethlehem by Jim Brickman, Jingle Bells by Joe Beck and Ali RyersonFa La La by Jim Brickman featuring Genevieve Bellemare, Angels We Have Heard on High by Joe Beck and Ali Ryerson, Sending You A Little Christmas by Jim Brickman featuring Johnny Mathis, Gloria, In Excelsis Deo by Jim Brickman, Gloria, In Excelsis Deo by Miche

Today Laura Theodore, the Jazzy Vegetarian welcomes Chef Marcus Guiliano. We’ll talk about how to have a delicious vegan holiday, while keeping it healthy and eco-friendly. Music today from  Micheal Castaldo, featuring his holiday CD! Chef Marcus is co-owner of the popular Aroma Thyme Bistro in Ellenville, NY where he cooks food he calls “New American Cuisine” aiming to help the body and satisfy the palate. Jazzy Vegetarian Classics: Vegan Twists on American Family Favorites makes the perfect holiday gift!

Today Laura Theodore, the Jazzy Vegetarian welcomes the internationally recognized expert on nutrition and health Dr. Pam Popper to talk about Vitamin Supplements – are they a help or hinderance?  Many of us become stressed and over-tired during the holiday season, but are taking more supplements the answer to staying healthy? Jazzy Vegetarian Classics: Vegan Twists on American Family Favorites, Laura Theodore’s new cookbook, is now in stores making the perfect holiday gift! Jazzy Vegetarian, Season 3, airs on the CREATE channel all across the country, featuring DR. Pam Popper in each and every episode. Dr. Pam 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 the popular and riveting new book Food Over Medicine. She is part of Dr. T. Colin Campbell’s teaching team at eCornell, teaching part of a certification course on plant-based nutrition.  Dr. Popper appears in the feature fi

Today Laura Theodore, the Jazzy Vegetarian welcomes Americas Romantic Piano Sensation, Jim Brickman, the best selling solo piano artist of our time! Jim will share his festive new holiday CD, The Magic of Christmas, an enchanting collection of Christmas favorites and rich piano solos. In addition, Jim will talk about his views on how he is incorporating more vegetarian meals into his diet. Laura Theodore’s new book Jazzy Vegetarian Classics: Vegan Twists on American Family Favorites is in stores now and Jazzy Vegetarian, Season 3, airs  all across the country!  Jim Brickman’s signature style of playing and songwriting has brought him two Grammy nods, six Gold and Platinum albums, and 30 charted adult radio hits. Jim Brickman has revolutionized the sound of solo piano with his pop-style instrumentals and star studded vocal collaborations. Since the release of his debut album “No Words” in 1994, Jim Brickman’s piano sound has made him the best selling solo piano artist of our time.

Today Laura Theodore, the Jazzy Vegetarian welcomes author and chef Nava Atlas, who shares delectable vegan holiday recipes in her book: Vegan Holiday Kitchen. We’ll talk about how to prepare and share compassionate and delicious holiday meals with family and friends throughout the coming season. Laura shares her suggestions and recipes for a JAZZYLICIOUS, HOLIDAY MENU! Laura Theodore is celebrating the release of her new book Jazzy Vegetarian Classics: Vegan Twists on American Family Favorites - the perfect holiday gift!  Jazzy Vegetarian, Season 3, airs  now - all across the country! Nava Atlas is author of Vegan Holiday Kitchen. The book addresses everything from Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, and Christmas - to celebratory brunches, lunches, dinners, potlucks, and buffets. Nava is the author and illustrator of many other well-known cookbooks, including Vegan Express, Vegan Soups, and Wild About Greens and she has written scores of articles on healthful cooking with natural foods, for Vegetarian Times, VegNews, C

Today Laura Theodore, the Jazzy Vegetarian welcomes Brenda Davis, a registered dietitian, who is a leader in her field, an internationally acclaimed speaker and co-author of Becoming Vegan: Express Edition. In addition, Laura will chat about and share holiday recipes with Zel Allen who is author of Vegan for the Holidays, a cookbook that makes the holidays just a little tastier. Laura is celebrating the release of her new book Jazzy Vegetarian Classics: Vegan Twists on American Family Favorites and Jazzy Vegetarian, Season 3, airs on the CREATE channel all across the country! Brenda Davis, is a registered dietitian who has worked as a public health nutritionist, clinical nutrition specialist, nutrition consultant and academic nutrition instructor. Brenda is co-author of eight books including Becoming Vegan: Express Edition,Becoming Vegetarian,the Raw Food Revolution Diet and more. Zel Allen is author of Vegan for the Holidays, and along with her husband, Zel co-publishes Vegetarians in Paradise, a friendly on

