Chef LaLa - Heart of the Community

…Whether she’s teaching nutritious cooking at a Farmer’s Market or on a television show, LaLa is on fire with her desire to share everything she has learned to make people’s lives healthier and happier–one meal at a time…

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Una Dieta Sana Para la Reina de la Casa

La mujl!r8S el centro del hogar. Pero a pesat de ser expertas en los culdados de sus famllias, las mujeres muchas veces no se preocupan de su propia salud. Es por eso que iniciativa “Speaking of Women’s Hea!th” (“Hablando de la salud de la mujer”) ha sido iniciada para diseminar información que ayudará a la ama de casa a implementar mejores cuidados para sí misma y su familia.

Transferencia directa Una dieta sana para la reina de la casa (PDF)

Chef LaLa to keynote "Speaking of Women's Health" Community Event

Event on Saturday, June 23, Will Give Women Information to ‘Be Strong. Be Healthy. Be in Charge.’

CINCINNATI, June 12 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — A lot is inherited from our mothers; not only a gorgeous smile, good fashion sense and great culinary secrets, but also health concerns. Studies show diseases like diabetes, melanoma and heart disease can be hereditary and passed genetically down between family members. Did you know each person with a first-degree relative diagnosed with melanoma has a 50 percent greater change of developing the disease?

Families Learn To Cook with Chef LaLa at the LA's Best 5th Annual Health Festival

The 2007 Family Health Festival will serve 10,000 LA’s BEST children, staff, and families from 177 schools throughout Los Angeles. 

• What: LA’s BEST Family Health Festival
• When: SATURDAY, May 19th, 2007
• Where: Weingart Stadium, East Los Angeles College

LA’s BEST —Better Educated Students for Tomorrow— is a nationally recognized after school education, enrichment, and recreation program serving more than 26,000 children ages 5 to 12 with the greatest needs and fewest resources throughout Los Angeles.

LA’s BEST provides a safe heaven for children at 168 elementary school sites each day during the critical hours after school -at no cost to parents. 

Established in 1988, LA’s BEST is a partnership among the City of Los angeles, the Los Angeles Unified School District, and the private sector.

Learn more at lasbest.org.

Chef LaLa cooks up aHealthy Valentine's Meal with Market's Fresh Produce

Healthy foods and well-being is at the heart of the new East Los Angeles community Farmers’ Market. In celebration of the new outdoor market, Los Angeles County Supervisor Gloria Molina will join renowned Chef Lala in preparing a Valentine’s meal Saturday, February 10th at 10:00am, at the Market, 3640 First Street at Townsend Avenue. (Open to 1:00 p.m.). Known for her healthy, stress-free and traditional meals, Chef Lala will share secrets for preparing a speedy and nutritional meal using fresh produce from the new market.

Atacar la Obesidad Infantil, Responsabilidad de Todos.

Chef LaLa to Keynote "Speaking of Women's Health" Conference

Los Angeles, CA–(HISPANIC PR WIRE)–September 5, 2006–Calling all Latinas: mothers, daughters, grandmothers and, especially, girlfriends! The third annual Hablando de la Salud de la Mujer is touring in four cities around the country this fall. Designed to address specific health concerns of Latinas and their families, the event promises to be a perfect combination of luxury and learning, pampering and growth. And the morning keynote speaker is none other than celebrity Chef LaLa who adds a healthy Latina spice to her every endeavor.

Chef LaLa’s keynote address will focus on “Dishing Up the Facts: Building Blocks for Healthy Choices.” The multi-talented Cordon Bleu-trained chef and nutritionist has focused her culinary exploration on healthy preparations in the Latino kitchen. Piquant Chef Lala, otherwise called Laura Diaz, is well-known for her U’Lala Cooking show, radio and television appearances and her best selling “Latin Lover Lite” cookbook. In her inimitably entertaining style, Chef LaLa will share her insights and zest for healthy living.

• Hablando de la Salud de la Mujer takes place as follows:
• September 9 at the Radisson Miami, Miami, Fl;
• September 23 at the Civic Center, Amarillo, TX;
• October 28 at the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL; and
• November 11 at the Manchester Grand Hyatt, San Diego, CA.

 The conference is made possible through the generosity of the Federated Department Stores Foundation and Speaking of Women’s Health Foundation sponsors.

Presented by The National Speaking of Women’s Health Foundation, Hablando de la Salud de la Mujer provides women with a unique forum to gain information to improve their health and well-being in a fun and entertaining way. Think edu-tainment, education and entertainment, with professional speakers and celebrities that enlighten and celebrate women. From beauty to self-esteem and menopause to heart health, events for every interest are presented in both Spanish and English and feature speakers, breakout sessions and health screenings.

