https://simplecast.com Taste of Place The Taste of Place podcast is where we share inspiring stories from chefs, artisanal producers, and others who are working to preserve culinary culture and heritage. Join us as we meet and learn from these inspiring leaders in our field. Whether you are a seasoned professional, an entrepreneur, or a consumer with an interest in culinary culture and heritage, our podcast series will surely inspire. Hosted by the World Food Travel Association's Executive Director Erik Wolf. All rights reserved. en Thu, 9 Apr 2026 20:19:49 +0000 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:38:10 +0000 https://podcast.worldfoodtravel.org Taste of Place https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/75bd8cd5-6d0c-4285-8f36-1cd9cbd6c82d/6afdf854-4020-427c-a7cf-4dbf2867fdcf/3000x3000/taste-20of-20place-podcast-3k.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://podcast.worldfoodtravel.org episodic Podcast by Eat Well Travel Better The Business of… The Taste of Place podcast is where we share inspiring stories from chefs, artisanal producers, and others who are working to preserve culinary culture and heritage. Join us as we meet and learn from these inspiring leaders in our field. Whether you are a seasoned professional, an entrepreneur, or a consumer with an interest in culinary culture and heritage, our podcast series will surely inspire. Hosted by the World Food Travel Association's Executive Director Erik Wolf. World Food Travel Association, Erik Wolf false https://feeds.simplecast.com/aR7wyEWP erik wolf, food travel, culinary culture, culinary heritage, gastronomy tourism, turismo gastronómico, food tourism, culinary tourism World Food Travel Association help@worldfoodtravel.org 959011e1-1682-4dc0-aa93-bf710f72087d Ep 87. Blanca Valencia - The Real Spain Isn't on the Menu Learn more about Blanca on her website here.
You can also meet her on LinkedIn here.
And you'll also find her on Instagram here.

The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

]]> Thu, 9 Apr 2026 20:19:49 +0000 help@worldfoodtravel.org (World Food Travel Association) https://podcast.worldfoodtravel.org/episodes/ep-87-blanca-valencia-the-real-spain-isnt-on-the-menu-hDMLBNZS Learn more about Blanca on her website here.
You can also meet her on LinkedIn here.
And you'll also find her on Instagram here.

The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

]]> Ep 87. Blanca Valencia - The Real Spain Isn't on the Menu World Food Travel Association 00:43:11 In this episode, Erik Wolf speaks with Blanca Valencia, author of The Gazpacho Chronicles, about the complexities—and contradictions—of Spanish culinary culture. Blanca challenges the dominant, chef-driven narrative and highlights the overlooked role of producers, regional diversity, and culinary heritage in shaping Spain’s true food identity. From the standardization of restaurant menus to the underrepresentation of women and traditional foodways, this conversation explores what is missing from Spain’s global gastronomy story—and why it matters. Blanca also shares practical insights for travelers who want to go beyond the usual tapas and Michelin-star experiences to discover a more authentic and meaningful connection to Spanish food culture. A thought-provoking discussion on visibility, authenticity, and the future of culinary storytelling in Spain. In this episode, Erik Wolf speaks with Blanca Valencia, author of The Gazpacho Chronicles, about the complexities—and contradictions—of Spanish culinary culture. Blanca challenges the dominant, chef-driven narrative and highlights the overlooked role of producers, regional diversity, and culinary heritage in shaping Spain’s true food identity. From the standardization of restaurant menus to the underrepresentation of women and traditional foodways, this conversation explores what is missing from Spain’s global gastronomy story—and why it matters. Blanca also shares practical insights for travelers who want to go beyond the usual tapas and Michelin-star experiences to discover a more authentic and meaningful connection to Spanish food culture. A thought-provoking discussion on visibility, authenticity, and the future of culinary storytelling in Spain. erik wolf, spain, blanca valencia, world food travel asssociation false full 87 e3831f5b-29c0-4902-baaf-1ec30910e2af Ep 86. Marc Checkley - The Story Before the Sip In this conversation, you will learn:

  • Why storytelling matters more than marketing in culinary tourism
  • How memorable experiences are built around people and place—not products
  • Why sustainability and authenticity are essential for the next generation of tourism professionals
  • How destinations can better collaborate with experience creators


Visit Marc's website here.

Connect with Marc on LinkedIn.

The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

]]> Tue, 10 Mar 2026 21:13:38 +0000 help@worldfoodtravel.org (Marc Checkley, Erik Wolf, World Food Travel Association) https://podcast.worldfoodtravel.org/episodes/ep-86-marc-checkley-the-story-before-the-sip-chmBo_TX In this conversation, you will learn:

  • Why storytelling matters more than marketing in culinary tourism
  • How memorable experiences are built around people and place—not products
  • Why sustainability and authenticity are essential for the next generation of tourism professionals
  • How destinations can better collaborate with experience creators


Visit Marc's website here.

Connect with Marc on LinkedIn.

The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

]]> Ep 86. Marc Checkley - The Story Before the Sip Marc Checkley, Erik Wolf, World Food Travel Association 00:43:10 The best wine tourism experiences are not always about the wine! In this episode of the Taste of Place Podcast, Erik Wolf speaks with storyteller, wine educator, and experience designer Marc Checkley about what truly makes food and wine experiences memorable. Originally from New Zealand, Marc began his career in film, television, and broadcast journalism before moving across Asia and eventually settling in Switzerland. Today he designs immersive wine tourism experiences in regions such as Lavaux, Champagne, and Barolo, blending storytelling, culture, and human connection. Marc explains why the bottle is often the least important part of a great wine experience, how storytelling transforms simple tastings into unforgettable moments, and why the future of culinary tourism will depend on authenticity, sustainability, and meaningful human connection. From pandemic-era virtual tastings that attracted thousands of viewers to intimate vineyard walks accompanied by unexpected moments—like a winemaker playing saxophone in the cellar—Marc demonstrates how stories turn places into experiences. If you believe travel should connect people with culture, land, and each other, this episode offers practical insight and inspiration. The best wine tourism experiences are not always about the wine! In this episode of the Taste of Place Podcast, Erik Wolf speaks with storyteller, wine educator, and experience designer Marc Checkley about what truly makes food and wine experiences memorable. Originally from New Zealand, Marc began his career in film, television, and broadcast journalism before moving across Asia and eventually settling in Switzerland. Today he designs immersive wine tourism experiences in regions such as Lavaux, Champagne, and Barolo, blending storytelling, culture, and human connection. Marc explains why the bottle is often the least important part of a great wine experience, how storytelling transforms simple tastings into unforgettable moments, and why the future of culinary tourism will depend on authenticity, sustainability, and meaningful human connection. From pandemic-era virtual tastings that attracted thousands of viewers to intimate vineyard walks accompanied by unexpected moments—like a winemaker playing saxophone in the cellar—Marc demonstrates how stories turn places into experiences. If you believe travel should connect people with culture, land, and each other, this episode offers practical insight and inspiration. wine tourism, culinary tourism, wine, gastronomy tourism, food tourism, switzerland false full 86 18b77e30-9424-4c86-bc36-92356d3f709b Ep 85. Mauricio Kusanovic - Patagonia Beyond the Postcard Mauricio's business: www.lastorres.com
Mauricio on LinkedIn

The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

]]> Wed, 4 Feb 2026 15:09:22 +0000 help@worldfoodtravel.org (Erik Wolf, Mauricio Kusanovic) https://podcast.worldfoodtravel.org/episodes/ep-85-mauricio-kusanovic-patagonia-beyond-the-postcard-IgP8K2DQ Mauricio's business: www.lastorres.com
Mauricio on LinkedIn

The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

]]> Ep 85. Mauricio Kusanovic - Patagonia Beyond the Postcard Erik Wolf, Mauricio Kusanovic 00:40:36 What does it take to balance tourism growth, conservation, and community pride in one of the world’s last truly wild places? In this episode, we travel to Chilean Patagonia with Mauricio Kusanovic, a tourism and conservation leader based in Puerto Natales, and the gateway to Torres del Paine National Park. Mauricio shares a personal and professional perspective on how his family’s legacy, rooted in cattle ranching, estancias, and early tourism, has evolved into a model that connects regenerative farming, conservation funding, and culinary identity. We explore how Puerto Natales gained international recognition for its food culture, why Patagonian lamb and cold-water seafood matter, and how gastronomy helps protect land, wildlife, and local livelihoods. Mauricio also reflects on lessons learned and why better tourism, not more tourism, is essential for sensitive destinations. This conversation offers insight into destination governance, sustainable growth, and how food can express culture while supporting conservation in a place often called the end of the world, or as locals say, where everything begins. What does it take to balance tourism growth, conservation, and community pride in one of the world’s last truly wild places? In this episode, we travel to Chilean Patagonia with Mauricio Kusanovic, a tourism and conservation leader based in Puerto Natales, and the gateway to Torres del Paine National Park. Mauricio shares a personal and professional perspective on how his family’s legacy, rooted in cattle ranching, estancias, and early tourism, has evolved into a model that connects regenerative farming, conservation funding, and culinary identity. We explore how Puerto Natales gained international recognition for its food culture, why Patagonian lamb and cold-water seafood matter, and how gastronomy helps protect land, wildlife, and local livelihoods. Mauricio also reflects on lessons learned and why better tourism, not more tourism, is essential for sensitive destinations. This conversation offers insight into destination governance, sustainable growth, and how food can express culture while supporting conservation in a place often called the end of the world, or as locals say, where everything begins. torres del paine, chile, puerto natales false full 85 2e5a9d00-91ed-4d08-9dc6-3a34efd956b8 Ep 84. Santina Kennedy - Ireland Made by Makers 00:00 – 04:30
Early passion for food, growing up in agricultural Ireland, and choosing a “safe” banking career

04:30 – 07:00
Opening and running a café with limited resources - lessons in authenticity, service, and commitment

07:00 – 09:30
Transition from hospitality operations to food consultancy and returning to formal education

09:30 – 11:30
Finding a voice through gastronomy studies and stepping into leadership through knowledge

11:30 – 13:30
Telling Ireland’s overlooked food stories - workers, tenant farmers, and everyday heritage

13:30 – 18:30
Irish whiskey as cultural identity: history, grains, mash bills, resilience, and food pairings

18:30 – 21:00
Whiskey tourism experiences and changing Irish drinking culture

21:00 – 25:30
St. Brigid: goddess, saint, hospitality icon, and inspiration for food-led cultural events

25:30 – 30:30
County Wicklow’s food network - abundance, collaboration, and regional pride

30:30 – 33:30
Comparing Wicklow and Boyne Valley; celebrating Ireland’s regional diversity without competition

33:30 – 36:30
Why Irish food storytelling must start at home, not just with tourists

36:30 – 39:30
Hospitality labor, work-life balance, and sustaining Irish voices in food and tourism

39:30 – 44:30
Cuisine evolution, immigration, innovation, and respectful adaptation of tradition

44:30 – End
Reflections on food tourism, gratitude, and the role of shared language in shaping a field

You can learn more about Santina here.

The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

]]> Sat, 10 Jan 2026 19:47:00 +0000 help@worldfoodtravel.org (Santina Kennedy, Erik Wolf, World Food Travel Association) https://podcast.worldfoodtravel.org/episodes/ep-84-santina-kennedy-ireland-made-by-makers-QbyFKjU_ 00:00 – 04:30
Early passion for food, growing up in agricultural Ireland, and choosing a “safe” banking career

04:30 – 07:00
Opening and running a café with limited resources - lessons in authenticity, service, and commitment

07:00 – 09:30
Transition from hospitality operations to food consultancy and returning to formal education

09:30 – 11:30
Finding a voice through gastronomy studies and stepping into leadership through knowledge

11:30 – 13:30
Telling Ireland’s overlooked food stories - workers, tenant farmers, and everyday heritage

13:30 – 18:30
Irish whiskey as cultural identity: history, grains, mash bills, resilience, and food pairings

18:30 – 21:00
Whiskey tourism experiences and changing Irish drinking culture

21:00 – 25:30
St. Brigid: goddess, saint, hospitality icon, and inspiration for food-led cultural events

25:30 – 30:30
County Wicklow’s food network - abundance, collaboration, and regional pride

30:30 – 33:30
Comparing Wicklow and Boyne Valley; celebrating Ireland’s regional diversity without competition

33:30 – 36:30
Why Irish food storytelling must start at home, not just with tourists

36:30 – 39:30
Hospitality labor, work-life balance, and sustaining Irish voices in food and tourism

39:30 – 44:30
Cuisine evolution, immigration, innovation, and respectful adaptation of tradition

44:30 – End
Reflections on food tourism, gratitude, and the role of shared language in shaping a field

You can learn more about Santina here.

