About this project
Hi, my name is Daniel Klein. I'm a chef, a filmmaker and an activist.... and I'm making a documentary series about sustainable and adventurous food in Minnesota. Imagine if Michael Pollan, that guy from Man vs. Wild, and Mario Batalli teamed up to make a show -- they would create something like The Perennial Plate.
The episodes follow the culinary, agricultural and hunting explorations that I embark on weekly. Taking place over a calendar year in Minnesota, as well as the surrounding food source destinations, this show takes the viewer on a journey to appreciate and understand where good food comes from and how to enjoy it.
What we eat is becoming more and more important and The Perennial Plate offers a free and entertaining source of alternatives to the factory farm.
There is currently a trailer online www.theperennialplate.com and I have several episodes waiting to air. Because the videos are free, I could use your help.
So donate or not, but please make sure to watch the videos, spread the word and eat well!
Thanks
ps - you can also check out my last documentary film at www.whatarewedoinghere.net
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Support this free show! Get a thanks on the website. Get a limited addition Perennial Plate T-shirt. If you are in Minnesota, come to a Harvest Dinner (at my underground restaurant) and eat a multi-course meal - for free! AND a gift basket of Minnesota artisanal food items.
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Support this free show! Get a thanks on the website. Get a limited addition Perennial Plate T-shirt. If you are in Minnesota, come to a Harvest Dinner (at my underground restaurant) and eat a multi-course meal - for free! AND a gift basket of Minnesota artisanal food items. AND get an executive producer credit.
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Everything everyone else gets, plus I will fly anywhere in the continental USA to make a multi-course meal for you and a small group of friends out of seasonal ingredients.
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After learning to cook at his mother’s bed and breakfast, Daniel went on to work and train at many of the world’s top restaurants. His culinary education brought him to Spain, France, England, India and New York, where he has worked and trained at top Michelin starred restaurants including The Fat Duck (Heston Blumenthal), St. John (Fergus Henderson), Mugaritz (Andoni Luis Aduriz), Bouchon (Thomas Keller), Applewood (David Shea) and Craft (Tom Colicchio). After graduating from NYU, Daniel also pursued a career in film. He has directed, filmed, edited and produced projects on various issues including the development industry in Africa and oil politics. Daniel’s most recent film “What are we doing here?” has aired on TV, in theaters and at numerous festivals around the world.