See Laura Theodore cook up some of her favorite dishes from her new cookbook on THE TALK on CBS on Thursday, November 7th! Today Laura Theodore, the Jazzy Vegetarian welcomes the internationally recognized expert on nutrition and health Dr. Pam Popper to talk about eating a plant-based diet for optimal health! Laura Theodore is celebrating the release of her new book Jazzy Vegetarian Classics: Vegan Twists on American Family Favorites and Jazzy Vegetarian, Season 3, airs on the CREATE channel all across the country! Season three features Dr. Pam Popper in every episode. Dr. Pam 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 the popular and riveting new book Food Over Medicine. She is part of Dr. T. Colin Campbell’s teaching team at eCornell, teaching part of a certification course on plant-based nutrition. Dr. Popper appears in the feature film documentary, Forks Over Knives,

Today Laura Theodore, the Jazzy Vegetarian welcomes Chef AJ who is author of the popular book, Unprocessed: How to Achieve Vibrant Health and Your Ideal Weight. Chef AJ is a chef, culinary instructor, professional speaker, and author. All this month, Laura Theodore is celebrating the release of her new book Jazzy Vegetarian Classics: Vegan Twists on American Family Favorites! Season 3 of Jazzy Vegetarian, airs on the CREATE channel, every Tuesday and Thursday, all across the country! Chef AJ has a comedy background and has made appearances on The Tonight Show and David Letterman. In LA, Chef AJ teaches her popular cooking class, which includes cooking instruction, nutritional advice, song parodies and flat-out fun. Chef AJ is author of the book Unprocessed: How to Achieve Vibrant Health and Your Ideal Weight. Many of her recipes can be seen on her YouTube cooking show The Chef and the Dietitian. She holds a Certificate in Plant-Based Nutrition from Cornell University and is a member of the American College of

Today Laura Theodore, the Jazzy Vegetarian welcomes Dr. Chris Donaghue, PhD, LCSW, CST, to talk about the connection between diet and depression. Dr. Donaghue is nationally recognized as a sex and relationship expert, appearing on Logo TV’s “Bad Sex.”  Laura Theodore’s new cookbook, Jazzy Vegetarian Classics: Vegan Twists on American Family Favorites is now available wherever fine books are sold. Laura can presently be seen all acroos America on the Create Channel, every Tuesday and Thursday at 8AM & 2PM EST, check your local listings for times in your area. Dr. Donaghue is a licensed clinical therapist, nationally certified sex therapist and doctor of clinical sexology and human sexuality and he runs his own private practice specializing in individual and couples sex therapy. Dr. Donaghue has been featured in Newsweek, and seen on CNN, OWN, Dr. Drew’s “Lifechangers,” and National Geographic. Dr. Donaghue received his Doctoral degree in Clinical Sexology and Human Sexuality, his Master’s Degree in Clinica

Today Laura Theodore, the Jazzy Vegetarian welcomes Gene Baur who is president and co-founder of Farm Sanctuary. Gene Baur has been hailed as “the conscience of the food movement” by Time magazine. For 25 years, he has traveled extensively, campaigning to raise awareness about the abuses of industrialized factory farming and our cheap food system. Gene has visited hundreds of farms, stockyards, and slaughterhouses documenting the deplorable conditions that exist. His pictures and videos exposing factory farming cruelties have aired nationally and internationally, educating millions about the plight of modern farm animals. His efforts have been covered by top news organizations, including The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, and The Wall Street Journal. Gene’s book, Farm Sanctuary: Changing Hearts and Minds About Animals and Food, was a national bestseller. Gene holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology from California State University, Northridge, and a master’s degree in agricultural economic