The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

]]> Ep 84. Santina Kennedy - Ireland Made by Makers Santina Kennedy, Erik Wolf, World Food Travel Association 00:47:41 In this episode, Erik Wolf speaks with Santina Kennedy, an award-winning Irish food consultant, producer champion, and storyteller whose work bridges food history, culture, and contemporary experience design. Santina shares her unconventional journey from banking to café ownership, and ultimately to a vocation that did not exist when she was young: interpreting Irish food culture through storytelling, events, and strategic collaborations. She reflects candidly on delayed purpose, entrepreneurship without capital, and why genuine hospitality matters more than polish or scale. The conversation explores Ireland’s overlooked food narratives - from tenant farmers and kitchen workers to everyday staples like potatoes, butter, and bread - and how these stories can be brought to life through immersive experiences in galleries, estates, and public institutions. Santina also dives deeply into Irish whiskey, explaining how history, resilience, terroir, and innovation are expressed in mash bills, grains, and pairing traditions. A standout theme is Santina’s advocacy for St. Brigid as Ireland’s original food and hospitality patron, and her work elevating Brigid’s legacy through food, drink, poetry, and craft. The episode concludes with a thoughtful discussion on regional food networks, particularly County Wicklow, and why Ireland must first teach its own people to value their food culture before expecting visitors to understand it. This is a rich, reflective conversation about identity, resilience, and the power of food to tell the true story of a place. In this episode, Erik Wolf speaks with Santina Kennedy, an award-winning Irish food consultant, producer champion, and storyteller whose work bridges food history, culture, and contemporary experience design. Santina shares her unconventional journey from banking to café ownership, and ultimately to a vocation that did not exist when she was young: interpreting Irish food culture through storytelling, events, and strategic collaborations. She reflects candidly on delayed purpose, entrepreneurship without capital, and why genuine hospitality matters more than polish or scale. The conversation explores Ireland’s overlooked food narratives - from tenant farmers and kitchen workers to everyday staples like potatoes, butter, and bread - and how these stories can be brought to life through immersive experiences in galleries, estates, and public institutions. Santina also dives deeply into Irish whiskey, explaining how history, resilience, terroir, and innovation are expressed in mash bills, grains, and pairing traditions. A standout theme is Santina’s advocacy for St. Brigid as Ireland’s original food and hospitality patron, and her work elevating Brigid’s legacy through food, drink, poetry, and craft. The episode concludes with a thoughtful discussion on regional food networks, particularly County Wicklow, and why Ireland must first teach its own people to value their food culture before expecting visitors to understand it. This is a rich, reflective conversation about identity, resilience, and the power of food to tell the true story of a place. ireland false full 84 40426599-cc9b-4f27-9328-3f6710e684f8 Ep 83. Heike Winter - Why Artisanal Still Matters 00:00 – Introduction

01:05 – From Germany to Scotland

02:10 – Discovering the Isle of Harris

04:30 – A Dream, a Word, and a Business Idea

06:45 – From Concept to First Jar

08:00 – Changing How People Think About Mustard

10:05 – Producing Food in a Remote Location

14:10 – Organic Ingredients and Sustainability Challenges

17:15 – Visitors, Honesty Boxes, and Tastings

18:45 – Creating Unusual Flavours

21:30 – Recognition and Leadership

23:00 – Growth Without Becoming Mass Market

25:15 – The Future of Mustard and Clean Food

29:00 – Certification, Labels, and Consumer Choice

33:00 – Personal Growth and Finding One’s Calling

34:45 – Closing Thoughts

Visit her website here.

Visit her on Instagram here.

The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

]]> Fri, 2 Jan 2026 20:24:17 +0000 help@worldfoodtravel.org (Heike Winter, Erik Wolf, World Food Travel Association) https://podcast.worldfoodtravel.org/episodes/ep-83-heike-winter-why-artisanal-still-matters-bxLEw7UR 00:00 – Introduction

01:05 – From Germany to Scotland

02:10 – Discovering the Isle of Harris

04:30 – A Dream, a Word, and a Business Idea

06:45 – From Concept to First Jar

08:00 – Changing How People Think About Mustard

10:05 – Producing Food in a Remote Location

14:10 – Organic Ingredients and Sustainability Challenges

17:15 – Visitors, Honesty Boxes, and Tastings

18:45 – Creating Unusual Flavours

21:30 – Recognition and Leadership

23:00 – Growth Without Becoming Mass Market

25:15 – The Future of Mustard and Clean Food

29:00 – Certification, Labels, and Consumer Choice

33:00 – Personal Growth and Finding One’s Calling

34:45 – Closing Thoughts

Visit her website here.

Visit her on Instagram here.

The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

]]> Ep 83. Heike Winter - Why Artisanal Still Matters Heike Winter, Erik Wolf, World Food Travel Association 00:36:24 In this episode of the Taste of Place Podcast, Erik Wolf speaks with Heike Winter, founder of Must Heb, an award-winning artisanal mustard producer based on the Isle of Harris in Scotland’s Outer Hebrides. Originally from Germany, Heike shares the personal journey that led her to relocate to one of Europe’s most remote regions and build a food business rooted in place, purpose, and craft. The conversation explores why mustard is often underestimated, how flavor innovation happens outside mass-market systems, and what it truly means to grow a business without losing its soul. Listeners will hear about the realities of sourcing organic ingredients, producing food at a small scale, educating consumers through tastings and storytelling, and choosing intentional limits on growth. This episode offers a thoughtful reflection on culinary culture, transparency, and why artisanal food continues to matter in a world increasingly shaped by industrial food systems. In this episode of the Taste of Place Podcast, Erik Wolf speaks with Heike Winter, founder of Must Heb, an award-winning artisanal mustard producer based on the Isle of Harris in Scotland’s Outer Hebrides. Originally from Germany, Heike shares the personal journey that led her to relocate to one of Europe’s most remote regions and build a food business rooted in place, purpose, and craft. The conversation explores why mustard is often underestimated, how flavor innovation happens outside mass-market systems, and what it truly means to grow a business without losing its soul. Listeners will hear about the realities of sourcing organic ingredients, producing food at a small scale, educating consumers through tastings and storytelling, and choosing intentional limits on growth. This episode offers a thoughtful reflection on culinary culture, transparency, and why artisanal food continues to matter in a world increasingly shaped by industrial food systems. food manufacturing, scotland, culinary heritage, hebrides, mustard, entrepreneur false full 83 be351ecc-9b1a-432f-9dcd-98f82986b73f Ep 82. Daniela Sfara - Cooking by Heart Not by Recipe This episode explores:

• The power of intuitive cooking and ancestral knowledge
• Why authenticity is often misunderstood—and misused—in modern food culture
• The role of terroir, tradition, and memory in shaping true culinary experiences
• How social media trends have distorted our understanding of real food
• Why reconnecting with the sources of ingredients can transform how we taste
• The importance of slowing down, sharing stories, and cooking together
• Lessons from regional Italy that the world urgently needs today

Instagram – @danielasfara
https://www.instagram.com/danielasfara

LinkedIn – Daniela Sfara
https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielasfara

The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

]]> Sun, 14 Dec 2025 20:23:28 +0000 help@worldfoodtravel.org (Daniela Sfara, World Food Travel Association, Erik Wolf) https://podcast.worldfoodtravel.org/episodes/ep-82-daniela-sfara-cooking-by-heart-not-by-recipe-6cY5ONuI This episode explores:

• The power of intuitive cooking and ancestral knowledge
• Why authenticity is often misunderstood—and misused—in modern food culture
• The role of terroir, tradition, and memory in shaping true culinary experiences
• How social media trends have distorted our understanding of real food
• Why reconnecting with the sources of ingredients can transform how we taste
• The importance of slowing down, sharing stories, and cooking together
• Lessons from regional Italy that the world urgently needs today

Instagram – @danielasfara
https://www.instagram.com/danielasfara

LinkedIn – Daniela Sfara
https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielasfara

The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

]]> Ep 82. Daniela Sfara - Cooking by Heart Not by Recipe Daniela Sfara, World Food Travel Association, Erik Wolf 00:30:36 What happens when you completely reinvent your life at 50—and return to the culinary traditions that shaped you? In Episode 82, host Erik Wolf speaks with Daniela Sfara, the Canadian-Italian chef, cultural ambassador, and founder of ITALUS whose mission is to preserve the disappearing regional foodways of Italy. Daniela shares her extraordinary personal transformation from a 20-year jewellery career to becoming a respected voice in culinary culture, hospitality excellence, and immersive food experiences across Italy, Dubai, Europe, and North America. Daniela’s story is one of resilience, reinvention, and deep cultural stewardship. Whether you work in food, tourism, hospitality, or simply love Italian cuisine, this is an inspiring reminder that food is identity, and preserving culinary heritage is an act of service to future generations. What happens when you completely reinvent your life at 50—and return to the culinary traditions that shaped you? In Episode 82, host Erik Wolf speaks with Daniela Sfara, the Canadian-Italian chef, cultural ambassador, and founder of ITALUS whose mission is to preserve the disappearing regional foodways of Italy. Daniela shares her extraordinary personal transformation from a 20-year jewellery career to becoming a respected voice in culinary culture, hospitality excellence, and immersive food experiences across Italy, Dubai, Europe, and North America. Daniela’s story is one of resilience, reinvention, and deep cultural stewardship. Whether you work in food, tourism, hospitality, or simply love Italian cuisine, this is an inspiring reminder that food is identity, and preserving culinary heritage is an act of service to future generations. italy., italian, culinary culture, culinary heritage false full 82 d1bbd8e0-b890-4778-9690-5adf4669ce04 Ep 81. Veronica Peralta - The Sweet Taste of Ethics 1:00 – The Origins of Paccari

03:00 – Empowering Farmers

07:00 – Saving Biodiversity

08:00 – Distinct Flavors of Place

14:00 – Chocolate as Happiness

17:00 – The Raw Bar Revolution

18:00 – Beyond Business: A Social Mission

20:00 – Toward a Chocolate Map of Ecuador

23:00 – Economic Challenges and Climate Change

27:00 – Environmental Threats at Home

31:00 – Ethics and Consumer Power

33:00 – Recognition as the World’s Most Ethical Chocolate

35:00 – Industry Corruption and Hope for Change

39:00 – Knowledge Is Power

Learn more about Paccari chocolate.
Read the Ethical Consumer Magazine article (pages 10-17) about Paccari.
NB: Paccari is the new spelling of the brand's name. Formerly, it was written as Pacari, which is a Quechua word meaning "nature" or "something that comes from the Earth".

The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

]]> Wed, 12 Nov 2025 14:44:55 +0000 help@worldfoodtravel.org (World Food Travel Association) https://podcast.worldfoodtravel.org/episodes/ep-81-veronica-peralta-the-sweet-taste-of-ethics-cK_z6CJ1 1:00 – The Origins of Paccari

03:00 – Empowering Farmers

07:00 – Saving Biodiversity

08:00 – Distinct Flavors of Place

14:00 – Chocolate as Happiness

17:00 – The Raw Bar Revolution

18:00 – Beyond Business: A Social Mission

20:00 – Toward a Chocolate Map of Ecuador

23:00 – Economic Challenges and Climate Change

27:00 – Environmental Threats at Home

31:00 – Ethics and Consumer Power

33:00 – Recognition as the World’s Most Ethical Chocolate

35:00 – Industry Corruption and Hope for Change

39:00 – Knowledge Is Power

Learn more about Paccari chocolate.
Read the Ethical Consumer Magazine article (pages 10-17) about Paccari.
NB: Paccari is the new spelling of the brand's name. Formerly, it was written as Pacari, which is a Quechua word meaning "nature" or "something that comes from the Earth".

The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

]]> Ep 81. Veronica Peralta - The Sweet Taste of Ethics World Food Travel Association 00:43:10 In this inspiring episode, Erik Wolf sits down with Veronica Peralta of Paccari Chocolate — the Ecuadorian brand that redefined how ethical, organic, and biodynamic chocolate can uplift entire farming communities. Veronica shares how her brother Santiago transformed Ecuador’s cacao industry by empowering small farmers, protecting biodiversity, and restoring national pride in fine-flavor cacao. The conversation explores the distinct regional flavors of Ecuadorian chocolate, the social and environmental mission behind Paccari, and how climate change is reshaping the global cacao market. Veronica also discusses Paccari’s recognition as the world’s most ethical chocolate brand, and why conscious consumer choices can create real change. In this inspiring episode, Erik Wolf sits down with Veronica Peralta of Paccari Chocolate — the Ecuadorian brand that redefined how ethical, organic, and biodynamic chocolate can uplift entire farming communities. Veronica shares how her brother Santiago transformed Ecuador’s cacao industry by empowering small farmers, protecting biodiversity, and restoring national pride in fine-flavor cacao. The conversation explores the distinct regional flavors of Ecuadorian chocolate, the social and environmental mission behind Paccari, and how climate change is reshaping the global cacao market. Veronica also discusses Paccari’s recognition as the world’s most ethical chocolate brand, and why conscious consumer choices can create real change. false full 81 7529a226-8536-4c7e-bd5d-51dcb8515f48 Ep 80. Ximena Velasco - Mexico Beyond the Myths In this episode of the Taste of Place Podcast, we sit down with Ximena Velasco, founder of the ¡Qué Gusto! festival in France. Originally from Mexico, Ximena has dedicated the past decade to changing perceptions of Mexican food abroad, proving that it is far more than fajitas or chili con carne. She shares her journey from working with Atout France to creating her own cultural platform, the challenges of promoting Mexican gastronomy in a country so deeply proud of its own food traditions, and the victories that come from perseverance, creativity, and trust in her instincts.

We discuss:

  • How Ximena turned frustration into inspiration to launch ¡Qué Gusto!
  • The cultural misunderstandings she continually must overcome about Mexican cuisine
  • Why storytelling, heritage, and women cooks are central to preserving authenticity
  • The importance of reinventing events and strategies to stay relevant
  • Her vision for expanding Mexican gastronomy’s presence in France and beyond

Ximena’s story is a powerful reminder of how one person’s determination can transform perceptions, build bridges between cultures, and spark curiosity about authentic flavors.

The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

]]> Wed, 1 Oct 2025 16:00:00 +0000 help@worldfoodtravel.org (Ximena Velasco, Erik Wolf, World Food Travel Association) https://podcast.worldfoodtravel.org/episodes/ep-80-ximena-velasco-mexico-beyond-the-myths-4l9GhJOP In this episode of the Taste of Place Podcast, we sit down with Ximena Velasco, founder of the ¡Qué Gusto! festival in France. Originally from Mexico, Ximena has dedicated the past decade to changing perceptions of Mexican food abroad, proving that it is far more than fajitas or chili con carne. She shares her journey from working with Atout France to creating her own cultural platform, the challenges of promoting Mexican gastronomy in a country so deeply proud of its own food traditions, and the victories that come from perseverance, creativity, and trust in her instincts.

