New York – BBC America has greenlit a new cooking expedition series, Chef Race: UK vs U.S., which will feature eight Brits versus eight Americans cooking and racing across the United States from Los Angeles to New York City in hopes of winning the $100,000 prize. Throughout their journey, the chefs will be accompanied by Michelin-starred London Restaurateur Richard Corrigan (Masterchef), who will serve as a mentor and judge, with host Claire Robinson (5 Ingredient Fix). With no money … [Read more...] about Jamie Oliver to executive-produce BBC America’s Chef Race: UK vs U.S.
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Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution campaign reaches Asia
Responding to Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution campaign, 800,000 people across the globe have signed the petition to ask for better food education and better health prospects. Food Revolution Day on May 19 is a chance for food lovers to come together to share ideas, knowledge and raise awareness about the world's food issues. All around the globe, people are working together to make a difference in the food we eat. Food Revolution Day is about a movement to connect with the community through … [Read more...] about Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution campaign reaches Asia
Sundance Channel in the US details lineup for 2012/2013 Season
New York – Sundance Channel in the US has unveiled its slate of new non-fiction original development series and the renewal of three unscripted original series for the 2012/2013 season. The five new series in development – Dream School (produced by Jamie Oliver through his Fresh One Productions), Dead & Found (produced by This is Just a Test), Kenya & Carl (produced by GRB), The Trouble with Love and Sex (produced by BBC Worldwide), and Wino (Produced by Giant Pirates … [Read more...] about Sundance Channel in the US details lineup for 2012/2013 Season
Cooking up a storm with the iPad
Singapore – Starhub presented FooD.I.Y, a new application that, as its name suggests, allows users to access a library of recipes from world renowned chefs like Jamie Oliver, Paula Deen, Luke Nguyen and Rachael Ray who feature on StarHub TV’s food/lifestyle channels. TV ASIA Plus got to trial the application at its launch yesterday, which also featured LIVE cooking segments and tastings. Recipes come in both text and demo video formats, enhanced with customized user-friendly … [Read more...] about Cooking up a storm with the iPad