If you aren't among the millions who've read one of Michael Pollan's food manifestos In Defense of Food, The Omnivore's Dilemma or Botany of Desire, you've probably heard him on television, radio or read his editorials in the New York Times. The guru of food espouses knowing what we're eating, breaking free from industrialized food and re-engaging with the natural world.

The guy is so everywhere that even my mother is dictating to me that I should consider a plant-based diet. Sheesh.

Now he's really bringing it to the masses with a 2-hour documentary version of his book Botany of Desire, which explores man's co-evolution with four plants: marijuana, potatoes, apples and tulips. The documentary airs Wed., October 28 at 8pm on KQED. The show will be recast several times in case you missed it...see showtimes.

Suffice to say more than a few households will be fighting over the tv tonight.

Botany of Desire website...