Emeril Lagasse, Planet Green, Whole Foods Align for Series

SILVER SPRING, February
29: Emeril Lagasse is working with Planet Green, Discovery Communications’ new
24/7 eco-lifestyle network, to launch Emeril Green, a series featuring the celebrity chef’s
philosophy for fresh, top-quality food, shot exclusively in Whole Foods Market.

In Emeril Green, which is the series’ working title, Lagasse
shares how the best meals start with high-quality produce, seafood and meats,
and helps viewers get inspired by fresh and seasonal ingredients. The chef
enlists the help of a Whole Foods Market team and other experts to hand pick
ingredients based on quality, cost and taste.

Karen Katz, an executive
producer of Emeril Live, with
her production company, After Five Productions, produces the daily series for
Planet Green. It is produced in association with Discovery Studios, for which
Chris Weber is producer. Howard Lee is the VP of production and Lisa Caruso is
the executive producer for Planet Green.

The show’s launch in July
is part of Planet Green’s slate of original series and specials premiering
throughout the summer. The channel is scheduled to launch in June to more than
50 million homes. Planet Green aims to speak to people who want to understand
green living and to those who truly want to make a difference by providing
tools and information to meet the critical challenge of protecting our
environment.

"Since my early days
as a chef, I've always been passionate about using the freshest-quality
ingredients from farmers, fisherman and ranchers," said Lagasse. "I
try a little harder every day to think greener and be respectful of our
environment and our resources. On Emeril Green we'll unearth how easy and fun it is to cook with
what's fresh, tasty and in-season and find smart ways to make each day a little
greener for you and your family."

—By Ned Berke