Maria Lawton, creator and host of the TV Show Maria’s Portuguese Table, grew up in a home in Massachusetts where only Portuguese was spoken. She tells me about cooking using the sense of smell, accosting strangers in the supermarket and sharing recipes on the factory floor. She also tells me […]

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Rob Rose joins Brent for a conversation while sitting at a busy cafe near the Sao Jorge Castle in Lisbon. They talk about Rob’s recent trip to the island of Madeira, including a breakneck trip down a hill and, of course, fantastic food. Plus, Rob and Brent share their experience […]

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Lee & Mandy met while backpacking in Nepal and they’ve been traveling together on a budget ever since, sharing their adventures and tips on the “Frugal Travellers” YouTube Channel. They talk about how they can live richly on $25 a day and share some of their favorite places and dishes […]

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Evanne Schmarder is an American expat living in Portugal. When she couldn’t find the foodie info she was looking for in her adopted country, Evanne started her own magazine “Relish Portugal.” She tells us about all kinds of Portuguese tarts, why you shouldn’t get your Pastel de Nata from the […]

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We’re revisiting some of my favorite conversations about wine including Argentinian wine beyond Malbac, Port wine from Portugal, and the Italian wines of Tuscany and Lazio. Plus vineyard dogs in New Zealand! [Ep 162]

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Toni Mazzaglia’s food tour company Taste Florence

Toni on the podcast here, here, and […]

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Dogs that eat truffles and dogs that don’t eat truffles. Spanish truffles with French citizenship. And, a crazy holiday drink with black truffles. This week my guest is award winning author Rowan Jacobsen. His latest book “Truffle Hound: On the Trail of the World’s Most Seductive Scent, with Dreamers, Schemers, […]

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Valery of Real Prague Guides takes us through the best places to see in the “City of 100 Spires” including Old Town Square, the Charles Bridge and The John Lennon Wall. Valery also gives us the best places to get a famous Czech Pilsner, including a monastery. Then, we talk […]

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Author and podcast Rick Kaempfer has deep roots in Chicago and Germany. He grew up speaking German in his house and may (or may not) have worn lederhosen to school. Rick shares his favorite German dishes and where to get them in Chicago, plus the best place for an authentic […]

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Toni Mazzaglia is a foodie tour guide in Florence, Italy. But, she’s also got a love for nearby Emilia-Romagna, especially the balsamic vinegars of the region. Toni tells me about the similarities and differences between aging balsamic vinegar and fine wine. She also tells me about pairing food and vinegar, […]

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We’re sampling pastries and sweets from all over the world including Pastel de Nata from Portugal, treats for Carnival in Venice, Alfajores in Argentina, Turkish Delight in Istanbul, and Cocas in Barcelona. Get ready for a sugar rush! [EP157]

Show Notes:

Andre Apolinario of Taste Porto on Destination Eat Drink

Taste Porto, […]

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