We discuss:

  • How Ximena turned frustration into inspiration to launch ¡Qué Gusto!
  • The cultural misunderstandings she continually must overcome about Mexican cuisine
  • Why storytelling, heritage, and women cooks are central to preserving authenticity
  • The importance of reinventing events and strategies to stay relevant
  • Her vision for expanding Mexican gastronomy’s presence in France and beyond

Ximena’s story is a powerful reminder of how one person’s determination can transform perceptions, build bridges between cultures, and spark curiosity about authentic flavors.

The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

]]> Ep 80. Ximena Velasco - Mexico Beyond the Myths Ximena Velasco, Erik Wolf, World Food Travel Association 00:28:40 In this Taste of Place Podcast episode, we sit down with Ximena Velasco, founder of the ¡Qué Gusto! festival in France. She shares how she’s breaking stereotypes, championing authentic Mexican culinary culture, and bringing the real flavors of Mexico to French audiences. In this Taste of Place Podcast episode, we sit down with Ximena Velasco, founder of the ¡Qué Gusto! festival in France. She shares how she’s breaking stereotypes, championing authentic Mexican culinary culture, and bringing the real flavors of Mexico to French audiences. mexico, france false full 80 235cbccf-36b8-49ba-a5b4-5afd39e3a0b1 Ep 79. Paula Mohammed - Peace Through Food In this episode of the Taste of Place Podcast, we sit down with Paula Mohammed – podcaster, cultural explorer, and founder of In My Kitchen. Paula’s story begins with a unique multicultural upbringing as the daughter of a Pakistani father and mother from New Zealand with Māori heritage, raised in both Canada and New Zealand.

She shares how a childhood memory of curried peas sparked a lifelong passion for connecting cultures through food. From organizing events and working in sports marketing, to launching In My Kitchen and facilitating culinary exchanges worldwide, Paula has built a life around creating peace through food — one dish and one story at a time.

We explore:

  • How Paula’s diverse heritage shaped her love of food and culture
  • The origin story of In My Kitchen and its global hosts
  • Her three principles of travel and food exploration: Let it marinate, let it bend, let it unfold
  • Why Portugal was a turning point in her personal and professional journey
  • Her evolving definition of success — from chasing big events to cultivating connection and legacy
  • Whether you’re a traveler, a food lover, or simply curious about how food can foster deeper human connection, Paula’s journey is full of wisdom and inspiration.

In my Kitchen website
Paula's Instagram page

The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

]]> Sun, 21 Sep 2025 15:24:26 +0000 help@worldfoodtravel.org (Paula Mohammed, Erik Wolf, World Food Travel Association) https://podcast.worldfoodtravel.org/episodes/ep-79-paula-mohammed-peace-through-food-8Ri_wDEq In this episode of the Taste of Place Podcast, we sit down with Paula Mohammed – podcaster, cultural explorer, and founder of In My Kitchen. Paula’s story begins with a unique multicultural upbringing as the daughter of a Pakistani father and mother from New Zealand with Māori heritage, raised in both Canada and New Zealand.

She shares how a childhood memory of curried peas sparked a lifelong passion for connecting cultures through food. From organizing events and working in sports marketing, to launching In My Kitchen and facilitating culinary exchanges worldwide, Paula has built a life around creating peace through food — one dish and one story at a time.

We explore:

  • How Paula’s diverse heritage shaped her love of food and culture
  • The origin story of In My Kitchen and its global hosts
  • Her three principles of travel and food exploration: Let it marinate, let it bend, let it unfold
  • Why Portugal was a turning point in her personal and professional journey
  • Her evolving definition of success — from chasing big events to cultivating connection and legacy
  • Whether you’re a traveler, a food lover, or simply curious about how food can foster deeper human connection, Paula’s journey is full of wisdom and inspiration.

In my Kitchen website
Paula's Instagram page

The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

]]> Ep 79. Paula Mohammed - Peace Through Food Paula Mohammed, Erik Wolf, World Food Travel Association 00:42:36 Paula Mohammed is a podcaster, cultural explorer, and founder of In My Kitchen. Born to a Pakistani father and a mother from New Zealand with Māori heritage, and raised in Canada and New Zealand, Paula grew up surrounded by flavors, family, and cross-cultural stories. She’s built a career on the idea of creating peace through food, one dish at a time. From childhood memories of curried peas to life-changing adventures in Portugal, Paula shares how food helps us connect, bend, and let life unfold. Paula Mohammed is a podcaster, cultural explorer, and founder of In My Kitchen. Born to a Pakistani father and a mother from New Zealand with Māori heritage, and raised in Canada and New Zealand, Paula grew up surrounded by flavors, family, and cross-cultural stories. She’s built a career on the idea of creating peace through food, one dish at a time. From childhood memories of curried peas to life-changing adventures in Portugal, Paula shares how food helps us connect, bend, and let life unfold. canada, paula mohammed, new zealand, erik wolf, world food travel association false full 79 e3d1ae20-56d4-45e7-8f9b-be66eabe877f Ep 78. Paule-Odile Beke - From Abidjan to London Chapters

00:38 – Childhood in Ivory Coast and street food memories

03:14 – Turning passion into a chef’s career

04:55 – Defining Afro-fusion cuisine

06:55 – Life between Paris and London

11:33 – MasterChef experience and lessons learned

17:19 – Impact of the show on career and clients

19:19 – Advice for young chefs: resilience, teamwork, and passion

26:38 – Reflections on Gordon Ramsay’s style

30:25 – Founding Douceurs d’Ivoire and catering work

32:55 – Tea, koutoukou liqueur, and new product ventures

36:55 – The origin of jollof rice debate

You can learn more about Paule on her Instagram page.

The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

]]> Thu, 21 Aug 2025 20:06:33 +0000 help@worldfoodtravel.org (Paule Odile Beke, World Food Travel Association, Erik Wolf) https://podcast.worldfoodtravel.org/episodes/ep-78-paule-odile-beke-from-abidjan-to-london-hgx41iaw-xtBTjQvn Chapters

00:38 – Childhood in Ivory Coast and street food memories

03:14 – Turning passion into a chef’s career

04:55 – Defining Afro-fusion cuisine

06:55 – Life between Paris and London

11:33 – MasterChef experience and lessons learned

17:19 – Impact of the show on career and clients

19:19 – Advice for young chefs: resilience, teamwork, and passion

26:38 – Reflections on Gordon Ramsay’s style

30:25 – Founding Douceurs d’Ivoire and catering work

32:55 – Tea, koutoukou liqueur, and new product ventures

36:55 – The origin of jollof rice debate

You can learn more about Paule on her Instagram page.

The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

]]> Ep 78. Paule-Odile Beke - From Abidjan to London Paule Odile Beke, World Food Travel Association, Erik Wolf 00:39:06 In this episode, Ivorian-French chef Paule-Odile Béké shares her journey from sneaking street food in Abidjan to founding her Afro-fusion catering company in London and competing on MasterChef: The Professionals. She reflects on her culinary roots, the influence of family, her experiences in Paris and London, and her mission to elevate Ivorian cuisine on the global stage. Paule also discusses resilience in the kitchen, the importance of mentorship, and her exciting new ventures with Ivorian teas, spirits, and food products. In this episode, Ivorian-French chef Paule-Odile Béké shares her journey from sneaking street food in Abidjan to founding her Afro-fusion catering company in London and competing on MasterChef: The Professionals. She reflects on her culinary roots, the influence of family, her experiences in Paris and London, and her mission to elevate Ivorian cuisine on the global stage. Paule also discusses resilience in the kitchen, the importance of mentorship, and her exciting new ventures with Ivorian teas, spirits, and food products. africa, west africa, ivory coast, cote d'ivoire false full 78 c82f0cc6-9743-491c-9c22-b090a9c57ac3 Ep 77. Sara England - Maple, Migration & Memory Episode Chapters

00:00 Journey to Nova Scotia

02:21 Exploring Pier 21 and Its Significance

04:59 The Intersection of Food and Immigration

07:46 Exhibit Highlights: Eat, Make, Share

10:00 Cultural Significance of Canadian Cuisine

12:25 The Role of Indigenous Foods

14:48 Coffin Ships and Historical Context

17:32 The Evolution of Canadian Culinary Identity

Visit Sara on LinkedIn here.

Visit the Eat, Make, Share: A Taste of Immigration show in Halifax, Nova Scota in 2025. Learn more here.

The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

]]> Thu, 26 Jun 2025 08:28:51 +0000 help@worldfoodtravel.org (Sara England, World Food Travel Association, Erik Wolf) https://podcast.worldfoodtravel.org/episodes/ep-77-sara-england-maple-migration-memory-uxL_Clm9 Episode Chapters

00:00 Journey to Nova Scotia

02:21 Exploring Pier 21 and Its Significance

04:59 The Intersection of Food and Immigration

07:46 Exhibit Highlights: Eat, Make, Share

10:00 Cultural Significance of Canadian Cuisine

12:25 The Role of Indigenous Foods

14:48 Coffin Ships and Historical Context

17:32 The Evolution of Canadian Culinary Identity

Visit Sara on LinkedIn here.

Visit the Eat, Make, Share: A Taste of Immigration show in Halifax, Nova Scota in 2025. Learn more here.

The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

]]> Ep 77. Sara England - Maple, Migration & Memory Sara England, World Food Travel Association, Erik Wolf 00:36:07 In this conversation, Sara England shares her journey from Ontario to Nova Scotia, her work at the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, and the significance of food in the context of immigration. The discussion highlights the new exhibition 'Eat, Make, Share: A Taste of Immigration,' which explores the relationship between food and cultural identity in Canada, emphasizing the contributions of Indigenous peoples to Canadian cuisine. The conversation also touches on historical aspects of immigration, including the harrowing experiences of those who traveled on coffin ships during the Irish potato famine, and the evolving identity of Canadian food. In this conversation, Sara England shares her journey from Ontario to Nova Scotia, her work at the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, and the significance of food in the context of immigration. The discussion highlights the new exhibition 'Eat, Make, Share: A Taste of Immigration,' which explores the relationship between food and cultural identity in Canada, emphasizing the contributions of Indigenous peoples to Canadian cuisine. The conversation also touches on historical aspects of immigration, including the harrowing experiences of those who traveled on coffin ships during the Irish potato famine, and the evolving identity of Canadian food. canada, pier 21, food history, keywords canadian cuisine, food exhibition, immigration, museum, culinary identity, indigenous food, halifax, cultural diversity false full 77 68ec68e2-b472-4644-8795-fd91e0008ab8 Ep 76. Siham Lahmine - Morocco by Hand and Heart
  • Local Connection is Key: Siham emphasizes the importance of involving local people and communities in creating authentic travel experiences that reflect Morocco’s true culture.
  • More than Sightseeing: Her tours focus on immersive, hands-on experiences—such as cooking classes, tea ceremonies, and visits with local producers—that tell the story of Morocco through food.
  • Personal Passion: Siham’s love for storytelling, food, and people led her to leave a more traditional career path and start her own business centered around meaningful travel.
  • Culinary as a Cultural Gateway: She believes Moroccan food is not just about flavors, but a lens into heritage, history, and identity.
  • Supporting Local Artisans: Siham prioritizes working with small producers and artisans, ensuring her tours directly benefit the communities visited.
  • Women in Tourism: As a female entrepreneur in Morocco’s tourism industry, Siham has faced and overcome challenges, and she actively supports empowering women through her work.
  • Beyond Marrakech: While many tourists flock to Marrakech, Siham encourages exploration of lesser-known places like the Rif mountains, the Sahara, and Berber villages.
  • Farm-to-Table Focus: Tours are intentionally curated to include farm visits, showcasing local ingredients and traditional preparation methods.
  • Sustainable Storytelling: She believes that telling the stories of people, places, and products is crucial for preserving culinary heritage in the face of globalization.
  • Experiences with Heart: What sets her company apart is the emotional connection travelers feel—they don’t just visit Morocco, they connect with it.

    • You can learn more about Siham and her company here:

    Morocco Travel Organizer website

    Instagram

    LinkedIn

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Thu, 29 May 2025 13:15:18 +0000 help@worldfoodtravel.org (Siham Lahmine, Erik Wolf, World Food Travel Association) https://podcast.worldfoodtravel.org/episodes/ep-76-siham-lahmine-morocco-by-hand-and-heart-FSHKw4se
  • Local Connection is Key: Siham emphasizes the importance of involving local people and communities in creating authentic travel experiences that reflect Morocco’s true culture.
  • More than Sightseeing: Her tours focus on immersive, hands-on experiences—such as cooking classes, tea ceremonies, and visits with local producers—that tell the story of Morocco through food.
  • Personal Passion: Siham’s love for storytelling, food, and people led her to leave a more traditional career path and start her own business centered around meaningful travel.
  • Culinary as a Cultural Gateway: She believes Moroccan food is not just about flavors, but a lens into heritage, history, and identity.
  • Supporting Local Artisans: Siham prioritizes working with small producers and artisans, ensuring her tours directly benefit the communities visited.
  • Women in Tourism: As a female entrepreneur in Morocco’s tourism industry, Siham has faced and overcome challenges, and she actively supports empowering women through her work.
  • Beyond Marrakech: While many tourists flock to Marrakech, Siham encourages exploration of lesser-known places like the Rif mountains, the Sahara, and Berber villages.
  • Farm-to-Table Focus: Tours are intentionally curated to include farm visits, showcasing local ingredients and traditional preparation methods.
  • Sustainable Storytelling: She believes that telling the stories of people, places, and products is crucial for preserving culinary heritage in the face of globalization.
  • Experiences with Heart: What sets her company apart is the emotional connection travelers feel—they don’t just visit Morocco, they connect with it.

