World-renowned chef, caterer, television host, nutritionist and author, Chef LaLa’s life is a poetic maze. In our intimate interview I tried to decode the operating principles behind her success with pre-written tailored questions.Look for Chef LaLa in People Magazine, page 72 of the “50 mas Bellos” issue (June 2005).
Mariachis announce celebrity chef LaLa (Laura Diaz) as she begins her cooking demonstration, while a row over, her father proudly promotes her books. A taco truck serving gorditas from the popular Doña Tota chain faces off with a display promoting an assortment of food products from Nuevo León. There’s chips and salsa at every turn, and sweets at every corner.
The conference featured workshops, keynote addresses by Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (D-47th District) and state Senator Nell Solo (D-32nd District), and exhibitors. …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.
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 poncheras.
Chef Lala señala que del mismo modo que en Estados Unidos se está produciendo una “latinización” de la comida por la influencia de la población hispana, en el mundo hace años que se está dando una “americanización” de los hábitos culinarios.
On May 14, 2005 Chef LaLa will team up with Latino 5 a Day Campaign “Pound the Pavement for Better Health.” Walk and festival focusing on Healthy choices for the entire family.
Women at Work - Adelante Mujer Latina! - Saturday April 16, 2005 Career and Education Choices for the Future.
Chef LaLa will join the American Heart Association’s Fourth Annual Corazones Unidos (Hearts United) Gala, to be held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. This event is unique in that all net dollars raised by this gala directly support American Heart Association sponsored Latino programs affiliate-wide.
Chef LaLa is now a board member of the Professional Chef’s Association! See the full list of members.
Laura Diaz, who calls herself Chef LaLa, also can be expected to make health pitches while appearing at road show events for Foster Farms.
Chef LaLa (well known culinary expert Laura Diaz) will chair this important part of the program, which will include a cooking contest using exhibitor products.
Chef LaLa empowers the community as she participates in the second annual Binational Health Week (BHW). A historic opportunity to improve Immigrant Health and Well-Being.
…Each salsa featured a variety of produce from across the color spectrum and ranged from a traditional salsa roja to a fresh fruit salsa. Once the votes were tallied, Chef Lala proved to be the best according to voting market goers. She took home top honors in what will now be an annual 5 A Day Week tradition in Santa Monica.
Panelists for the morning discussion include: Joy Enriquez (recording artist, Arista Records), Evelina Fernandez (Luminarias, American Me, actress, writer) Jackie Guerra (An American Fam- ily, Selena) Seidy Lopez (Showtime’s Resurrection Blvd., Mi Vida Loca) and Chef Lala (Ulala! The Cooking Show).
Según la Asociación México-Americana de Abarroteros (MAGA), el gasto por publicidad en español en todo el país alcanza ya los 200 mil millones de dólares anualesWhether she’s teaching nutritious cooking at a Farmer’s Market or on a television show, Chef 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.