For additional information and registration for Hablando de la Salud please go to http://www.speakingofwomenshealth.com.

Chef LaLa Adds Sizzle to 2006 Latina Leaders National Health Summit

The 2006 National Health Summit Latina Leaders for Health promises to be an historic gathering of health care decision makers and influencers. A broad range of representatives from the corporate world and the government, as well as national leadership and advocacy organizations will meet September 6 - 8, 2006, at the Hyatt Regency Washington in Washington, D.C. Celebrity Chef LaLa will make a special appearance to add her own healthy Latino sizzle to the event.

HPRA Premio Awards 2006

HPRA Premio Dinner Celebrates The Best Of Our Industry And Culture

Don’t miss out on this major event! Your support of the PRemios Dinner allows HPRA to continue providing scholarships to Hispanics entering the field of communications. For more information about sponsorship opportunities or tickets, please contact Stephen Chavez at schavez@laagencia.com or call (310) 622-4698.

This year’s HPRA PRemios Dinner on Thursday, Sept. 21 at the Park Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles will offer guests a surprisingly refreshing twist to the organization’s annual scholarship dinner.

HPRA members and guests will have an opportunity to network with industry professionals in a festive, elegant setting with live music, cocktails, Latino art auction and delicious, authentic Latin cuisine.

HPRA just secured Chef Laura “Lala” Diaz to cater this year’s event. Chef LaLa is an awarding winning chef, humanitarian and Hispanic spokesperson for the 5-A-Day program, American Diabetes Association and many other organizations and author of Latin Lover Lite, the first-ever authentic guide to cooking healthy Latin favorites.

Live music by DomingoSiete, urbanized Latino classic music, and a silent art auction by Self Help Graphics featuring local artist Peter Tovar will round out this year’s event. The much-anticipated HPRA Raffle is bound to get everyone excited, as the committee is working on some great prizes this year.

The Honorees for 2006 are:

• Public Relations: Magdalena Beltran del Olmo, The California Wellness Foundation
• Journalism: Analia Sarno Riggle, KTLA-TV
• Arts & Entertainment: Carmen Zapata, Bilingual Foundation of the Arts 
• Corporation of the Year: Wells Fargo Bank

HPRA Premio Awards 2005

For more than ten years, HPRA has formally recognized esteemed Hispanic communicators and responsible corporations that are contributing to the Hispanic community through their diverse hiring practices and their corporate goodwill programs.

Congratulations to our 2005 HPRA Premio Honorees! 

• Public Relations/Communications: Gisselle Acevedo Franco President, HOY 
• Journalism: Henry Alfaro, retired, anchor KABC
• Entertainment/Arts: Edward James Olmos & Marlene L. Dermer, Latino Film Festival Directors
• Corporation of the Year: Verizon

Chef LaLa to Speak at National Health Summit in Washington DC

The 2006 National Health Summit – Latina Leaders for Health will be a historic gathering of influentials and decision makers from the public, private and direct service providers of healthcare. The summit will provide a vivid and reliable snapshot of the state of Latina health in the United States. 

Chef LaLa will share tips on how to prepare healthy meals and keep el sabor Latina!

• See the flyer
• Register online

Chef LaLa "In the Kitchen" - a benefit for Hurricane Katrina

Nationally acclaimed chef and television personality Laura Diaz (Chef LaLa) will be in Houston tomorrow at Artista restaurant.

She will cook with Artista’s executive chef Brian Doherty at an event called “In the Kitchen”.

Enjoy a hands-on cooking lesson with these two respected chefs as you gather in the kitchen cooking and sampling perfectly paired wines from Franciscan Oakville Estates. 

Only 14 participants  /  $75 per person 
Thursday, June 22 from 3pm-5pm at Artista restaurant 

Proceeds benefit Chefs and Restaurants affected by Hurricane Katrina. 

This event is part of Wine Week in The Woodlands.

2006 NLWBMA-LA Award

Chef LaLa wins the 2006 National Latina Business Women Association, L.A. Chapter award for Culinary Arts/Food Services.

   

NLBWA Past Awardees (PDF)

Chef LaLa Featured on Discovery Health

The Discovery Health Channel aired “National Body Challenge” on Sun. and Mon., Jan. 15 and 16, featuring Laura Diaz, also known as Chef Lala, certified nutritionist and author from Agoura Hills, in the show’s second installment.

Diaz helped a Southern California Latino family learn to cook healthier food with the same taste they are accustomed to.

The special took an in-depth look at obesity in America by following the physical and emotional journey of four Los Angeles families as they worked together to achieve healthier lifestyles.

“As with many Latino families, this family fried most of their food to have the ethnic taste,” said LaLa. “My goal was to teach them that cooking healthier doesn’t need to sacrifice the taste they are familiar with.”

