MY idea for a Food Network (or just a TV) show...
Of course starring me!
I figure there are about 12 episodes per year. I would do two things, one for the first year; which would be focus on going to local farmer's markets and profiling only regional and in season organic (first choice) produce. So there would be 3 shows for the spring, 3 for the summer, etc. I would take the show outside and directly to the market; introducing local growers, profiling the seasonal aspects to cooking and eating, doing mini-shows on questions, such as what is organic?, and do you know your grower? First FM, since this show originates in the bay area would be the Berkeley Farmer's Market. We, meaning the audience and I, would shop together, then go home and cook and eat! I would choice the quintessential veggies and fruits for each of the seasons, how and where, how to choose, varieties, etc. Then we would talk to the FM person about their produce, choose the best, then go home and prepare, all along giving advice, facts, ideas, and general conversation about the loveliness of local, in season, fresh fruits and veggies, all from a local farmer's market.
The 2nd year of the show I would go 'regional' - taking the show on the road to the south, east, and northern regions of the US and doing the exact same thing; profiling local cooks and farmer's markets, people and ideas that are making a difference.
I would have special topics to talk about; maybe even do a panel discussion about ways to get locally grown and ideally organic, produce into the hands of people that traditionally and historically haven't had the opportunity for access.
I would profile regional cooks too; cooks that are making a difference in their community. Wed go shopping together and then cook and eat!
You heard it hear first folks! Still stumped for a name of the show tho', so I'm still thinking...:-)
