The Jazzy Vegetarian

Today Laura Theodore, the Jazzy Vegetarian welcomes Victoria Moran to chat about wellness and veganism. Ms. Moran is the author of eleven books, a certified holistic health counselor (HHC, AADP) in private practice, and director of Main Street Vegan Academy, training vegan lifestyle coaches. Her latest book is Main Street Vegan, which VegNews magazine calls “The Vegan Bible, New Testament.” A two-time Oprah! guest, winner of “Vegan of the Year” for 2012, and host of the Main Street Vegan Show on Unity.FM radio, Victoria lives in a green condo in New York City. 

Today Laura Theodore, the Jazzy Vegetarian welcomes jazz singer and board certified family physician Dr. Miki Purnell. Miki Purnell recently made her notable recording debut with Swingin’ to the Sea and she received her Medical Degree at Okayama University Medical School in Japan. She’ll share her tips on healthy eating with some of the top Asian super foods and we’ll play music from her fabulous CD! Dr. Purnell is a board certified Family Practice Physician. She received her Medical Degree at Okayama University Medical School in Japan and earned her Educational Commission For Foreign Medical Graduate permanent certificate. She completed her family practice residency training at University of Hawaii Family Practice residency Program.  Dr. Purnell's special interests include food as medicine, regular exercise, stress management, integrative medicine, medical journalism and broadcasting, and therapeutic aspects of music, especially singing.  Dr. Purnell is also a singer/voice coach with classical and jazz backg

Today Laura Theodore, the Jazzy Vegetarian welcomes Brian Patton, author of The Sexy Vegan’s Happy Hour at Home: Small Plates, Big Flavors, and Potent Cocktails (New World Library, June 1, 2013). In addition we’ll chat with animator Eugene Hamm, about his 18 minute short Cook For Your Life. When Brian Patton, a regular guy rather than a highfalutin chef, began posting videos on YouTube as his hilarious alter ego, “The Sexy Vegan,” he achieved celebrity status, including a book deal for his first book The Sexy Vegan Cookbook. In his new book, recipes include yamburger sliders, seven-second salsa, cucumber almond dates, and heart of palm ceviche. The book also has innovative delights such as rhubarb pancakes and rhubarb mimosas, because, as Brian writes, it's always 5 o’clock somewhere. Eugene Hamm is an animator whose 18 minute short COOK FOR YOUR LIFE is about a chicken, a pig, and a bull who wake up one morning to find they are the last three animals the farmer hasn't eaten and they have until lunchtime to t

Today Laura Theodore, the Jazzy Vegetarian welcomes Marty Davey, AKA LaDiva Dietitian to talk about plant-based recipes for kids. Marty Davey, MS, RD, LDN is a registered dietitian with a background in film and television.  She has been working with kids and weight management for almost 10 years and is certified in Childhood Obesity.  She has a private practice based on her work as a weight management researcher for Marywood University and the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. LaDiva’s latest DVD, FAB Fruit  Festival!, is animated and targeted to kids 4-8.  Not only does it make fruit nutrition easy and fun, but makes chemistry and cooking a BLAST! 

Today Laura Theodore, the Jazzy Vegetarian celebrates July 4th by welcoming Grammy, Latin Grammy and Emmy award winning pianist and composer Michel Camilo to talk about his new CD What's Up? Michel is wrapped in a human being of boundless enthusiasm, musical passion, and love of life. In addition, we’ll chat with Dr. Pam Popper, to talk about the nutritional value and benefits of seasonal stone fruit, which we can find soon in farm markets around the country! Michel Camilo bridges the genres of Jazz, Classical, Popular and World music. He is a pianist with a brilliant technique and a composer who flavors his tunes with the spice of Caribbean rhythms and jazz harmonies. To see him perform live is to witness the energy of a tropical storm being unleashed on 88 keys. Academy Award-winning filmmaker Fernando Trueba, who featured Camilo in his documentary film Calle 54, says: "Michel Camilo is one of the top all-around musicians. Whether it's jazz, classical, Latin American music or film music, Michel is in his el