    • You can learn more about Siham and her company here:

    Morocco Travel Organizer website

    Instagram

    LinkedIn

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Ep 76. Siham Lahmine - Morocco by Hand and Heart Siham Lahmine, Erik Wolf, World Food Travel Association 00:43:42 In this episode number 76, we explore Morocco through the eyes of Siham Lahmine, founder of Morocco Travel Organizer. Siham shares how she crafts immersive culinary experiences that connect travelers with Morocco’s rich food heritage, local artisans, and vibrant communities. From farm visits to tea ceremonies in mountain caves, discover how food becomes a powerful gateway to culture, identity, and human connection. In this episode number 76, we explore Morocco through the eyes of Siham Lahmine, founder of Morocco Travel Organizer. Siham shares how she crafts immersive culinary experiences that connect travelers with Morocco’s rich food heritage, local artisans, and vibrant communities. From farm visits to tea ceremonies in mountain caves, discover how food becomes a powerful gateway to culture, identity, and human connection. morocco, gastronomy tourism, culinary tour, food tour, turismogastronómico false full 76     92d65ee6-1cfe-4cf5-8154-1420a11a6c0f Ep 75. Jamie Furniss - From Tunisia With Flavor Some of the points we discussed include:

    • Jamie’s personal journey from Canada to Tunisia via a love of Arabic culture and music.
    • The challenge of low global awareness of Tunisian food compared to Moroccan or Lebanese cuisine.
    • Tunisia’s historical focus on beach and desert tourism, with limited support for culinary tourism.
    • Creative food experiences designed by Jamie’s company, including olive oil tastings and cooking with local chefs.
    • Collaborating with artisans to turn traditional food production into immersive travel experiences.
    • The difficulty of marketing Tunisian cuisine in France, where it’s often seen as lowbrow or ordinary.
    • Discussion on how fine dining (like Michelin starred restaurants) does not reflect true value in culinary culture and heritage.
    • Reflections on tourism trends shifting toward authenticity, sustainability, and deeper cultural engagement.
    • The historical layering of Tunisia’s cuisine - from Roman to Ottoman to African influences.

    You can learn more about Jamie and his company, and get in touch with him through these links:

    https://www.facebook.com/SawaTaste

    https://www.instagram.com/sawatasteoftunisia/

    https://sawataste.com/eng/

    https://www.linkedin.com/company/sawa-taste-of-tunisia/

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Tue, 6 May 2025 07:50:24 +0000 help@worldfoodtravel.org (World Food Travel Association) https://podcast.worldfoodtravel.org/episodes/ep-75-jamie-furniss-from-tunisia-with-flavor-zHuVh0Mu Some of the points we discussed include:

    • Jamie’s personal journey from Canada to Tunisia via a love of Arabic culture and music.
    • The challenge of low global awareness of Tunisian food compared to Moroccan or Lebanese cuisine.
    • Tunisia’s historical focus on beach and desert tourism, with limited support for culinary tourism.
    • Creative food experiences designed by Jamie’s company, including olive oil tastings and cooking with local chefs.
    • Collaborating with artisans to turn traditional food production into immersive travel experiences.
    • The difficulty of marketing Tunisian cuisine in France, where it’s often seen as lowbrow or ordinary.
    • Discussion on how fine dining (like Michelin starred restaurants) does not reflect true value in culinary culture and heritage.
    • Reflections on tourism trends shifting toward authenticity, sustainability, and deeper cultural engagement.
    • The historical layering of Tunisia’s cuisine - from Roman to Ottoman to African influences.

    You can learn more about Jamie and his company, and get in touch with him through these links:

    https://www.facebook.com/SawaTaste

    https://www.instagram.com/sawatasteoftunisia/

    https://sawataste.com/eng/

    https://www.linkedin.com/company/sawa-taste-of-tunisia/

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Ep 75. Jamie Furniss - From Tunisia With Flavor World Food Travel Association 00:45:21 In this episode, anthropologist and culinary tourism entrepreneur Jamie Furniss shares his journey from the Yukon to Tunisia, and how he's working to reposition Tunisia as a serious culinary destination. From overlooked olive oils to street food stories, Jamie dives into the challenges and opportunities of redefining Tunisian cuisine for global travelers. In this episode, anthropologist and culinary tourism entrepreneur Jamie Furniss shares his journey from the Yukon to Tunisia, and how he's working to reposition Tunisia as a serious culinary destination. From overlooked olive oils to street food stories, Jamie dives into the challenges and opportunities of redefining Tunisian cuisine for global travelers. false full 75     64202601-c529-4b06-af94-cc7617ed6a38 Ep 74. Christy Davis - Honor the Carrot Highlights

    • Arizona agriculture is a $31.9 billion industry.
    • Yuma, Arizona is known as the lettuce capital of the U.S.
    • Arizona produces high-quality durum wheat for pasta, which is exported to Italy, among other places.
    • Agritopia Farms is a best practices model for urban agriculture.
    • Education is key to connecting children with agriculture.
    • Sustainability practices are essential for future farming.
    • Food security is a critical issue in agriculture.
    • Local farms can provide fresh produce to communities.
    • Community engagement is vital for urban agriculture.
    • Growing herbs at home is a great way to start gardening.

    Chapters
    00:00 Understanding Arizona Agriculture
    10:01 The Story of Agritopia Farms
    20:10 Urban Agriculture and Community Engagement
    29:58 Sustainability and Future of Agriculture

    Meet Christy
    LinkedIn profile
    Agritopia Farm website

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Sat, 8 Mar 2025 21:03:00 +0000 help@worldfoodtravel.org (Christy Davis, World Food Travel Association, Erik Wolf) https://podcast.worldfoodtravel.org/episodes/ep-74-christy-davis-honor-the-carrot-_XBchxEX Highlights

    • Arizona agriculture is a $31.9 billion industry.
    • Yuma, Arizona is known as the lettuce capital of the U.S.
    • Arizona produces high-quality durum wheat for pasta, which is exported to Italy, among other places.
    • Agritopia Farms is a best practices model for urban agriculture.
    • Education is key to connecting children with agriculture.
    • Sustainability practices are essential for future farming.
    • Food security is a critical issue in agriculture.
    • Local farms can provide fresh produce to communities.
    • Community engagement is vital for urban agriculture.
    • Growing herbs at home is a great way to start gardening.

    Chapters
    00:00 Understanding Arizona Agriculture
    10:01 The Story of Agritopia Farms
    20:10 Urban Agriculture and Community Engagement
    29:58 Sustainability and Future of Agriculture

    Meet Christy
    LinkedIn profile
    Agritopia Farm website

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Ep 74. Christy Davis - Honor the Carrot Christy Davis, World Food Travel Association, Erik Wolf 00:37:33 In this Episode 74 of the Taste of Place podcast, we meet Christy Davis to explore the diverse agricultural landscape of Arizona, highlighting the surprising variety of crops that thrive in the state's unique climate. Christy shares insights about Agritopia Farms, its history, and its role in promoting urban agriculture and community engagement. We also discuss the importance of sustainability, the challenges posed by urban growth, and the future of agriculture in Arizona, emphasizing the need for education and local food systems. In this Episode 74 of the Taste of Place podcast, we meet Christy Davis to explore the diverse agricultural landscape of Arizona, highlighting the surprising variety of crops that thrive in the state's unique climate. Christy shares insights about Agritopia Farms, its history, and its role in promoting urban agriculture and community engagement. We also discuss the importance of sustainability, the challenges posed by urban growth, and the future of agriculture in Arizona, emphasizing the need for education and local food systems. organic farming, water issues, arizona, food security, urban farming, community engagement, local produce, agritourism, culinary culture, agritopia farms, culinary heritage, arizona agriculture, sustainability false full 74     3bf8ea6c-23a5-462f-8ddb-81218f89491b Ep 73. Allison Zinder - The French Legacy Allison Zinder's website

    Allison Zinder on LinkedIn

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Mon, 13 Jan 2025 21:33:28 +0000 help@worldfoodtravel.org (Allison Zinder, Erik Wolf, World Food Travel Association) https://podcast.worldfoodtravel.org/episodes/ep-73-allison-zinder-the-french-legacy-PSbJrt2z Allison Zinder's website

    Allison Zinder on LinkedIn

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Ep 73. Allison Zinder - The French Legacy Allison Zinder, Erik Wolf, World Food Travel Association 00:37:08 In this episode number 73 of our Taste of Place podcast, we speak with Allison Zinder, an American living in Paris. We speak about French food, culture and language, and why the French culinary legacy is so profound. This is the first of our video episodes of our Taste of Place podcast. If you prefer to watch the video version of the podcast, you will find it on our YouTube channel. In this episode number 73 of our Taste of Place podcast, we speak with Allison Zinder, an American living in Paris. We speak about French food, culture and language, and why the French culinary legacy is so profound. This is the first of our video episodes of our Taste of Place podcast. If you prefer to watch the video version of the podcast, you will find it on our YouTube channel. cuisine, french, food, heritage, france false full 73     889c9fcc-b381-49d7-8d3f-a5fbf74c90e0 Ep. 72. Audrey Kelly - Empower Others Links

    https://www.thepizzagarage.com/

    https://www.instagram.com/audreyjanespizza/

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Thu, 19 Sep 2024 20:54:02 +0000 help@worldfoodtravel.org (Audrey Kelly, World Food Travel Association, Erik Wolf) https://podcast.worldfoodtravel.org/episodes/ep-72-audrey-kelly-empower-others-1sq3nQ_w Links

    https://www.thepizzagarage.com/

    https://www.instagram.com/audreyjanespizza/

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Ep. 72. Audrey Kelly - Empower Others Audrey Kelly, World Food Travel Association, Erik Wolf 00:28:33 In this episode number 72 of the Taste of Place podcast, we speak with Audrey Kelly. Audrey is the co-owner and head pizza maker at Audrey Jane’s Pizza Garage in Boulder, Colorado in the USA, which she runs with her brother, Peter. After studying pizza-making under Tony Gemignani, she opened her restaurant, and achieved quick success, with the restaurant having been been featured on the Food Network; the Travel Channel; and Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. Audrey won first place in the Pizza in Teglia competition in Naples, Italy, and has been featured in the New York Times and NPR. As a mother of twin boys, she balances family life with expanding her business, including plans for a second location. Audrey also grew up in a family of bakers, so she knows a thing or two about making dough! In this episode number 72 of the Taste of Place podcast, we speak with Audrey Kelly. Audrey is the co-owner and head pizza maker at Audrey Jane’s Pizza Garage in Boulder, Colorado in the USA, which she runs with her brother, Peter. After studying pizza-making under Tony Gemignani, she opened her restaurant, and achieved quick success, with the restaurant having been been featured on the Food Network; the Travel Channel; and Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. Audrey won first place in the Pizza in Teglia competition in Naples, Italy, and has been featured in the New York Times and NPR. As a mother of twin boys, she balances family life with expanding her business, including plans for a second location. Audrey also grew up in a family of bakers, so she knows a thing or two about making dough! culinary tourism, pizza, colorado, business, culinary culture, food tourism, entrepreneur false full 72     4e22e77a-c7a3-4bc6-83c2-76aaa25068b1 Ep 71. Joe Carlucci - Career. Culture. Lifestyle. Visit Valentina's Pizzeria

    Meet Joe on YouTube

    See Joe in action and his award-winning pizzas on Instagram.

    This episode sponsored by the World Food Travel Academy, training and certification for culinary tourism professionals.

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Mon, 19 Aug 2024 20:49:51 +0000 help@worldfoodtravel.org (Joe Carlucci, World Food Travel Association, Erik Wolf) https://podcast.worldfoodtravel.org/episodes/ep-71-joe-carlucci-career-culture-lifestyle-MUZGROcr Visit Valentina's Pizzeria

    Meet Joe on YouTube

    See Joe in action and his award-winning pizzas on Instagram.

    This episode sponsored by the World Food Travel Academy, training and certification for culinary tourism professionals.

