Gourmet's Diary of a Foodie
| Gourmet's Diary of a Foodie | |
|---|---|
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| Also known as | Food Lovers Guide to the Planet |
| Genre | Food documentary |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 3 |
| No. of episodes | 53 |
| Production | |
| Location(s) | Various |
| Running time | 26 minutes |
| Production company(s) | WGBH-TV and Zero Point Zero Production |
| Distributor | American Public Television |
| Broadcast | |
| Original channel | Public television stations in the United States, National Geographic Channel elsewhere |
| Original run | January 14, 2008 – Present |
| External links | |
| Website | |
Gourmet's Diary of a Foodie (also known internationally as Food Lovers Guide to the Planet[1]) is a documentary television program focusing on food, the culture of food, cuisine, and gastronomy.[2] The show is affiliated with Gourmet magazine.[2]
Show format
Episodes generally fall into these topic categories:[2]
- The cuisine of a particular region, such as China, Southern India, or Tasmania
- Insight from a particular chef, such as José Andrés, Paul Bartolotta, or Lydia Shire
- Cuisine involving a common ingredient/item, such as water, bread, or chili peppers
- A specific facet of food culture, such as people who prefer traditional methods over modern technology, food bloggers, or ancient traditions
- The intersection of food and the environment, such as "green" cuisine, bovine food, or farm food
- A specific type of cuisine, such as dessert, trompe l'oeil, or grilling
Each episode also features a recipe generally demonstrated by one of Gourmet magazine's editors in their test kitchen.[2] The show is divided into segments, each introduced by an unseen narrator, and featuring relevant experts in on-location discussions.
Recognition
The October 2006 episode received a 2006 James Beard Foundation Award.[3]
References
- ↑ "Food Lovers Guide to the Planet". National Geographic Channel India. Retrieved May 11, 2010.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "Gourmet's Diary of a Foodie". Gourmet Magazine. Retrieved May 11, 2010.
- ↑ "Awards" (Press release). Condé Nast. Archived from the original on 20 April 2007.