Chef Candice Kumai was born and raised in California as the daughter of a Japanese mother and Polish-American father. She was surrounded by the food and culture of both her parents, but she was just as fond of junk food. It wasn’t until she attended culinary school that she turned her life around and started “eating clean.” She was the youngest chef to compete on the first season of Bravo’s “Top Chef” and is recognized as one of the leading health and wellness experts in the country. Kumai joins “CBS This Morning: Saturay” to share her story and dishes from her cookbook, “Clean Green Eats.” Source
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Guy Fieri helped raise $25 million for restaurant workers in need
When millions of people were out of work during the pandemic, Food Network host Guy Fieri wanted to support his community. So, he joined the Restaurant Employee Relief Fund, and helped raise $25 million for restaurant workers in need. Source
Charlie Rose discusses his interview with Sean Penn
In an exclusive interview on “60 Minutes,” Sean Penn opens up about interviewing drug kingpin Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, one of the most wanted men in the world before his recent re-capture. Charlie Rose spoke with Meg Oliver and Elaine Quijano about his conversation with the actor. Source
Newtown dad’s album honoring daughter earns Grammy nominations
Two years after his daughter, Ana, was killed in the school shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School, saxophonist Jimmy Greene released “Beautiful Life,” his first album since the tragedy. Now the album is nominated for two Grammys. Greene was standing behind President Obama last week when the president announced his executive action on guns. Gayle King spoke to Greene and his wife, Nelba, about how they’ve grieved and cherished a life cut short. Source
Sean Penn on journalists who criticized “El Chapo” interview
Sean Penn and Rolling Stone are defending his interview with drug lord Joaquin Guzman, known as “El Chapo.” They have come under heavy criticism for allowing the cartel leader to review the article before it was published in the magazine. Publisher Jann Wenner is standing by Rolling Stone’s decision to hand “El Chapo” what he called “story approval.” Wenner said it’s a “small price to pay” for the interview. In an interview for this Sunday’s “60 Minutes,” Charlie Rose asked Penn about the controversial decision. Source
ISIS claims responsibility for Jakarta attack
Bombs and bullets killed two and wounded at least 26 Thursday in Jakarta, Indonesia. ISIS says the five attackers were acting on their behalf. Seth Doane reports. Source
The pros and cons of low oil prices
Crude oil closed higher Thursday, but is still far below the $100 a barrel price it peaked at 18 months ago. That means a lot of relief at the gas pump, but it may actually hurt a number of Americans. Jill Schlesinger explains. Source
Bernie Sanders closes in on Hillary Clinton in Iowa
Bernie Sanders trails Hillary Clinton by only two points in Iowa, with the caucus just weeks away. Nancy Cordes reports on the Sanders surge. Source
Live Updates: Multiple people shot at Tennessee high school
“I’m walking up to the scene now, all I can say is pray,” Vice Mayor Gwen McKenzie told CBS affiliate WVLT. Source
Republicans debate before Iowa Caucus
The seven top-polling Republicans will square off Thursday night in their second to last debate before the Iowa Caucus. The latest poll says 56 percent of Iowa Republicans still aren’t set on who they want their candidate to be. Major Garrett reports. Source