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Ep 71. Joe Carlucci - Career. Culture. Lifestyle. Joe Carlucci, World Food Travel Association, Erik Wolf 00:30:33 In this Episode number 71 of the Taste of Place podcast, we speak with Joe Carlucci. Joe owns Valentina's Pizzeria in Madison, Alabama (USA). His 30 years in the pizza industry have brought remarkable highs and devastating lows. He’s worked hard to create a culture at Valentina’s where employees take pride in their work, and that's one of the reasons Valentina’s is the 31st-best pizzeria in the United States and the number-one pizzeria in Alabama. Joe is the 2024 Best of the Best World Master Champion at the International Pizza Challenge, a 9x World Pizza Champion, a 2x Guinness World Record Holder, and father to his daughter, Valentina, after whom his pizzeria is named. In this Episode number 71 of the Taste of Place podcast, we speak with Joe Carlucci. Joe owns Valentina's Pizzeria in Madison, Alabama (USA). His 30 years in the pizza industry have brought remarkable highs and devastating lows. He’s worked hard to create a culture at Valentina’s where employees take pride in their work, and that's one of the reasons Valentina’s is the 31st-best pizzeria in the United States and the number-one pizzeria in Alabama. Joe is the 2024 Best of the Best World Master Champion at the International Pizza Challenge, a 9x World Pizza Champion, a 2x Guinness World Record Holder, and father to his daughter, Valentina, after whom his pizzeria is named. pizza, restaurant, joe carlucci false full 71     0730950b-aa9a-4a3e-917a-c067b8fd6619 Ep 70. Allie Bahn - Communication is the Key www.missallergicreactor.com

    Allie's courses: https://allie-bahn-teaches.teachable.com/p/home

    https://www.instagram.com/miss_allergic_reactor

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Thu, 8 Aug 2024 15:21:41 +0000 help@worldfoodtravel.org (Allie Bahn, Erik Wolf) https://podcast.worldfoodtravel.org/episodes/ep-70-allie-bahn-communication-is-the-key-lA3DfHU5 www.missallergicreactor.com

    Allie's courses: https://allie-bahn-teaches.teachable.com/p/home

    https://www.instagram.com/miss_allergic_reactor

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Ep 70. Allie Bahn - Communication is the Key Allie Bahn, Erik Wolf 00:27:11 In Episode 70 of the Taste of Place podcast, we speak with Allie Bahn. Allie is a distinguished food allergy travel expert and travel consultant. With a focus on empowering travelers with severe food allergies, Allie offers invaluable guidance through her blog and consulting work. Her expertise stems from personal experience growing up with severe food allergies and having traveled extensively, including living abroad for many years. Allie also consults with hotels and restaurants to improve their awareness and inclusivity for those with food allergies. She educates through online courses and shares her insights as a travel and lifestyle writer. Her work ensures that others can enjoy safe and enriching travel experiences. In Episode 70 of the Taste of Place podcast, we speak with Allie Bahn. Allie is a distinguished food allergy travel expert and travel consultant. With a focus on empowering travelers with severe food allergies, Allie offers invaluable guidance through her blog and consulting work. Her expertise stems from personal experience growing up with severe food allergies and having traveled extensively, including living abroad for many years. Allie also consults with hotels and restaurants to improve their awareness and inclusivity for those with food allergies. She educates through online courses and shares her insights as a travel and lifestyle writer. Her work ensures that others can enjoy safe and enriching travel experiences. food allergy, erik wolf, world food travel asssociation, travel, allergy false full 70     ca98e092-b041-4139-82fa-0a0498062643 Ep 69. Daniel Contreras - Making It My Own Dos Sucres Restaurant in Cuenca, Ecuador

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Sun, 19 May 2024 15:46:39 +0000 help@worldfoodtravel.org (Daniel Contreras, World Food Travel Association, Erik Wolf) https://podcast.worldfoodtravel.org/episodes/ep-69-daniel-contreras-make-it-my-own-EVKg0BQZ Dos Sucres Restaurant in Cuenca, Ecuador

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Ep 69. Daniel Contreras - Making It My Own Daniel Contreras, World Food Travel Association, Erik Wolf 00:23:10 Chef Daniel Contreras is the culinary visionary behind Dos Sucres, a celebrated restaurant nestled in the heart of Cuenca, Ecuador. With a passion for Ecuadorian cuisine and a dedication to sustainable and locally-sourced ingredients, Chef Daniel has established Dos Sucres as a beacon of gastronomic excellence. Born and raised in Cuenca, Daniel developed an early appreciation for the rich culinary traditions of his homeland. His journey into the culinary world began with formal training at renowned culinary institutes, where he honed his skills and embraced the nuances of international cooking techniques. However, it was his deep-rooted love for Ecuadorian flavors and ingredients that guided him back to his origins. At Dos Sucres, Chef Daniel crafts menus that celebrate the diversity of Ecuador's regional ingredients. From farm-fresh produce to locally-sourced meats and seafood, his dishes reflect a commitment to quality and sustainability. Each plate is a testament to his innovative approach, blending traditional flavors with contemporary flair. Under his leadership, Dos Sucres has garnered acclaim from both local and international patrons. Chef Daniel's dedication to his craft is evident in every dish, making Dos Sucres a must-visit destination for food enthusiasts seeking an authentic taste of Ecuador. When he's not in the kitchen, Daniel is a passionate advocate for sustainable farming practices and actively collaborates with local farmers and artisans to promote the region's culinary heritage. His commitment to community and excellence has solidified his reputation as one of Ecuador's leading chefs. Chef Daniel Contreras is the culinary visionary behind Dos Sucres, a celebrated restaurant nestled in the heart of Cuenca, Ecuador. With a passion for Ecuadorian cuisine and a dedication to sustainable and locally-sourced ingredients, Chef Daniel has established Dos Sucres as a beacon of gastronomic excellence. Born and raised in Cuenca, Daniel developed an early appreciation for the rich culinary traditions of his homeland. His journey into the culinary world began with formal training at renowned culinary institutes, where he honed his skills and embraced the nuances of international cooking techniques. However, it was his deep-rooted love for Ecuadorian flavors and ingredients that guided him back to his origins. At Dos Sucres, Chef Daniel crafts menus that celebrate the diversity of Ecuador's regional ingredients. From farm-fresh produce to locally-sourced meats and seafood, his dishes reflect a commitment to quality and sustainability. Each plate is a testament to his innovative approach, blending traditional flavors with contemporary flair. Under his leadership, Dos Sucres has garnered acclaim from both local and international patrons. Chef Daniel's dedication to his craft is evident in every dish, making Dos Sucres a must-visit destination for food enthusiasts seeking an authentic taste of Ecuador. When he's not in the kitchen, Daniel is a passionate advocate for sustainable farming practices and actively collaborates with local farmers and artisans to promote the region's culinary heritage. His commitment to community and excellence has solidified his reputation as one of Ecuador's leading chefs. culinary tourism, gastronomy tourism, ecuador, food tourism, turismogastronómico false full 69     41044769-2399-4fa1-93d2-996ae57037cd Ep 68. Fred Lizee - Tout Est Possible See Fred's project  on Instagram.

    Meet Fred on LinkedIn.

    Visit Fred's website (French only).

    Fred's project on LinkedIn (in English).

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Sat, 10 Feb 2024 16:09:54 +0000 help@worldfoodtravel.org (Frederic Lizee, Erik Wolf, World Food Travel Association) https://podcast.worldfoodtravel.org/episodes/ep-68-fred-lizee-tout-est-possible-Wk8B21IY See Fred's project  on Instagram.

    Meet Fred on LinkedIn.

    Visit Fred's website (French only).

    Fred's project on LinkedIn (in English).

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Ep 68. Fred Lizee - Tout Est Possible Frederic Lizee, Erik Wolf, World Food Travel Association 00:40:46 In this episode, number 68, of The Business of Food Travel podcast, we speak with Fred Lizée. Fred is a tourism industry professional from France. He has been working in responsible adventure travel for 15 years, with professional experiences in Europe, Asia and Australia. He is passionate about outdoor expeditions, community travel and disruptive tourism projects. To that end, he created his own competition called the New Explorer Challenge to help train international students on the subject of sustainable adventure tourism. As you probably have guessed, Fred loves to travel and has visited 72 countries already. In this episode, number 68, of The Business of Food Travel podcast, we speak with Fred Lizée. Fred is a tourism industry professional from France. He has been working in responsible adventure travel for 15 years, with professional experiences in Europe, Asia and Australia. He is passionate about outdoor expeditions, community travel and disruptive tourism projects. To that end, he created his own competition called the New Explorer Challenge to help train international students on the subject of sustainable adventure tourism. As you probably have guessed, Fred loves to travel and has visited 72 countries already. culinary tourism, adventure travel, turismo gastronomico, food tourism, tourisme gastronomique false full 68     da6310c2-43a3-49e4-b492-f8280c9e89ab Ep 67. Rico Mandel - Don't Be Afraid Find Rico on Instagram.

    Meet Rico on LinkedIn.

    Visit Rico's website.

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Fri, 1 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000 help@worldfoodtravel.org (Rico Mandel, World Food Travel Association, Erik Wolf) https://podcast.worldfoodtravel.org/episodes/ep-67-rico-mandel-dont-be-afraid-eEAf9pVE Find Rico on Instagram.

    Meet Rico on LinkedIn.

    Visit Rico's website.

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Ep 67. Rico Mandel - Don't Be Afraid Rico Mandel, World Food Travel Association, Erik Wolf 00:45:31 In this episode number 67 of The Business of Food Travel podcast, we speak with Rico Mandel. In 2001, when the dotcom bubble burst and then September 11 hit, Rico's marketing business collapsed. After some soul searching, he decided to enroll in culinary school, an experience that changed his life. He worked in restaurants and catering, while building his contact networks and continuing marketing work in the hospitality industry. This eventually led him to create Miz En Place, an ecommerce platform that delves into the world of gastronomy through artisanal food and beverage products, experiences, and stories. In this episode number 67 of The Business of Food Travel podcast, we speak with Rico Mandel. In 2001, when the dotcom bubble burst and then September 11 hit, Rico's marketing business collapsed. After some soul searching, he decided to enroll in culinary school, an experience that changed his life. He worked in restaurants and catering, while building his contact networks and continuing marketing work in the hospitality industry. This eventually led him to create Miz En Place, an ecommerce platform that delves into the world of gastronomy through artisanal food and beverage products, experiences, and stories. culinary tourism, gastronomy tourism, turismo gastronomico, food tourism false full 67     b407b2ed-1e59-41a9-8e58-bb960a860fa1 Ep 66. Darren MacLean - Collaborate Learn Inspire Find Chef Darren on his website.

    Or on Instagram here.

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Wed, 19 Jul 2023 14:11:13 +0000 help@worldfoodtravel.org (Darren MacLean, Erik Wolf) https://podcast.worldfoodtravel.org/episodes/ep-66-darren-maclean-collaborate-learn-inspire-UNGFi_ZO Find Chef Darren on his website.

    Or on Instagram here.

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Ep 66. Darren MacLean - Collaborate Learn Inspire Darren MacLean, Erik Wolf 00:40:27 In episode 66 of The Business of Food Travel podcast, we speak with Chef Darren MacLean. Chef Darren is one of Canada’s most acclaimed and outspoken chefs, restaurateurs and environmental advocates. Seeking to showcase Canada’s culinary scene to international audiences, MacLean was Canada’s sole contender and a finalist on Netflix’s global cooking competition ‘The Final Table.’ He is also the first Canadian chef ever invited to collaborate with Princess Cruises. MacLean is passionate about sustainability and the food-building community. While he regularly participates in events as an educator, speaker and culinary judge in Canada and abroad, he is happiest when in the kitchen. MacLean’s Japanese izakaya-style restaurant Shokunin, in his home city of Calgary, Alberta, has been voted one of Canada's top 50 restaurants for three years in a row. Canada's ethnic mosaic inspires Chef Darren. His appreciation for diversity leads him to travel extensively, further developing his unique perspective on food and the culinary experience. MacLean has spent considerable time in Japan studying the cuisine of the country that inspires him most. Believing in the power of food to bridge cultures, he welcomes global chefs to his country and kitchen, and he himself travels often -- from Tokyo to Mexico City -- to collaborate with others. In episode 66 of The Business of Food Travel podcast, we speak with Chef Darren MacLean. Chef Darren is one of Canada’s most acclaimed and outspoken chefs, restaurateurs and environmental advocates. Seeking to showcase Canada’s culinary scene to international audiences, MacLean was Canada’s sole contender and a finalist on Netflix’s global cooking competition ‘The Final Table.’ He is also the first Canadian chef ever invited to collaborate with Princess Cruises. MacLean is passionate about sustainability and the food-building community. While he regularly participates in events as an educator, speaker and culinary judge in Canada and abroad, he is happiest when in the kitchen. MacLean’s Japanese izakaya-style restaurant Shokunin, in his home city of Calgary, Alberta, has been voted one of Canada's top 50 restaurants for three years in a row. Canada's ethnic mosaic inspires Chef Darren. His appreciation for diversity leads him to travel extensively, further developing his unique perspective on food and the culinary experience. MacLean has spent considerable time in Japan studying the cuisine of the country that inspires him most. Believing in the power of food to bridge cultures, he welcomes global chefs to his country and kitchen, and he himself travels often -- from Tokyo to Mexico City -- to collaborate with others. canada, culinary tourism, gastronomy tourism, alberta, japan, netflix, calgary, food tourism, chef false full 66     71f0d38c-51cf-4b93-8de8-628748f173f8 Ep 65. Jonathan DeLise - Keep At It Find Jonathan on LinkedIn.
    Visit Jonathan's professional journalist page on Muckrack.
    Explore Jonathan's YouTube channel.

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Thu, 20 Apr 2023 23:00:00 +0000 help@worldfoodtravel.org (Jonathan DeLise, World Food Travel Association, Erik Wolf) https://podcast.worldfoodtravel.org/episodes/ep-65-jonathan-delise-keep-at-it-7nCJoJQh Find Jonathan on LinkedIn.
    Visit Jonathan's professional journalist page on Muckrack.
    Explore Jonathan's YouTube channel.

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Ep 65. Jonathan DeLise - Keep At It Jonathan DeLise, World Food Travel Association, Erik Wolf 00:36:11 In this episode number 65, we speak with Jonathan DeLise, a New York City-based writer who focuses on food and travel. He has lived in East Asia and Mexico and explored the food and drink of countless countries. Jonathan is also passionate about foreign languages, a fact that has helped him to navigate various cultures. His passion for languages also gives him valuable new insights about the gastronomy in the places he visits. Jonathan is a consummate story teller who shares escapades about unique, unusual and off-the-beaten-track culinary products and experiences from wherever he travels. In this episode number 65, we speak with Jonathan DeLise, a New York City-based writer who focuses on food and travel. He has lived in East Asia and Mexico and explored the food and drink of countless countries. Jonathan is also passionate about foreign languages, a fact that has helped him to navigate various cultures. His passion for languages also gives him valuable new insights about the gastronomy in the places he visits. Jonathan is a consummate story teller who shares escapades about unique, unusual and off-the-beaten-track culinary products and experiences from wherever he travels. languages, culinary tourism, turismo gastronómico, japan, culinary culture, food tourism, mexico false full 65     1557ac0e-641f-4678-b8d6-57c86bfcd8d7 Ep 64. Jose Luis Santos - Work Builds Character Find Jose Luis on LinkedIn here.
    Learn about Ecostars here.
    Learn about Ecofoodies here. 
    Follow Ecostars on Instagram here.

