Barbara Jacobs Barbara and Leonard Jacobs have studied culinary arts for over two decades, with an emphasis on natural vegetarian-based meals. They have managed restaurants, studied cooking with master chefs, and taught cooking to hundreds of students. Barbra Jacobs is involved in fine arts and design, and since 1983 has worked as an architectural color consultant in her own company. Leonard Jacobs is now the audio publisher of Shambhala Publications. Read More Read Less