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Three Las Vegas chefs to host online event with James Beard Foundation

Diana Edelman
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Diana Edelman, founder of Vegans, Baby, and the James Beard Foundation continue their partnership with an online chef event. Join host Diana Edelman on Wednesday, March 31 from 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. PDT for Spotlight on Vegetables, Street Food to Sushi.

The free online event is put on by the James Beard Foundation and sponsored by Oatly and feature three celebrated Las Vegas chefs. With plant-based cooking being better for bodies and the planet, Edelman’s enlisted a group of talented chefs. The goal: to teach viewers how to turn favorite dishes into plant-based sensations, from sushi to street food and sweets.

The Las Vegas Chefs and Restaurants

Chef John Le, owner Casson Trenor, Chikyū Vegan Sushi & Izakaya

Diana Edelman and the James Beard Foundation partner to bring Las Vegas chefs together for an online event March 31, 2021.

Learn techniques to turn plants into flavorful sushi. From swaps like watermelon or tomatoes for tuna to more creative options, Chef Le and Casson Trenor give you some tips and shows you how to prepare one of the restaurant’s popular rolls.

Chef Iman Haggag, POTs

Diana Edelman and the James Beard Foundation partner to bring Las Vegas chefs together for an online event March 31, 2021.

Discover owner/chef Haggag’s journey to opening the only Egyptian (and entirely plant-based) restaurant in Las Vegas. Learn more about Egyptian cuisine and its deep roots in produce-forward dishes and how to assemble the country’s most popular street food, koshari.

Chef Angela Sweetser, Queen of Hearts

Diana Edelman and the James Beard Foundation partner to bring Las Vegas chefs together for an online event March 31, 2021.

Follow along with Food Network contestant and certified pastry chef Sweetser as she shows you how to swap out dairy for plant-based milk to make Panna Coatta using Oatly. Plus, learn some basic plant-based baking swaps. 

There are a limited number of spots for the Zoom event. Register to attend the James Beard online event today.
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  • Chef John Le, owner Casson Trenor, Chikyū Vegan Sushi & Izakaya
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  • Chef Angela Sweetser, Queen of Hearts
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