    Also mentioned in the show:  ISLAMIC ARTS BIENNALE 2023




     

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Mon, 20 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000 help@worldfoodtravel.org (Jose Luis Santos, Erik Wolf, World Food Travel Association) https://podcast.worldfoodtravel.org/episodes/ep-64-jose-luis-santos-work-builds-character-S1ARJFxw Find Jose Luis on LinkedIn here.
    Learn about Ecostars here.
    Learn about Ecofoodies here. 
    Follow Ecostars on Instagram here.

    Also mentioned in the show:  ISLAMIC ARTS BIENNALE 2023




     

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Ep 64. Jose Luis Santos - Work Builds Character Jose Luis Santos, Erik Wolf, World Food Travel Association 00:37:00 In this episode, we meet Jose Luis Santos. Jose Luis has a decade of experience in strategy and entrepreneurship focusing on tourism and sustainability. He has worked for multinational companies such as Oliver Wyman and Amadeus, and now he leads Ecostars, a sustainability certification for hotels. Within one short year, Ecostars has become the most popular hotel sustainability certification across Europe. Similar to Ecostars, its sister Ecofoodies certification, covers sustainability certification for restaurants and foodservice outlets. In this episode, we meet Jose Luis Santos. Jose Luis has a decade of experience in strategy and entrepreneurship focusing on tourism and sustainability. He has worked for multinational companies such as Oliver Wyman and Amadeus, and now he leads Ecostars, a sustainability certification for hotels. Within one short year, Ecostars has become the most popular hotel sustainability certification across Europe. Similar to Ecostars, its sister Ecofoodies certification, covers sustainability certification for restaurants and foodservice outlets. certification, ecostars, spain, lodging, ecofoodies, saudi arabia, ethics, sustainability false full 64     496132f2-657f-4c06-a2b1-99a55be7de03 Ep 63. Tammara Soma - To Each Their Own Find Tammara on her university web page here.

    Or on LinkedIn here.

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Mon, 20 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000 help@worldfoodtravel.org (Tammara Soma, Erik Wolf) https://podcast.worldfoodtravel.org/episodes/ep-63-tammara-soma-to-each-their-own-rTl7l9Jh Find Tammara on her university web page here.

    Or on LinkedIn here.

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Ep 63. Tammara Soma - To Each Their Own Tammara Soma, Erik Wolf 00:45:57 Dr. Tammara Soma is a professor, researcher and teacher at Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, BC, Canada. When she is not teaching, she is busy running the food systems lab, a social innovation research lab tackling complex food issues. As the first hijabi professor at the university, Tammara often finds that her identity can be a point of tension. While she faces a lot of stereotypes as a visibly Muslim woman professor, she is optimistic that food is healing and can bring diverse people together. Originally from Indonesia, she is passionate about the role of food literacy in fostering belonging, identity, and in supporting environmental sustainability. Dr. Tammara Soma is a professor, researcher and teacher at Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, BC, Canada. When she is not teaching, she is busy running the food systems lab, a social innovation research lab tackling complex food issues. As the first hijabi professor at the university, Tammara often finds that her identity can be a point of tension. While she faces a lot of stereotypes as a visibly Muslim woman professor, she is optimistic that food is healing and can bring diverse people together. Originally from Indonesia, she is passionate about the role of food literacy in fostering belonging, identity, and in supporting environmental sustainability. halal, culinary tourism, turismo gastronómico, gastronomy tourism, gastrodiplomacy, muslim, food tourism, world food travel asssociation, indonesia false full 63     98856efa-bab2-44d3-b905-3b39923efa9f Ep 62. Selassie Atadika - Change: One Bite at a Time Find Selassie on her website here. Anyone based in the USA or Canada who wishes to order a sampler of Selassie's chocolates, use code "WORLDFOODTRAVEL10" for a 10% discount.

    Or on LinkedIn here.

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Thu, 19 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000 help@worldfoodtravel.org (Selassie Atadika, Erik Wolf, World Food Travel Association) https://podcast.worldfoodtravel.org/episodes/ep-62-selassie-atadika-change-one-bite-at-a-time-EUhyvCHz Find Selassie on her website here. Anyone based in the USA or Canada who wishes to order a sampler of Selassie's chocolates, use code "WORLDFOODTRAVEL10" for a 10% discount.

    Or on LinkedIn here.

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Ep 62. Selassie Atadika - Change: One Bite at a Time Selassie Atadika, Erik Wolf, World Food Travel Association 00:34:17 After over a decade spent engaged in humanitarian work with the United Nations, and years of self-teaching in the culinary arts, Selassie Atadika completed her formal culinary course work at the Culinary Institute of America. Chef Selassie uses Ghanaian cocoa and chocolate as a base to feature the flavors and essence of Africa, to celebrate and preserve Africa's culinary heritage. A food systems advocate, she was a finalist in the 2019 Basque Culinary World Prize, within the top 100 in the Best Chef Awards 2020 - 2021, and a 2021 recipient of La Liste New Destination Champion Award for Africa. After over a decade spent engaged in humanitarian work with the United Nations, and years of self-teaching in the culinary arts, Selassie Atadika completed her formal culinary course work at the Culinary Institute of America. Chef Selassie uses Ghanaian cocoa and chocolate as a base to feature the flavors and essence of Africa, to celebrate and preserve Africa's culinary heritage. A food systems advocate, she was a finalist in the 2019 Basque Culinary World Prize, within the top 100 in the Best Chef Awards 2020 - 2021, and a 2021 recipient of La Liste New Destination Champion Award for Africa. ghana, culinary tourism, turismo gastronómico, farming, africa, selassie atadika, chocolate, erik wolf, food tourism false full 62     057c431a-a435-4472-8920-97b66dfb0d09 Ep 61. Jacquie Chandler - Remember Recover & Restore Find Jacquie on her website here.

    Or on LinkedIn here.

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Tue, 20 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000 help@worldfoodtravel.org (Jacquie Chandler, Erik Wolf) https://podcast.worldfoodtravel.org/episodes/ep-61-jacquie-chandler-remember-recover-restore-p9Neuohi Find Jacquie on her website here.

    Or on LinkedIn here.

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Ep 61. Jacquie Chandler - Remember Recover & Restore Jacquie Chandler, Erik Wolf 00:47:17 After a job moved Jacquie Chandler to Incline Village, Nevada on the north-shore of Lake Tahoe in the western USA, she began to notice a major conflict between the impact of tourism and the billion dollar financial designs related to the lake's preservation plans. And so began her foray into geotourism, becoming Lake Tahoe's liaison to National Geographic's geotourism mapping project. This volunteer position helped to guide the destination's stewardship and changed Jacquie's life journey, ultimately leading her to develop a blueprint for how to convert visitors to destination stewards. After a job moved Jacquie Chandler to Incline Village, Nevada on the north-shore of Lake Tahoe in the western USA, she began to notice a major conflict between the impact of tourism and the billion dollar financial designs related to the lake's preservation plans. And so began her foray into geotourism, becoming Lake Tahoe's liaison to National Geographic's geotourism mapping project. This volunteer position helped to guide the destination's stewardship and changed Jacquie's life journey, ultimately leading her to develop a blueprint for how to convert visitors to destination stewards. culinary tourism, turismo gastronómico, wildlife, native, water, food tourism, first nations, indigenous, lake tahoe, world food travel association, heritage, sustainability false full 61     392832f2-5c56-47d3-9697-ba5cc7620311 Ep 60. Matricia Bauer - Body Mind Spirit Find Matricia on her website here.

    Or on LinkedIn here.

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Mon, 21 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000 help@worldfoodtravel.org (Matricia Bauer, Erik Wolf) https://podcast.worldfoodtravel.org/episodes/ep-60-matricia-bauer-body-mind-spirit-98ube6lC Find Matricia on her website here.

    Or on LinkedIn here.

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Ep 60. Matricia Bauer - Body Mind Spirit Matricia Bauer, Erik Wolf 00:40:27 Matricia Bauer is an indigenous herbalist and specializes in Indigenous plant knowledge. She introduces visitors from all over the world to the indigenous flora of the Rocky Mountains. As a member of the Cree tribe in Alberta, Canada, she is well-prepared to be able to serve as a liaison between humans and their plant relatives which provide us nutrition and medicines. She also processes foraged ingredients into indigenous bitters that she sells to restaurants, and in her copious free time, she is also developing and launching tea experiences with indigenous medicines. She speaks and consults all over the world about indigenous plants and medicine applications. Matricia Bauer is an indigenous herbalist and specializes in Indigenous plant knowledge. She introduces visitors from all over the world to the indigenous flora of the Rocky Mountains. As a member of the Cree tribe in Alberta, Canada, she is well-prepared to be able to serve as a liaison between humans and their plant relatives which provide us nutrition and medicines. She also processes foraged ingredients into indigenous bitters that she sells to restaurants, and in her copious free time, she is also developing and launching tea experiences with indigenous medicines. She speaks and consults all over the world about indigenous plants and medicine applications. matricia bauer, herbs, natural medicine, first nations, indigenous, world food travel association, cree false full 60     8078792e-87c8-4038-a0ef-104b79ddc77a Ep 59. Theo Cromhout - Find Your Purpose Find Theo on his website here.

    Or on LinkedIn here.

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Sun, 16 Oct 2022 23:00:00 +0000 help@worldfoodtravel.org (WFTA, World Food Travel Association, Erik Wolf, Theo Cromhout) https://podcast.worldfoodtravel.org/episodes/ep-59-theo-cromhout-find-your-purpose-Ek_A37pP Find Theo on his website here.

    Or on LinkedIn here.

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Ep 59. Theo Cromhout - Find Your Purpose WFTA, World Food Travel Association, Erik Wolf, Theo Cromhout 00:40:12 In this episode, we speak with Theo Cromhout. Theo is a proud South African travel industry professional who has lived and loved a full life of travel, tourism, hospitality, food and wine. With over 30 years of experience, Theo is a respected member of the South African tourism industry. He has held senior positions in operations, marketing and sales, both in South Africa and abroad. Theo is currently the CEO of Boschendal Wine Estate, one of South Africa's oldest and most historic wineries. In this episode, we speak with Theo Cromhout. Theo is a proud South African travel industry professional who has lived and loved a full life of travel, tourism, hospitality, food and wine. With over 30 years of experience, Theo is a respected member of the South African tourism industry. He has held senior positions in operations, marketing and sales, both in South Africa and abroad. Theo is currently the CEO of Boschendal Wine Estate, one of South Africa's oldest and most historic wineries. culinary tourism, turismo gastronómico, wine, south africa, boschendal, food tourism false full 59     99cd7c2f-a9fb-4a35-b180-c65ed17873f4 Ep 58. Nancy Matsumoto - Trust Your Intuition Find Nancy on her website here.

    Or on LinkedIn here or on Instagram here.

    Photo Credit: Jennifer Rowsom 

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Sat, 17 Sep 2022 23:00:00 +0000 help@worldfoodtravel.org (WFTA, World Food Travel Association, Erik Wolf, Nancy Matsumoto) https://podcast.worldfoodtravel.org/episodes/ep-58-nancy-matsumoto-trust-your-intuition-oU50QCLV Find Nancy on her website here.

    Or on LinkedIn here or on Instagram here.

    Photo Credit: Jennifer Rowsom 

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Ep 58. Nancy Matsumoto - Trust Your Intuition WFTA, World Food Travel Association, Erik Wolf, Nancy Matsumoto 00:37:16 In this episode, we speak with Nancy Matsumoto. Nancy is an award-winning writer and editor who covers food, drink, regenerative agriculture, and Japanese culture. She is the co-author of Exploring the World of Japanese Craft Sake: Rice, Water, Earth (Tuttle Publishing, May 2022) and the forthcoming By the Shore of Lake Michigan, an English-language translation of a Japanese poetry anthology that she edited (UCLA Asian American Studies Press.). Her articles have appeared in The Wall Street Journal, NPR, Civil Eats, Saveur, Food & Wine, and Air Canada’s enRoute among other publications. In this episode, we speak with Nancy Matsumoto. Nancy is an award-winning writer and editor who covers food, drink, regenerative agriculture, and Japanese culture. She is the co-author of Exploring the World of Japanese Craft Sake: Rice, Water, Earth (Tuttle Publishing, May 2022) and the forthcoming By the Shore of Lake Michigan, an English-language translation of a Japanese poetry anthology that she edited (UCLA Asian American Studies Press.). Her articles have appeared in The Wall Street Journal, NPR, Civil Eats, Saveur, Food & Wine, and Air Canada’s enRoute among other publications. culinary tourism, turismo gastronómico, japan, sake, food tourism false full 58     8f339cab-ecf4-445b-b5c6-efb871b0993f Ep 57. Jose Gonzalez - An Edible Country Find Jose on his website here.

    Or on Instagram here.

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Tue, 16 Aug 2022 23:00:00 +0000 help@worldfoodtravel.org (WFTA, World Food Travel Association, Erik Wolf, Jose Gonzalez) https://podcast.worldfoodtravel.org/episodes/ep-57-jose-gonzalez-an-edible-country-m1XsdcEt Find Jose on his website here.

    Or on Instagram here.

