Gourmet's Diary of a Foodie
Gourmet's Diary of a Foodie is a documentary television program focusing on food, the culture of food, cuisine, and gastronomy. The show was affiliated with Gourmet magazine.
Show format
Episodes generally fall into these topic categories:- 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'œil, or grilling
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 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.The series premiered Oct. 7 2006 on PBS.