We’re on remote Easter Island with travel writer Shafik Meghji to talk about the incredible Bird Man contest, the mysterious Moai statues, and Uma, the method of cooking on hot stones. [EP132]

Show Notes:

Shafik Meghji’s website

Shafik talks about Buenos Aires and Argentina on Destination Eat Drink

Rapa Nui museum […]

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We’re sampling many different styles of pizza from the margarita that originated in Naples to the deep dish from Chicago to the surprising pizza in Argentina and the unique St. Louis style pie. [Ep 131]

Show Notes:

Shafik Meghji’s website

Shafik talks about Buenos Aires and Argentina on the podcast

Fiorella […]

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We’re talking with Leon Logothetis of the Kindness Diaries about his trips around the world on a motorcycle and in a VW bug. Leon tells us about hugging strangers, helping orphans in India, and visiting a tea plantation. Plus, Leon tells us about eating mystery meat and a welcome meal […]

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Katie Quinn, author of Cheese, Wine, and Bread: Discovering the Magic of Fermentation in England, Italy, and France talks about harvesting grapes in Italy, her Mt. Rushmore of cheese, and why Julia Child is a badass. [Ep126]

Show Notes:

Katie Quinn’s book

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We’re back in Oaxaca with our friend, foodie tour guide Maria Itaka, to talk about smoky Mezcal, drinking chocolate and the emergence of coffee culture in Mexico’s culinary capital. [Ep 125]

Show Notes:

Oaxaca food tour from Culinary Backstreets

Articles about Oaxaca written by Maria Itaka

Maria’s

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We’re in Oaxaca, Mexico with Foodie Tour Guide Maria Itaka to explore Mexico’s culinary capital and try tamales, mole, and tropical fruit [EP124]

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We’re in Nice, France talking with documentary filmmaker Scott Petersen about his movie “We Eat Socca Here” and the unique dish called Socca. We also talk rose wine, chickpea beer, and making friends at the bus stop. [EP123]