Chef Lala
Chef Lala
Chef LaLa, is an accomplished chef, cookbook author, food stylist, food consultant, certified nutritionist, and motivational speakere.[2][3][4]
Personal Life
Chef LaLa is from a family of restaurateurs and is very passionate about educating people on how to enjoy traditional cultural cuisine in a way that's healthy. She is based out of Los Angeles and has a son named Maddox. [2]
Education
Chef LaLa studied global cuisine at the notorious Le Cordon Bleu.[2]
Career
Chef LaLa runs her own high-end catering business called SAVOR!. She's made appearances on international and national television, including NBC’s TODAY! show, Martha Stewart, Dr. Oz, Univision and CNN en Español.[2]
She's also appeared as an expert on several programs including expert on Discovery Health National Body Challenge, America Now, National Univision Despierta American, The Biggest Loser, Mom Ambush, Telemundo and De Todo Un Poco.[2]
Chef LaLa has written three books: "Latin Lover Lite", "Best Loved Mexican Cooking with Chef LaLa" and "LaLa’s Yummy for your Tummy".[2]
Spokesperson
She's been a spokesperson for the following organizations: [2]
The American Diabetes Association
American Heart Association
Kidney Foundation
NBA Fit
Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles
School Garden Network
Para Los Niños
L.A.’s BEST
Step Up Network
Speaking of Women’s Health
Step Up Network Mentoring program
Cancer Association — Susan G. Komen Foundation
First 5 California
5 A Day
The Culinary Institute of America
Power Women Power Tools
Sheriff Department V.I.D.A. program
Awards And Recognition
Chef LaLa had receieved numerous rewards for her work:[2]
Joselin Institute of Health, Latino Initiatives at Harvard Medical School (2012 honoree)
American Diabetes Association, Community Spirit Award In recognition for "your unparalleled dedication and willingness to utilize your platform to change lives through education and to Stop Diabetes in the Hispanic/Latino Community" (2011)
The NAWBO Inspiration Award (2008)
MAOF National Hispanic Woman of the Year Award (2008)
Macy's ‘Community Star Award (2007)
General Mills’ ‘Corazon de Comunidad’ (Heart of the Community (2007)
LBWA Latinas in Business Award (2006)