We were happy to see that Chefs A’ Field, that PBS series that did an episode on Chef Alan Wong recently, has been nominated for an Emmy!

While they were here, the Chefs A’ Field people accompanied Alan Wong and Richard to Keaukaha Elementary School, where Chef Alan had adopted the 6th grade through our Adopt-a-Class program, and videotaped him teaching them about cooking and also a little bit about life. It’s scheduled to air sometime in 2009 — we’ll keep you posted on that.

Here is some information about the Emmy Award nomination. Our huge congratulations to them on a really impressive achievement.

Chefs A’ Field: Kids on the Farm
NOMINATED FOR 2008 EMMY AWARD &
RECEIVES HONORS FROM THE PARENTS’ CHOICE AWARDS

WASHINGTON, DC – May 1, 2008:
The public television series Chefs A’ Field: Kids on the Farm has been nominated by The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for a 2008 Daytime Emmy Award. The awards recognize outstanding achievement in television production broadcast in the 2007 calendar year. The series was nominated in the category of Outstanding Achievement in Photography. The coveted Emmy will be presented at the 35th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards broadcast live on ABC Friday, June 20th  at 8:00 pm, from Hollywood’s famed Kodak Theatre.

Last month, Chefs A’ Field: Kids on the Farm was awarded the 2008 Parents’ Choice Award for excellence in family programming. This national award recognizes programming that exceeds standards set by educators, scientists, artists, librarians, parents, and kids themselves.

In other news, Chefs A’ Field: Kids on the Farm is in the midst of field production for a fourth season, with shoots in Washington DC, Mexico, Alaska, California, Hawaii, and Virginia. In the coming months the series will continue its culinary adventures traveling throughout the United States filming America’s best chefs and their kids as well as the stellar farmers and fishermen the chefs rely on. Thirteen exciting new episodes will be released on public television in Spring 2009.

Currently in its third season, many have described Chefs A’ Field’s “green cuisine” approach as “a cooking series with a conscience…bringing the important issues of sustainability and the environment to forefront…without getting preachy.”

In over 40 episodes filmed so far the series explores the vital relationship between great chefs and their food sources. Each episode features one of America’s best chefs traveling to the field to explore the offerings of their local farmers, ranchers, and fishermen. The chef then returns to the kitchen, where ingredients are transformed into delectable dishes.  As the chefs interact with the farmers, ranchers, and fishermen, viewers see how environmental practices make a difference in how foods taste and hold their nutritional value. Shot in locations across the United States and abroad, the high-definition series showcases regional cuisine and is filled with picturesque scenes shot at the peak of seasonal harvest.

ABOUT THE SERIES: Chefs A’ Field currently airs on public television stations nationwide–check your local listings or visit chefsafield.com for national listings.  The series is a co-production of Warner Hanson Television (Washington, DC) & KCTS 9 (Seattle, WA) and is distributed by American Public Television (Boston, MA).

SPONSORS: Chefs A’ Field is made possible by the generous sponsorship of Whole Foods Markets,  W.K. Kellogg Foundation, USDA/SARE (CSREES), The Park Foundation, Seeds of Change, Topco/Full Circle Food, The Wallace Genetic Foundation, California Strawberry Commission, Walnut Marketing Board.

CREDITS: Producers: Heidi Hanson & Chris Warner; Writer/Narrator: Jed Duvall; Directors of Photography: Tim Murray, Mark Thalman, & Chris Warner; Editors: Rachel Vasey, Don Lampasone, & Chris Warner; For KCTS 9: Executive Producer: Jay Parikh; Production Manager: Tom Niemi; Station Relations: Shaylan Frazee

PARTICIPATING CHEFS: John Besh, Michael Mina, Joseph Wrede, Bruce Sherman, Robert Weidmaier, Richard Sandoval, Mitchell & Steven Rosenthal, Cathal Armstrong, Michel Nischan, Jason Wilson.

ADDITIONAL AWARDS:  James Beard, CINE, Chicago Film Festival Hugo, Film Advisory Board, New York Festivals, White House Photographer Awards, Food & Wine Tastemaker Award, and others.

MERCHANDISE: Chefs A’ Field DVD’s and Cookbooks are available by phone KCTS 9-Channel 9 Store (800) 937-5387 or visiting channel9store.com & amazon.com

SERIES WEBSITE:  chefsafield.com