Gourmet's Diary of a Foodie
At the end of last summer, a film crew lobbed in town to get some facts and footage about the fabulous cuisine of Vietnam. An upcoming episode of Gourmet's Diary of a Foodie (APT) will report the findings. While they were in Hanoi, they were also filming a segment for another episode on foodbloggers, in which I was invited to take part.
'Bloggers: Confessions of the Food Obsessed' screened in the US last week. Privileged to be included in the project along with the legendary Pim of Chez Pim (San Fransisco and the world), Josh of Cha Xiu Bao (Hong Kong) and David Lebovitz (Paris), I dragged the crew around town on motorbikes through crazy traffic, wet markets and spectacular summer thunderstorms to eat pho. Tom and Rob, the guys from Zero Point Zero Productions, risked life and limb - all in the pursuit of a good story. And beautifully put together it is, though I'm yet to see the full episode.
The post I was eating and writing at the time can be read here. A preview of the program can be viewed here and downloaded from iTunes at season's end.
Welcome to viewers of the program!
I wish I'd been there eating with you. The pho looked really good, and I miss the smell of earth after a good summer rainstorm.
Posted by: Pim | 19 February 2008 at 01:35 AM
Sticky Rice, saw the program and thought you were great. It was really interesting to see that Vietnam is such a culinary destination to warrant a visit along with SF, Paris and Hong Kong. I visited a year ago and love the food so I'm glad the country is getting recognition and, of course, you're doing your part with this great blog! Keep up the good work!
Posted by: Single Guy Chef | 19 February 2008 at 06:18 AM
Congratulations! Just don't let the fame and fortune go to your head. ;-)
Posted by: Robyn | 19 February 2008 at 11:20 AM
Thanks - it was a hoot! A real eye-opener to see how time consuming it is to make good TV.
Robyn - it's 15 minutes of fame and absolutely no fortune. It's all for love thus far!
Pim - Look forward to seeing the show and your segment in full! That foodie hamper you put together lokked pretty bloody good.
Posted by: Sticky | 19 February 2008 at 06:06 PM
Congratulations! How exciting to have Diary of a Foodie in Hanoi.
Posted by: Diana | 19 February 2008 at 06:50 PM
Great episode! Now I'm craving bo bun...instead of all this chocolate...
Posted by: David | 22 February 2008 at 03:16 PM
please post when this becomes available on iTunes!
Posted by: bac | 23 February 2008 at 04:33 AM
I saw the program too in PBS ... it was awesome... I was really interested in the "noodle/chicken soup" ... Everything you describe sounds great..... It makes us want to go and share a bowl too!
Congratulations!
Posted by: Paloma | 24 February 2008 at 03:50 AM
I saw this show this afternoon and immediately added you to my bloglines. I love vietnamese food and can't wait to read more!
Posted by: margalit | 24 February 2008 at 05:12 AM
Thanks everyone. Glad you enjoyed the program. Can't wait to see it myself! One of the pitfalls of living in a media backwater! Apparently it'll be shown on Nat Geo Channel in Asia but haven't seen it listed yet.
David - I'd swap locations with you for a day anyday!
Posted by: Sticky | 26 February 2008 at 10:24 PM
I PVR'd the episode and watched it just a few days ago. Good job!
Posted by: The Guilty Carnivore | 01 March 2008 at 04:41 AM
Thanks so much for doing the show - I heard your shoots were a blast! The series will air on National Geographic worldwide later this year. And to watch more of Diary of a Foodie in the US, find your local PBS listing and air-time here: http://www.movable-feast.com/gourmet.html
Posted by: Louisa | 15 March 2008 at 12:35 AM
Wish we had had the opportunity to see the show. It sounds really good and I hope other things will come from it for you.
Sticky rice is such a attractive title and I happen to love rice. My husband only likes it if it is baked after cooking and gets a crusty finish. You have to be carteful not to break a tooth on it, but with some rich gravy it is actually very tasty
Beryl
Posted by: beryl | 01 July 2008 at 05:03 PM
i saw the episode on YouTube it was great ! We're going to Vietnam in 3 weeks for our Honeymoon and your blog has given us so much information. Thanks so much - you're doing a great job well done!
Posted by: Peita Callaghan | 26 July 2008 at 06:14 PM
I saw you on Nat Geo this week. Loved the show, and loved your segment. Have bookmarked your blog and will be reading regularly. I'm in Thailand and it's given me impetus to include more food related stuff on my blog - god knows, I eat enough food in Bangkok :-)
keep up the good work!
Posted by: Michelle | 12 October 2008 at 08:06 AM
You write very well.
Posted by: Moriba | 28 October 2008 at 02:43 PM
Whats that in the image? looks so delicious...mmph! Great episode! Congratulations!
Posted by: Egy Azziera | 12 March 2009 at 05:50 PM