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Ep 57. Jose Gonzalez - An Edible Country WFTA, World Food Travel Association, Erik Wolf, Jose Gonzalez 00:37:46 In this episode, we speak with Jose Gonzalez. Jose is the chef and founder of Al Mercat, a fine dining restaurant in Costa Rica. During the pandemic, Jose shut down his fine dining concept and moved his entire operation into Costa Rica’s mountain region. Every cloud has a silver lining and while it can be jarring to be forced to shut down your dream, Jose found a new and even better dream that awaited him and his family with a new restaurant concept that he is currently offering in the beautiful mountains of Costa Rica. An advocate for sustainability on all levels, Jose is also recognized as the founder of the Costa Rica: Edible Country concept. In this episode, we speak with Jose Gonzalez. Jose is the chef and founder of Al Mercat, a fine dining restaurant in Costa Rica. During the pandemic, Jose shut down his fine dining concept and moved his entire operation into Costa Rica’s mountain region. Every cloud has a silver lining and while it can be jarring to be forced to shut down your dream, Jose found a new and even better dream that awaited him and his family with a new restaurant concept that he is currently offering in the beautiful mountains of Costa Rica. An advocate for sustainability on all levels, Jose is also recognized as the founder of the Costa Rica: Edible Country concept. culinary tourism, turismo gastronómico, costa rica, food tourism false full 57     20ae3128-61a2-4a6d-97fa-b7a124c978c9 Ep 56. Anita Mendiratta - The Humility of Travel Find Anita on her website here.

    Or on LinkedIn here.

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Sat, 16 Jul 2022 23:00:00 +0000 help@worldfoodtravel.org (Anita Mendiratta, WFTA, Erik Wolf, World Food Travel Association) https://podcast.worldfoodtravel.org/episodes/ep-56-anita-mendiratta-the-humility-of-travel-3a8SaLA8 Find Anita on her website here.

    Or on LinkedIn here.

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Ep 56. Anita Mendiratta - The Humility of Travel Anita Mendiratta, WFTA, Erik Wolf, World Food Travel Association 00:39:18 In this episode, we speak with Anita Mendiratta, a globally recognised and respected Tourism, Aviation and Development practitioner, author, diplomat, and on-air personality, Anita leads her successful London-based international consulting firm. Most recently, Anita has taken on a critical global role of trusted advisor of government and business leaders seeking to navigate through the impact of the recent pandemic, guiding short, medium and long-term decision-making to enable strong, equitable, inclusive, and sustainable recovery, always tapping into her innate ability to feel the ‘heartbeat’ behind the economic, social, political and environmental dynamics of nations. Anita is also honoured to be Special Advisor to the Secretary General of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation and Strategic Advisor to CNN International. In this episode, we speak with Anita Mendiratta, a globally recognised and respected Tourism, Aviation and Development practitioner, author, diplomat, and on-air personality, Anita leads her successful London-based international consulting firm. Most recently, Anita has taken on a critical global role of trusted advisor of government and business leaders seeking to navigate through the impact of the recent pandemic, guiding short, medium and long-term decision-making to enable strong, equitable, inclusive, and sustainable recovery, always tapping into her innate ability to feel the ‘heartbeat’ behind the economic, social, political and environmental dynamics of nations. Anita is also honoured to be Special Advisor to the Secretary General of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation and Strategic Advisor to CNN International. culinary tourism, turismo gastronómico, unwto, food tourism false full 56     dced1467-085d-4239-9ec9-ea8bf3e76d28 Ep 55. Yasmine Fofana - So Much to Discover Find Yasmine on LinkedIn.

    Visit Yasmine's website.

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Mon, 20 Jun 2022 09:00:00 +0000 help@worldfoodtravel.org (Yasmine Fofana, World Food Travel Association, Erik Wolf) https://podcast.worldfoodtravel.org/episodes/ep-55-yasmine-fofana-so-much-to-discover-wUq0rniN Find Yasmine on LinkedIn.

    Visit Yasmine's website.

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Ep 55. Yasmine Fofana - So Much to Discover Yasmine Fofana, World Food Travel Association, Erik Wolf 00:48:29 In this episode, we speak with Yasmine Fofana. Yasmine is a well-known force for positive change in the culinary movement in the Ivory Coast. She launched the first food blog in that country, named Afrofoodie. And in doing so, she influenced others to help them understand the value of celebrating Ivorian cuisine. Her work has inspired other chefs and bloggers, not just in the Ivory Coast, but throughout West Africa as well. Yasmine is deeply passionate about shifting the narrative about Africa through using the medium of gastronomy. In this episode, we speak with Yasmine Fofana. Yasmine is a well-known force for positive change in the culinary movement in the Ivory Coast. She launched the first food blog in that country, named Afrofoodie. And in doing so, she influenced others to help them understand the value of celebrating Ivorian cuisine. Her work has inspired other chefs and bloggers, not just in the Ivory Coast, but throughout West Africa as well. Yasmine is deeply passionate about shifting the narrative about Africa through using the medium of gastronomy. culinary tourism, turismo gastronómico, africa, ivory coast, food tourism, cote d'ivoire false full 55     ba5ac62a-66c1-41af-bc11-265c3239a0f9 Ep 54. Ana Ros - After the Rain the Sun Always Comes Ana is not on LinkedIn, but you can find her on her website here.

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Sat, 21 May 2022 23:00:00 +0000 help@worldfoodtravel.org (Ana Roš, Ana Ros, Erik Wolf) https://podcast.worldfoodtravel.org/episodes/ep-54-ana-ros-after-the-rain-the-sun-always-comes-RCDHW0pC Ana is not on LinkedIn, but you can find her on her website here.

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Ep 54. Ana Ros - After the Rain the Sun Always Comes Ana Roš, Ana Ros, Erik Wolf 00:38:49 In this episode, we speak with Ana Roš. A self-taught cook, Ana is a chef who expresses the seasons, her region, her character and her femininity through her cooking. She’s the chef and owner of Hiša Franko, a 2 Michelin star restaurant located in Slovenia, and one of the leading restaurants in the world. In 2017, she was awarded the world's best female chef by Restaurant magazine. And in 2021, her restaurant was awarded the 21st best in the world by the 50 best restaurants list. In the same year, Ana ranked seventh in the Best Chef Awards list as the only woman in the top 10. Because of her work, chef Ana Roš was named the ambassador of gastronomic tourism at the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). In this episode, we speak with Ana Roš. A self-taught cook, Ana is a chef who expresses the seasons, her region, her character and her femininity through her cooking. She’s the chef and owner of Hiša Franko, a 2 Michelin star restaurant located in Slovenia, and one of the leading restaurants in the world. In 2017, she was awarded the world's best female chef by Restaurant magazine. And in 2021, her restaurant was awarded the 21st best in the world by the 50 best restaurants list. In the same year, Ana ranked seventh in the Best Chef Awards list as the only woman in the top 10. Because of her work, chef Ana Roš was named the ambassador of gastronomic tourism at the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). culinary tourism, turismo gastronómico, gastronomy tourism, michelin, slovenia, michelin star, food tourism false full 54     c24f3db8-ec02-48a4-bd5f-c19d6837a8af Ep 53. Hussein Dehghan - The Guest is King Meet Hussein on LinkedIn or on his websites here and here.

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Sun, 17 Apr 2022 23:00:00 +0000 help@worldfoodtravel.org (Hussein Dehghan, Erik Wolf) https://podcast.worldfoodtravel.org/episodes/ep-53-hussein-dehghan-the-guest-is-king-G6muKwjP Meet Hussein on LinkedIn or on his websites here and here.

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Ep 53. Hussein Dehghan - The Guest is King Hussein Dehghan, Erik Wolf 00:43:20 In this episode, we speak with Hussein Dehghan, a licensed tourist guide for cultural and culinary sights for almost 20 years now. Recently, he has become a nationally recognized figure in gastronomy tourism for Iran, where he works with the country's stakeholders to promote their cuisines to visitors. Internationally, Hussein also represents the World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations in western Asia. An energetic and friendly soul, Hussein loves to meet new people. In this episode, we speak with Hussein Dehghan, a licensed tourist guide for cultural and culinary sights for almost 20 years now. Recently, he has become a nationally recognized figure in gastronomy tourism for Iran, where he works with the country's stakeholders to promote their cuisines to visitors. Internationally, Hussein also represents the World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations in western Asia. An energetic and friendly soul, Hussein loves to meet new people. culinary tourism, turismo gastronómico, gastronomy tourism, middle east, iran, culinary culture, food tourism, world food travel association false full 53     e77f3019-5695-458c-a060-1933bdc6116f Ep 52. Brighde Reed - Books Are My Passport Meet Brighde on LinkedIn or visit her website.

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Sun, 20 Mar 2022 09:10:00 +0000 help@worldfoodtravel.org (Brighde Reed, Erik Wolf) https://podcast.worldfoodtravel.org/episodes/ep-52-brighde-reed-books-are-my-passport-fji_y0g_ Meet Brighde on LinkedIn or visit her website.

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Ep 52. Brighde Reed - Books Are My Passport Brighde Reed, Erik Wolf 00:39:30 In this episode, we speak with Brighde Reed. Brighde is the cofounder of World Vegan Travel, a tour company that brings groups of vegans on luxury getaways around the world. A vegan of 14 years and travel addict, she loves to wow her travelers on her trips with local vegan-made specialties like fleischnacka in Alsace and khao soi in Northern Thailand. In this episode, we speak with Brighde Reed. Brighde is the cofounder of World Vegan Travel, a tour company that brings groups of vegans on luxury getaways around the world. A vegan of 14 years and travel addict, she loves to wow her travelers on her trips with local vegan-made specialties like fleischnacka in Alsace and khao soi in Northern Thailand. canada, culinary tourism, turismo gastronómico, vegan, food tourism, world food travel association, france false full 52     9cec4873-7a53-4a4c-b2d3-1016e4bd198c Ep 51. Soumaya Hamdi - Building Bridges with Food Meet Soumaya on LinkedIn or visit her website.

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Sat, 19 Feb 2022 22:49:00 +0000 help@worldfoodtravel.org (Erik Wolf, Soumaya Hamdi, World Food Travel Association) https://podcast.worldfoodtravel.org/episodes/ep-51-soumaya-hamdi-building-bridges-with-food-MG_21cE_ Meet Soumaya on LinkedIn or visit her website.

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Ep 51. Soumaya Hamdi - Building Bridges with Food Erik Wolf, Soumaya Hamdi, World Food Travel Association 00:44:29 In this episode, we speak with Soumaya Hamdi. Described as the "entrepreneur redefining travel for millennial Muslims," Soumaya is the Founder and Managing Director of Halal Travel Guide, a travel company focusing on creating better travel experiences for Muslims. Halal Travel Guide works in partnership with local hosts from around the world to design trips with adventure-seeking Muslims in mind and provides free digital travel guides to help Muslims plan better independent trips. In this episode, we speak with Soumaya Hamdi. Described as the "entrepreneur redefining travel for millennial Muslims," Soumaya is the Founder and Managing Director of Halal Travel Guide, a travel company focusing on creating better travel experiences for Muslims. Halal Travel Guide works in partnership with local hosts from around the world to design trips with adventure-seeking Muslims in mind and provides free digital travel guides to help Muslims plan better independent trips. halal, gastrodiplomacy, muslim, barbados, bosnia false full 51     ffc8bb55-1084-42c2-bf34-b3aa584518db Ep 50. David Mora - Memento Mori Meet David on LinkedIn or visit his website.

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Mon, 17 Jan 2022 12:39:00 +0000 help@worldfoodtravel.org (David Mora, Erik Wolf) https://podcast.worldfoodtravel.org/episodes/ep-50-david-mora-memento-mori-HqQv7Sft Meet David on LinkedIn or visit his website.

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Ep 50. David Mora - Memento Mori David Mora, Erik Wolf 00:37:29 Most people who have studied gastronomy tourism in Europe and certainly in Spain, have heard of David Mora. A consultant, speaker and professor on both gastronomy tourism and wine tourism, David has a noteworthy reputation in our industry. He has always had a passion for tourism, so much so in fact, that it's hard for him to relax because he's always reading books, reports and research about tourism and hospitality, to better himself and his work. His passion, or emotion, comes out in everything he does, and connects perfectly with the name of his business - Emoturismo. And as a lover of tourism, what better place to live than in the seaside town of Getxo, on the Basque Coast. Most people who have studied gastronomy tourism in Europe and certainly in Spain, have heard of David Mora. A consultant, speaker and professor on both gastronomy tourism and wine tourism, David has a noteworthy reputation in our industry. He has always had a passion for tourism, so much so in fact, that it's hard for him to relax because he's always reading books, reports and research about tourism and hospitality, to better himself and his work. His passion, or emotion, comes out in everything he does, and connects perfectly with the name of his business - Emoturismo. And as a lover of tourism, what better place to live than in the seaside town of Getxo, on the Basque Coast. david mora, wine tourism, culinary tourism, turismo gastronómico, enoturismo, erik wolf, spain, food tourism, basque country, world food travel association false full 50     2313dcc8-b511-4f93-b6c6-d56bd403e0db Ep 49. Rosa Jackson - You Can't Imagine Meet Rosa on LinkedIn or visit her website.

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Wed, 15 Dec 2021 14:46:00 +0000 help@worldfoodtravel.org (Rosa Jackson, World Food Travel Association, Erik Wolf) https://podcast.worldfoodtravel.org/episodes/ep-49-rosa-jackson-you-cant-imagine-8VnpbBm3 Meet Rosa on LinkedIn or visit her website.

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Ep 49. Rosa Jackson - You Can't Imagine Rosa Jackson, World Food Travel Association, Erik Wolf 00:32:08 In this episode, we speak with Rosa Jackson. Sometimes the big city gets in the way of what matters in life, like having a garden of your own, or a home large enough for a family. Hailing from Alberta, Canada, her home was not known for its cuisine when she was young. Rosa fell in love with the good food in France and moved to pursue her interest in all things related to food. When she lived in Paris, Rosa liked her job as an interpreter at the famed Cordon Bleu cooking school, and also enjoyed working as a restaurant critic and food writer for Time Out Paris. A holiday in Nice changed her life and today, Rosa is living the dream, running a cooking school in Nice next to the city's colorful food market. She is also writing a cookbook on the unique and largely unknown cuisine of her area. In this episode, we speak with Rosa Jackson. Sometimes the big city gets in the way of what matters in life, like having a garden of your own, or a home large enough for a family. Hailing from Alberta, Canada, her home was not known for its cuisine when she was young. Rosa fell in love with the good food in France and moved to pursue her interest in all things related to food. When she lived in Paris, Rosa liked her job as an interpreter at the famed Cordon Bleu cooking school, and also enjoyed working as a restaurant critic and food writer for Time Out Paris. A holiday in Nice changed her life and today, Rosa is living the dream, running a cooking school in Nice next to the city's colorful food market. She is also writing a cookbook on the unique and largely unknown cuisine of her area. culinary tourism, turismo gastronómico, food, food tourism, france, entrepreneur false full 49     d6171712-3df6-4461-8f01-64f85f528e3e Ep 48. Tracy Stuckrath - Every Meal Matters Find Tracy on LinkedIn or on her website here.