LaLa worked with the entire family to cut calories and ultimately shed pounds by substituting cooking sprays for lard, lowfat beef and cheese for full-fat versions, and turkey bacon for regular bacon.

“There are ways to add flavor and to add culture to food without adding all the fat and calories,” said LaLa. “Eating should be a decadent experience, not one that you dread because choices are limited. A healthier lifestyle is about better ingredients, healthier cooking techniques and smaller portions.”

Chef LaLa is the author of the “Latin Lover Lite” cookbook. She trained in classic French techniques at Le Cordon Bleu and has studied Latin cuisine worldwide.

For more information on the Discovery Health National Body Challenge, visit www.discoveryhealth.com.

KTLA Turkey Phone Bank

Chef Lala provided her services to KTLA during their Turkey Phone Bank and Thanksgiving Feast on the Morning News. 

LaLa supports Family Violence Prevention Services in Nutcracker Sweets 2005

Chef LaLa will participate in the 12th Annual Salute to Holiday Desserts from Celebrated Chefs, — a program of Family Violence Prevention Services, Inc. — on Tuesday, November 29, 2005 from 5:30 - 8:30pm. The event, to be held at The Club at Sonterra (901 Sonterra Boulevard, San Antonio, TX) will benefit the Battered Women’s Shelter of Bexar County. 

'Latin Lover Lite' with Joe DiAngelo

© Joe DiAngeloI was last Sunday with celebrity chef Lala and all I can say that I was impressed with her art of cooking. She is a real power LATINA. What a cute girl. Such a sweet personality. Let me tell you one thing about her: she works 16 hrs per day, owns catering company in California, has own book and cooking TV show. And look at this now, she finds some time for community work and she is educating people how to eat healthy and fight diabetes. We were working together last weekend for American Diabetes Association. I am really impressed with her healthy Latino food.

Chef Lala has captured the passion of Latino Cuisine, with a healthy balance. Her cooking book is great, so many healthy recipes. If you are serious to get into a great shape and you like the latin food, this is the book for you.

See more on Joe’s blog…

Cattle Baron's Ball 2005

American Cancer Society - Chef LaLa participates in the The Seventh Annual Cancer Society’s Cattle Baron’s Ball – Orange County Gold Rush for a Cure at the Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort in Newport Beach, CA. Proceeds from the Ball will be used to STOMP OUT CANCER by funding the activities of the Cancer Society Orange County Region, including grants, educational programs for prevention and early detection, and direct services to local cancer patients and their families.

Learn more about the OC Barons’ League of the American Cancer Society at ocbaronsleague.com.

Chef LaLa at Feria de la Salud 2005

Chef LaLa will be leading cooking demonstrations at Feria de la Salud, June 26, 2005. Join her in Celebrating Life with Diabetes at Anne Loftus Playground, Fort Tryon Park, Inwood, NY. Sponsored by the American Diabetes Association.

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Chef LaLa Speaks at the 7th Annual Latina Conference

THE KEYS OF LEADERSHIP

Credit Unions, League Attend Empowering Latina Conference

Arrowhead Credit Union and Altura Credit Union were among the major sponsors of the seventh annual Latina Conference, presented in Ontario by Hispanic Lifestyle Magazine.

The empowerment conference, whose theme was The Keys of Leadership, was held at the Ontario Airport Hilton in Ontario, CA and attracted a gathering from throughout Southern California. Among those attending were representatives from Arrowhead CU and Orange County’s CU, and League International Relations Manager Letty Cordon-Hernandez.

The conference featured workshops, keynote addresses by Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (D-47th District) and state Senator Nell Solo (D-32nd District), and exhibitors. Other speakers included Rialto Mayor Grace Vargas and Crafton Hills College President Gloria Macias-Harrison. There were also two panel discussions: on careers in broadcasting presented by staff members from KTLA-TV, and on living, food, business, and family presented by television hostesses Chef Lala and Jill-Michelle Melean, and singing artist Karina Nuvo.

During her lunch keynote address, Congresswoman Sanchez spoke about three days that look “her breath away.” When she became the first person in her family to get a college diploma; when she won her first election to Congress in 1996 by 984 votes; and when she and her sister, Linda Sanchez, were sworn in together as congresswomen, becoming the first two sisters to do so. She encouraged attendees to do great things. “You are the future leaders of this country. Go out and get it done,” she said.

Ayude a Sus Hijos a Empezar Su Año Escolar en Salud

Tras un verano lleno de diversión y actividades bajo el sol, sus niños se preparan para volver a la escuela. Para que mantengan su energía durante el año escolar y empiecen a desarrollar hábitos alimenticios sanos, la reconocida Chef Lala – autora de Latin Lover Lite – dice que es bueno que lleven siempre comida fresca y nutritiva en sus loncheras.

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