Today Laura Theodore, the Jazzy Vegetarian welcomes vegan baker, author and blogger Hannah Kaminsky to chat about her book Easy as Vegan Pie. Then Laura shares one of her own favorite easy vegan pie recipes from her new book: Jazzy Vegetarian Classics: Vegan Twists on American Family Favorites now available online and in stores wherever fine books are sold! Watch Laura every Tuesday and Thursday on the CREATE Channel. Music today from  Micheal Castaldo & we'll announce details for the chance to win 2 tickets to his October 20th, 2013 concert at the Suffolk Theater in Long Island! To win, be the first to call: 631-256-6515! Then Lanna Potter, author of "Light Asian Salads - Quick and Healthy Vegetarian Recipes" will share  great recipes! Hannah Kaminsky is creator of the award-winning blog BitterSweetBlog.com. She is a baker, writer, photographer. In addition to authoring cookbooks, she contributes to VegNews, Allergic Living, and Laika magazines. Lanna Potter is a cookbook author, model and creator of the

Today Laura Theodore, the Jazzy Vegetarian welcomes the internationally recognized expert on nutrition and health Dr. Pam Popper to talk about how to manage your doctor! Laura is presently celebrating the release of her new book Jazzy Vegetarian Classics: Vegan Twists on American Family Favorites and the fall airing of Jazzy Vegetarian Season 3 on the CREATE channel all across the country. Laura is honored to be featured at the Wellness Forum Fall Health Conference from November 8 to 10, 2013. Click here for more information.  Dr. Pam Popper is featured in every episode of Season Three. Dr. Pam 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 the popular and riveting new book Food Over Medicine. Dr. Popper appears in the feature film documentary, Forks Over Knives, about diet and health and a co-author of the companion book to the film, which appeared on the New York Times bests

Today, Laura Theodore, the Jazzy Vegetarian is celebrating the 200th Jazzy Vegetarian Radio show on Blogtalkradio! Laura chats with blogger, Paul Graham who is the author of Eating Vegan in Vegas, about his views on being vegan and tips from the book. Then we’ll hear from Robin Asbell, who is author of Big Vegan. We’ll share delectable recipes to inspire a happier and healthier kitchen. All month, Laura is celebrating the September release of her new book Jazzy Vegetarian Classics: Vegan Twists on American Family Favorites and the BIG fall premiere of Jazzy Vegetarian Season 3 on the CREATE channel.  Eating Vegan in Vegas, is the story of Paul Graham’s 365-day challenge to eat one vegan meal per day in a restaurant in Las Vegas. Paul toured Las Vegas, eating one vegan meal after another & talking with those who prepare the food or care about a plant-based way of life. In what most people refer to as Sin City, Paul has found another place to admire and love.  Robin Asbell has been creating fabulous food in

Today, Laura Theodore, the Jazzy Vegetarian will chat with Author and Illustrator Ruby Roth to talk about her new book, V is for Vegan a book for three- to seven-year-olds that introduces the ABCs of a compassionate lifestyle. In additional we’ll welcome Dianne Wenz who is a Holistic Health Counselor, Vegan Lifestyle Coach and Plant Based Diet Nutrition Specialist, as well as an avid cook and baker to talk about all things vegan! All this month, Laura Theodore, the Jazzy Vegetarian is celebrating the September release of her new book Jazzy Vegetarian Classics: Vegan Twists on American Family Favorites and the BIG fall premiere of Jazzy Vegetarian Season 3 on the CREATE channel all across the country. Ruby Roth is an acclaimed activist, artist, former teacher, and author whose children's books have been featured in the San Francisco Chronicle, The Huffington Post, The Washington Times, Change.org, Glamour, and Wired as well as on The Today Show, FOX, ABC, CNN, and other major media outlets.  Her first book, Th

Today, Laura Theodore, the Jazzy Vegetarian will chat with popular pianist and vegetarian Sarah Jane Cion, was the 1st Place Winner of the internationally acclaimed 17th Annual Great American Jazz Piano Competition judged by Horace Silver, Kenny Barron and Ellis Marsalis. We’ll chat about her music, recipes and commitment to a vegetarian diet for the past 28 years. All month, Laura Theodore, the Jazzy Vegetarian is celebrating the September 17th release of her new book Jazzy Vegetarian Classics: Vegan Twists on American Family Favorites and the BIG September 19th premiere of Jazzy Vegetarian Season 3 on the CREATE channel all across the country. About Sarah Jane Cion: Sarah has performed with Clark Terry, Etta Jones, Anita O’Day, Bucky Pizzarelli, and Marion McPartland, among others. Cion played in the Kennedy Center Mary Lou WIlliams Women in Jazz Festival her three CDs include Summer Night, featuring saxophonist Michael Brecker, Moon Song, among the top selling modern jazz albums in Japan, and Indeed! with

