Gourmet's Diary of a Foodie

Gourmet's Diary of a Foodie
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
Release
Original network	Public television stations in the United States, National Geographic Channel elsewhere
Original release	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

1. "Food Lovers Guide to the Planet". National Geographic Channel India. Retrieved May 11, 2010.
2. "Gourmet's Diary of a Foodie". Gourmet Magazine. Retrieved May 11, 2010.
3. "Awards" (Press release). Condé Nast. Archived from the original on 20 April 2007.

External links

• Gourmet's Diary of a Foodie at the Internet Movie Database