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{{Infobox television
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| image = GourmetsDiaryOfAFoodie.jpg
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| show_name_2 = Food Lovers Guide to the Planet
| alt_name = Food Lovers Guide to the Planet
| genre = Food documentary
| genre = Food documentary
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| runtime = 26 minutes
| runtime = 26 minutes
| company = [[WGBH-TV]] and [[Zero Point Zero Production]]
| company = [[WGBH-TV]] and [[Zero Point Zero Production]]
| distributor = [[American Public Television]]
| channel = Public television stations in the United States, [[National Geographic Channel]] elsewhere
| channel = Public television stations in the United States, [[National Geographic Channel]] elsewhere
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'''''Gourmet's Diary of a Foodie''''' (also known internationally as '''''Food Lovers Guide to the Planet'''''<ref name="natgeoin">{{Cite web|title=Food Lovers Guide to the Planet |publisher=National Geographic Channel India |url=http://www.natgeotv.co.in/Programmes/EpisodeGuide.aspx?Id=239 |accessdate=May 11, 2010 }}{{dead link|date=March 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>) is a documentary television program focusing on food, the culture of food, cuisine, and [[gastronomy]].<ref name="website">{{Cite web | title=Gourmet's Diary of a Foodie | publisher=Gourmet Magazine | url=http://www.gourmet.com/diaryofafoodie/ | accessdate=May 11, 2010 }}</ref> The show is affiliated with ''[[Gourmet (magazine)|Gourmet]]'' magazine.<ref name="website" />
'''''Gourmet's Diary of a Foodie''''' (also known internationally as '''''Food Lovers Guide to the Planet'''''<ref name="natgeoasia">{{Cite web|title=Food Lovers Guide to the Planet |publisher=NGC Europe Limited |url=http://natgeotv.com/asia/food-lovers-guide/about |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100625024039/http://natgeotv.com/asia/food%2Dlovers%2Dguide/about |url-status=dead |archive-date=June 25, 2010 |access-date=April 1, 2017 }}</ref>) is a documentary television program focusing on food, the culture of food, cuisine, and [[gastronomy]].<ref name="website">{{Cite web | title=Gourmet's Diary of a Foodie | publisher=Gourmet Magazine | url=http://www.gourmet.com/diaryofafoodie/ | access-date=May 11, 2010 }}</ref> The show was affiliated with ''[[Gourmet (magazine)|Gourmet]]'' magazine.<ref name="website" />


==Show format==
==Show format==
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* A specific facet of food culture, such as people who prefer traditional methods over modern technology, food [[blog]]gers, or ancient traditions
* A specific facet of food culture, such as people who prefer traditional methods over modern technology, food [[blog]]gers, or ancient traditions
* The intersection of food and the environment, such as "[[Environmentally friendly|green]]" cuisine, [[bovine]] food, or farm food
* The intersection of food and the environment, such as "[[Environmentally friendly|green]]" cuisine, [[bovine]] food, or farm food
* A specific type of cuisine, such as [[dessert]], [[trompe l'oeil]], or [[grilling]]
* A specific type of cuisine, such as [[dessert]], ''[[trompe-l'œil]]'', or [[grilling]]


Each episode also features a recipe generally demonstrated by one of ''Gourmet'' magazine's editors in their test kitchen.<ref name="website" />
Each episode also features a recipe generally demonstrated by one of ''Gourmet'' magazine's editors in their test kitchen.<ref name="website" />
The show is divided into segments, each introduced by an unseen narrator, and featuring relevant experts in on-location discussions.
The show is divided into segments, each introduced by an unseen narrator, and featuring relevant experts in on-location discussions.

==Production==
The show came about because executives at [[WGBH-TV|WGBH]] wanted to capture the "foodie" audience. WGBH turned to New York-based [[Zero Point Zero Production]] led by Lydia Tenaglia and Michael Selditch. Zero Point Zero produced the show with WGBH, in association with ''[[Gourmet (magazine)|Gourmet]]'' magazine and [[Discovery, Inc.#Discovery Networks International|Discovery Networks International]]. Director of Photography Zach Zamboni used a Panasonic [[Panasonic AG-DVX100|AG-DVX100]] camcorder to capture the footage.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.proquest.com/docview/199874646|title=Good Taste - Production on PBS' Diary of a Foodie|first=Peter|last=Caranicas|date=December 2006|id={{ProQuest|199874646}} }}</ref>

The series premiered Oct. 7 2006 on PBS.


==Recognition==
==Recognition==
The October 2006 episode received a 2006 [[James Beard Foundation Award]].<ref>{{cite press release
The October 2006 episode received a 2006 [[James Beard Foundation Award]].<ref>{{cite press release
| publisher=[[Condé Nast]] | url=http://www.gourmet.com/services/presscenter/pressreleases/awards | title=Awards | deadurl=yes | archivedate=20 April 2007 | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070420042328/http://www.gourmet.com/services/presscenter/pressreleases/awards }}{{self-published inline|date=February 2015}}</ref>
| publisher=[[Condé Nast]] | url=http://www.gourmet.com/services/presscenter/pressreleases/awards | title=Awards | url-status=dead | archive-date=20 April 2007 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070420042328/http://www.gourmet.com/services/presscenter/pressreleases/awards }}</ref>{{self-published inline|date=February 2015}}


==References==
==References==
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{{WGBH}}
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[[Category:PBS network shows]]
[[Category:PBS original programming]]
[[Category:2008 American television series debuts]]
[[Category:2008 American television series debuts]]
[[Category:American cooking television series]]
[[Category:2000s American cooking television series]]
[[Category:2010s American cooking television series]]

Latest revision as of 19:39, 25 November 2023

Gourmet's Diary of a Foodie
Title card
Also known asFood Lovers Guide to the Planet
GenreFood documentary
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons3
No. of episodes53
Production
Production locationVarious
Running time26 minutes
Production companiesWGBH-TV and Zero Point Zero Production
Original release
NetworkPublic television stations in the United States, National Geographic Channel elsewhere
ReleaseOctober 7, 2006 (2006-10-07)

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 was affiliated with Gourmet magazine.[2]

Show format

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Episodes generally fall into these topic categories:[2]

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.

Production

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The show came about because executives at WGBH wanted to capture the "foodie" audience. WGBH turned to New York-based Zero Point Zero Production led by Lydia Tenaglia and Michael Selditch. Zero Point Zero produced the show with WGBH, in association with Gourmet magazine and Discovery Networks International. Director of Photography Zach Zamboni used a Panasonic AG-DVX100 camcorder to capture the footage.[3]

The series premiered Oct. 7 2006 on PBS.

Recognition

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The October 2006 episode received a 2006 James Beard Foundation Award.[4][self-published source?]

References

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  1. ^ "Food Lovers Guide to the Planet". NGC Europe Limited. Archived from the original on June 25, 2010. Retrieved April 1, 2017.
  2. ^ a b c d "Gourmet's Diary of a Foodie". Gourmet Magazine. Retrieved May 11, 2010.
  3. ^ Caranicas, Peter (December 2006). "Good Taste - Production on PBS' Diary of a Foodie". ProQuest 199874646.
  4. ^ "Awards" (Press release). Condé Nast. Archived from the original on 20 April 2007.
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