Emeril's Gone Green

A couple of weeks ago we announced the launch of Discovery Channel’s newest network, Planet Green. With it being food week for us, it seemed only appropriate to showcase celebrity chef, Emeril Lagasse's newest show on the network, Emeril Green.

According to the celebrity chef, the best meals are always made with the freshest ingredients. That is why Emeril will show viewers how to cook healthy, delicious meals using only organic and in-season foods. The show is shot on location in Whole Foods Market, and Emeril, along with the help of the Whole Foods team, cover such questions as which foods increase the taste of meals and at what cost.

To watch Emeril's newest show on Planet Green, go to the website to check for local listings. And if you have managed to read this little blurb without yelling a gratuitous "BAM!", then I am impressed!

Planet Green Network Launched

It's about time! Discovery Channel just launched the first all-access, totally green network. Planet Green will be a 24/7 guide on how to create a more sustainable lifestyle. Hmm… boring and sometimes depressing shows about the current climate crisis? Think again. This is Emerald City, baby.

One of the most anticipated shows will have a familiar face to anyone who watches HBO. Adrian Grenier, of HBO's Entourage, will host Alter Eco, a green makeover show. Think Tye Pennington, but without the giant bus and a lot more recycling. First up, the Tokio Lounge in LA is getting a completely new, sustainable look and will reopen with the new name Eco.

The other uber-famous environmentalist you might recognize is Leonardo DiCaprio, credited as a producer on the show Greensburg. About a year ago, the town of Greensburg, Kansas was completely leveled due to a devastating F-5 tornado that ripped through. Now, as the town tries to piece itself back together, they've decided to make the town as eco-friendly as possible. This show will document their efforts.

Ed Begley, Jr. will be the focus on Living with Ed, a reality show that follows him and his wife around their daily lives. Hard-core environmentalist Ed and his (less hard-core) wife, Rachelle, share how they live an eco-friendly lifestyle - the good, the difficult, and the humorous.

Whether its reality TV, cooking, fashion, home makeover, or car shows, it looks like Planet Green is eking out a little eco for everyone.