Today Laura Theodore, the Jazzy Vegetarian is celebrating the September 17th release of her new book Jazzy Vegetarian Classics: Vegan Twists on American Family Favorites and the BIG, September 19th fall premiere of Jazzy Vegetarian Season 3 on the CREATE channel all across the country. Laura will welcome Dr. Pam Popper, who is featured in every episode of season three. Dr. Popper will talk about many of the fruits and veggies featured this season and we will to share a ‘sneak peek’ recipe from the series! Dr. Pam 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 the popular and riveting new book Food Over Medicine. She is part of Dr. T. Colin Campbell’s teaching team at eCornell, teaching part of a certification course on plant-based nutrition.  Dr. Popper appears in the feature film documentary, Forks Over Knives, about diet and health and she is one of the co-authors of the com

Today, Laura Theodore, the Jazzy Vegetarian will chat with author Betsy Hays and her husband, musician, John Gatti. We’ll chat and explore her exciting new book Riding with the Wind which is her first children’s book–an eco-adventure for all ages! The companion CD to the book was composed by John Gatti and is available for download via iTunes.  Laura Theodore is announcing the September 17th release of her new book Jazzy Vegetarian Classics: Vegan Twists on American Family Favorites and the Septenber 19th premiere of Jazzy Vegetarian Season 3 on the CREATE channel. Betsy Hays is a gardening, nature and business writer and her work has been published in media as diverse as The American Gardener (the publication of the American Horticultural Society), and the New Jersey Institute of Technology. Riding with the Wind is her first children’s book, and she has a second children’s story and an adult botanical murder-mystery ready to publish soon. John Gatti, has been a professional musician, composer and arranger fo

Today, Laura Theodore, the Jazzy Vegetarian will chat with Colleen Holland who is Associate Publisher and co-creator of VegNews. We’ll hear about trends, great recipes and tips for 2103 from VegNews! Laura Theodore, the Jazzy Vegetarian is announcing the September 17th release of her new book Jazzy Vegetarian Classics: Vegan Twists on American Family Favorites and the BIG fall premiere of Jazzy Vegetarian Season 3 on the CREATE channel all across the country. Colleen Holland is Associate Publisher of VegNews.  From Vegnews's beginning, Colleen has helped to grow the publication from a 28-page newspaper to an award-winning magazine. A graduate of UCLA and the Natural Gourmet Institute, Colleen has been vegan since 1995 and her background in food, marketing, and brand-building has helped to create a savvy, internationally renowned media company. 

Today Laura Theodore, the Jazzy Vegetarian welcomes two authors from The Experiment publishing company.  First, Laura will chat with Sharon Palmer, R.D., who is a Freelance Writer and author of The Plant-Powered Diet, named one of the best diet books for the New Year!  We’ll talk about her tips for dining out on a plant-based diet. Then, we'll talk with Reuben Proctor, author of Veganissimo A to Z.  Sharon Palmer: 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 and wellness dietitian, food and nutrition services director, and consultant dietitian. Reuben Proctor: Reuben is co-author of Veganissimo  - A to Z. Reuben has been vegan since 2000 and has done translation, consulting, and administrative work for vegan companies and animal rights organizations since 2004. What does Veganissimo mean? It’s a new word to describe someone who is vegan to the highest possible standard. Animal-d

Today Laura Theodore, the Jazzy Vegetarian welcomes Dr. Pam Popper to talk about the benefits of late summer and early fall seasonal produce! Dr. Pam 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 Food Over Medicine. She is part of Dr. T. Colin Campbell’s teaching team at eCornell, teaching part of a certification course on plant-based nutrition.  Dr. Popper appears in the feature film documentary, Forks Over Knives, about diet and health and she is one of the co-authors of the companion book to the film, which appeared on the New York Times bestseller list.