Today Laura Theodore, the Jazzy Vegetarian welcomes Leslie Cerier, “The Organic Gourmet,” who specializes in whole foods and organic cuisine. We’ll talk about her new book: Visionary Cooking: Food for the Eyes. In addition we’ll welcome Grammy Nominee, musician and composer David Chesky to hear about his new CD, The New York Rags. David Chesky's newest release, is the picture-perfect illustration of how artist and company consistently reach for-and deliver-the presentation of music in an über-pristine manner that routinely dazzles. The 18 tracks on The New York Rags, all written and performed solo by Chesky- are at once both timeless and undeniably contemporary. Leslie Cerier’s Visionary Cooking: Food for the Eyes wasco-written by Marc Grossman, OD, L.Ac., a leading holistic eye doctor in practice for over 30 years. Leslie is a chef, author, environmentalist, educator and photographer who has written 6 cookbooks focusing on eating local, seasonal, and organic foods. 

Today Laura Theodore, the Jazzy Vegetarian welcomes Dr. Daniel Nadeau, co-author of The Color Code:  A Revolutionary Eating Plan for Optimum Health to talk about a full day of Jazzy Vegetarian summer menus! We’ll share recipes ideas, meal plans and nutritional information for an easy day of breakfast, lunch and dinner menus to share during the warm weather months! Dr. Dan A. Nadeau is Medical Director of the Diabetes and Endocrinology Associates of York Hospital, York Maine and he is former Assistant Professor of Medicine at Tufts Medical School in Boston. 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 and he is the recipient the National Research Service Award. He co-authored the book on nutrition entitled The Color Code:  A Revolutionary Eating Plan for Optimum Health which hails the health benefits of eating brightly colored fruits and vegetables.  

Today Laura Theodore, the Jazzy Vegetarian welcomes Michéal Castaldo, the independent classical-crossover artist who has scheduled his album release just in time for summer with his release of BERGAMOT, A BREATH OF FRESH AIR. We'll chat about his new CD and share great ideas for summer food and entertaining! Michéal Castaldo has been quoted as being…"An amazing Italian tenor"… by Maria Bartiromo of CNBC. Micheal has diverse passions in hospitality, olive oil, aged balsamic vinegar and music production. Knowing this, one can understand the entrepreneurial spirit of Michéal Castaldo and his new album unites all aspects of the artist, his roots to his villa and olive orchard in Calabria and his desire to serve up quality music to feed and now refresh the needs of his listeners. Michéal’s adoration for Olive Oil and his art of making beautiful music, evidenced in his newest release, BERGAMOT, creates the perfect love affair and the ultimate gift to dance the night away under the Mediterranean sky. The Bergamot CD

Today Laura Theodore, the Jazzy Vegetarian welcomes Dr. Pam Popper to talk about B12 in relation to a plant-based diet! The internationally recognized health expert will give us important information about B12 and our diet. 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.

Today Laura Theodore, the Jazzy Vegetarian welcomes Jenny Brown, co-founder of the nonprofit Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary. In addition, we will welcome Cheryl Durzy of The Vegan Vine to share about how Vegan Vine wines are made entirely without any animal products - perfect for summertime wine sipping!  Newsflash: You can now pre-order the companion cookbook to Season Three of Jazzy Vegetarian on PBS:  Jazzy Vegetarian Classics: Vegan Twists on American Family Favorites.  About Jenny Brown: Woodstock Farm Sanctuary cares for more than 200 animal victims of the meat and dairy industry. Jenny’s memoir, The Lucky Ones, is about her journey from cancer survivor to farmed animal advocate. The Lucky Ones, was co-written with Gretchen Primack and it includes animal-friendly recipes. Brown’s passion, resiliency and skill at overcoming obstacles inspires readers to make compassionate food choices as well as recognize that “just one person” can make a difference.

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

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 n

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 singleAnd 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 Produc

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

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.