Laura Theodore, Host Of National Public Television's "Jazzy Vegetarian."

Vegan Cooking

No matter what dietary preference you follow, adding more plant foods to your existing diet is always a good idea. Laura Theodore comes on the show to discuss accessible recipes that are based on classic American dishes, using vegetables, fruits, whole grains, nuts and non-animal proteins. She is the Jazzy Vegetarian and she will offer wonderful ways to do just that.

Laura Theodore is a television and radio host, vegan cook, sustainable lifestyle blogger, compassionate cookbook author, and award-winning jazz singer and actor. She is the proud creator of the “Jazzy Vegetarian," and author of “Jazzy Vegetarian: Lively Vegan Cuisine Made Easy and Delicious.”

Laura is presently the on-camera host, writer, and co-producer of the "Jazzy Vegetarian" television show on Public Television. She hosts the weekly show, "Jazzy Vegetarian Radio," a talk/music format that focuses on delicious, easy to prepare, plant-based recipes, eco-entertaining tips, celebrity interviews, and upbeat music, served up with a bit of fun on the side! As an award-winning jazz singer and songwriter, Laura has recorded six solo CDs, including her award-winning disc, “Tonight's the Night,” which received a Musician Magazine Award. Her 2009 CD release with the late, great Joe Beck entitled "Golden Earrings," was selected to appear on the 52nd Grammy Award list in the category of “Best Jazz Vocal Album.”

Dr. Derrick DeSilva

11 / 28 / 2011