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Mon, 15 Nov 2021 15:54:00 +0000 help@worldfoodtravel.org (Tracy Stuckrath, Erik Wolf, World Food Travel Association) https://podcast.worldfoodtravel.org/episodes/ep-48-tracy-stuckrath-every-meal-matters-_ajmL93f Find Tracy on LinkedIn or on her website here.

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Ep 48. Tracy Stuckrath - Every Meal Matters Tracy Stuckrath, Erik Wolf, World Food Travel Association 00:32:31 In this episode, we meet Tracy Stuckrath, who is an event planner, inclusion speaker, Mini Cooper driver, and lover of blueberries. After being diagnosed with a food allergy, she became passionate and committed to ensuring that everyone has something delicious, nutritious, and safe when they sit down at a dining table. She has never met a stranger. Tracy talks about food preparation, event and meeting planning, and everything that can - and does - go wrong. In this episode, we meet Tracy Stuckrath, who is an event planner, inclusion speaker, Mini Cooper driver, and lover of blueberries. After being diagnosed with a food allergy, she became passionate and committed to ensuring that everyone has something delicious, nutritious, and safe when they sit down at a dining table. She has never met a stranger. Tracy talks about food preparation, event and meeting planning, and everything that can - and does - go wrong. food allergy, culinary tourism, turismo gastronómico, erik wolf, tracy stuckrath, food tourism, special diet, meetings, meeting planning true full 48     0e4a9ab8-e388-4a23-9091-457caa587e9b Ep 47. Nuria Ribera - Make Respect a Habit Find Nuria on LinkedIn or on her website here.

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Fri, 15 Oct 2021 10:15:00 +0000 help@worldfoodtravel.org (Nuria Ribera, Erik Wolf, World Food Travel Association) https://podcast.worldfoodtravel.org/episodes/ep-47-nuria-ribera-make-respect-a-habit-RKN1ZU_f Find Nuria on LinkedIn or on her website here.

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Ep 47. Nuria Ribera - Make Respect a Habit Nuria Ribera, Erik Wolf, World Food Travel Association 00:28:17 Since she was a young child, Nuria Ribera has always been curious about people from other countries and their cultural differences. She was fascinated by people who all spoke different languages, yet she was still able to communicate with them. Then as she grew older, Nuria met more people from more countries and realized that her passion, as well as her gift, was the ability to communicate well with others. Now Nuria communicates with people from other cultures using one of the world's most popular foods - chocolate. Since she was a young child, Nuria Ribera has always been curious about people from other countries and their cultural differences. She was fascinated by people who all spoke different languages, yet she was still able to communicate with them. Then as she grew older, Nuria met more people from more countries and realized that her passion, as well as her gift, was the ability to communicate well with others. Now Nuria communicates with people from other cultures using one of the world's most popular foods - chocolate. culinary tourism, gastronomy tourism, chocolate, cacao, food tourism, world food travel association, xocolatt false full 47     a31087cb-b79d-48cc-998c-8b6c65ff4e9f Ep 46. Tiffany Kelly - Make Change Happen Find Tiffany on LinkedIn or on her website here.

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Wed, 15 Sep 2021 21:00:00 +0000 help@worldfoodtravel.org (Erik Wolf, Tiffany Kelly, World Food Travel Association) https://podcast.worldfoodtravel.org/episodes/ep-46-tiffany-kelly-make-change-happen-HHT2rQDj Find Tiffany on LinkedIn or on her website here.

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Ep 46. Tiffany Kelly - Make Change Happen Erik Wolf, Tiffany Kelly, World Food Travel Association 00:34:57 Tiffany Kelly is the Founder of Beyond Bamboo, an online marketplace and business wholesale where conscious consumers can purchase all things beyond sustainable and ethical. Tiffany is also the Co-Founder and CEO for Phoenix Rising, a global movement and network of inspiring action-orientated feminine leaders focused on making a difference in the world. Her first book 'Shine' was published in 2020. She is an inspirational speaker, leading women's empowerment workshops, leadership summits and innovation think tanks towards social change. She is also a Founding Partner of RoundTable Global, an international award-winning leadership development organisation, where she is focusing full time on her desire to create empowerment and balance in the world. Tiffany Kelly is the Founder of Beyond Bamboo, an online marketplace and business wholesale where conscious consumers can purchase all things beyond sustainable and ethical. Tiffany is also the Co-Founder and CEO for Phoenix Rising, a global movement and network of inspiring action-orientated feminine leaders focused on making a difference in the world. Her first book 'Shine' was published in 2020. She is an inspirational speaker, leading women's empowerment workshops, leadership summits and innovation think tanks towards social change. She is also a Founding Partner of RoundTable Global, an international award-winning leadership development organisation, where she is focusing full time on her desire to create empowerment and balance in the world. culinary tourism, turismo gastronómico, erik wolf, beyond bamboo, tiffany kelly, food tourism, world food travel association, sustainability false full 46     c4560b52-e3fb-412d-9c7c-642a40924dfb Ep 45. Aashi Vel - Share an Idea Find Aashi on LinkedIn or on her website here.

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Sun, 15 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +0000 help@worldfoodtravel.org (World Food Travel Association, Erik Wolf, Aashi Vel) https://podcast.worldfoodtravel.org/episodes/ep-45-aashi-vel-share-an-idea-X9WetNJg Find Aashi on LinkedIn or on her website here.

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Ep 45. Aashi Vel - Share an Idea World Food Travel Association, Erik Wolf, Aashi Vel 00:33:23 In this episode number 45, we speak with Aashi Vel, Co-Founder of Traveling Spoon. An industrial designer and patent holder with a deep passion for problem-solving, Aashi has designed several award-winning consumer and medical products while working at design consulting firms for over a decade. She is a Magna Cum Laude graduate of the Savannah College of Art & Design and received her MBA from the University of California Berkeley. Aashi is also on the Board of Directors at the World Food Travel Association. In this episode number 45, we speak with Aashi Vel, Co-Founder of Traveling Spoon. An industrial designer and patent holder with a deep passion for problem-solving, Aashi has designed several award-winning consumer and medical products while working at design consulting firms for over a decade. She is a Magna Cum Laude graduate of the Savannah College of Art & Design and received her MBA from the University of California Berkeley. Aashi is also on the Board of Directors at the World Food Travel Association. culinary tourism, turismo gastronómico, erik wolf, aashi vel, food tourism, traveling spoon, world food travel association false full 45     f6bb46dd-1a78-4ebf-9eb9-d4ce2c8dd911 Ep 44. Roberta Muir - Kill Your Darlings Find Roberta on LinkedIn or on her website here.

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Mon, 12 Jul 2021 09:17:14 +0000 help@worldfoodtravel.org (World Food Travel Association, Aashi Vel, Erik Wolf) https://podcast.worldfoodtravel.org/episodes/ep-44-roberta-muir-kill-your-darlings-5X_tquSo Find Roberta on LinkedIn or on her website here.

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Ep 44. Roberta Muir - Kill Your Darlings World Food Travel Association, Aashi Vel, Erik Wolf 00:34:56 In this episode #44, we speak with Roberta Muir, a cookbook author, freelance food and lifestyle writer and CEO of Be Inspired home recipe kits, who loves sharing her passion for cooking, eating, drinking and traveling while promoting and connecting with great producers, products and chefs. She holds a Master of Arts degree in Gastronomy and is also a qualified Sherry educator and cheese judge. Roberta also authored "A Lombardian Cookbook" and "A Sardinian Cookbook" with two prominent Sydney-based Italian chefs. But perhaps she is best known for managing Australia’s largest recreational cooking school, the Sydney Seafood School at Sydney Fish Market, from 1997-2021. A keen cook, enthusiastic diner, and adventurous traveler, Roberta shares her recipes and experiences through her own website and weekly newsletters. She lives in Sydney with her husband – photographer, spirits expert, and fellow food lover – Franz Scheurer. In this episode #44, we speak with Roberta Muir, a cookbook author, freelance food and lifestyle writer and CEO of Be Inspired home recipe kits, who loves sharing her passion for cooking, eating, drinking and traveling while promoting and connecting with great producers, products and chefs. She holds a Master of Arts degree in Gastronomy and is also a qualified Sherry educator and cheese judge. Roberta also authored "A Lombardian Cookbook" and "A Sardinian Cookbook" with two prominent Sydney-based Italian chefs. But perhaps she is best known for managing Australia’s largest recreational cooking school, the Sydney Seafood School at Sydney Fish Market, from 1997-2021. A keen cook, enthusiastic diner, and adventurous traveler, Roberta shares her recipes and experiences through her own website and weekly newsletters. She lives in Sydney with her husband – photographer, spirits expert, and fellow food lover – Franz Scheurer. roberta muir, culinary tourism, turismo gastronómico, gastronomy tourism, australia, sydney, food tourism false full 44     2d25c0a4-6aa7-4228-8904-3fac88e14f97 Ep 43. Royce Chwin - Ask Better Questions Find Royce on LinkedIn.

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Wed, 14 Apr 2021 19:18:05 +0000 help@worldfoodtravel.org (Aashi Vel, Royce Chwin, World Food Travel Association, Erik Wolf) https://podcast.worldfoodtravel.org/episodes/ep-43-royce-chwin-ask-better-questions-pfTfBo4V Find Royce on LinkedIn.

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Ep 43. Royce Chwin - Ask Better Questions Aashi Vel, Royce Chwin, World Food Travel Association, Erik Wolf 00:35:10 Royce is a recognized figure in the tourism industry in Canada. Some of his exciting career highlights include work on the 2010 Olympics project and national branding for the Canadian Tourism Commission, as well as marketing strategy work and executive leadership at Travel Alberta. And just last year, Royce moved again to accept the position of President and CEO of Tourism Vancouver. Royce doesn't think like others, and we like that about him. That also means he finds unconventional and still respectable solutions to whatever issues he faces. He is also featured in our Association's 2021 State of the Food Travel Industry report, which you can download from our website. Royce is a recognized figure in the tourism industry in Canada. Some of his exciting career highlights include work on the 2010 Olympics project and national branding for the Canadian Tourism Commission, as well as marketing strategy work and executive leadership at Travel Alberta. And just last year, Royce moved again to accept the position of President and CEO of Tourism Vancouver. Royce doesn't think like others, and we like that about him. That also means he finds unconventional and still respectable solutions to whatever issues he faces. He is also featured in our Association's 2021 State of the Food Travel Industry report, which you can download from our website. canada, culinary tourism, turismo gastronómico, gastronomy tourism, vancouver, food tourism false full 43     15335f28-5329-4fad-8f16-6622968c2159 Ep 42. Elise Botiveau - To Live is to Try Find Elise on LinkedIn.

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Mon, 15 Feb 2021 20:40:24 +0000 help@worldfoodtravel.org (Erik Wolf, Aashi Vel, Elise Botiveau, World Food Travel Association) https://podcast.worldfoodtravel.org/episodes/ep-42-elise-botiveau-to-live-is-to-try-N1Q2iIYx Find Elise on LinkedIn.

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Ep 42. Elise Botiveau - To Live is to Try Erik Wolf, Aashi Vel, Elise Botiveau, World Food Travel Association 00:29:04 In this episode #42, we speak with Elise Botiveau. Elise lives in Paris, the City of Lights, and had worked in information technology for 20 years before she made some major changes in her life. Even before the pandemic, she left the field of IT to pursue her passion - gastronomy and tourism. Many people said she was crazy to start a business at nearly 50 years old, but Elise is a woman who is true to her heart. She has to follow her passion. In this episode #42, we speak with Elise Botiveau. Elise lives in Paris, the City of Lights, and had worked in information technology for 20 years before she made some major changes in her life. Even before the pandemic, she left the field of IT to pursue her passion - gastronomy and tourism. Many people said she was crazy to start a business at nearly 50 years old, but Elise is a woman who is true to her heart. She has to follow her passion. culinary tourism, turismo gastronómico, elise botiveau, food tourism, paris, france false full 42     d957c060-a79b-4880-9acc-933a1056e779 Ep 41. Hans Entner - The Power of the Smile In this episode you will learn:

    • How hotel guests have a different customer experience when the hotel owner lives in the hotel
    • Why hotel guests are treated like family
    • The power of the smile

    Mentioned in this episode:

    His Website

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Mon, 11 Jan 2021 14:21:34 +0000 help@worldfoodtravel.org (Aashi Vel, Hans Entner, Erik Wolf, World Food Travel Association) https://podcast.worldfoodtravel.org/episodes/ep-41-hans-entner-the-power-of-the-smile-Um2QdqrE In this episode you will learn:

    • How hotel guests have a different customer experience when the hotel owner lives in the hotel
    • Why hotel guests are treated like family
    • The power of the smile

    Mentioned in this episode:

    His Website

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Ep 41. Hans Entner - The Power of the Smile Aashi Vel, Hans Entner, Erik Wolf, World Food Travel Association 00:30:56 In this episode # 41, we speak with Hans Entner. For 30 years, Hans (a.k.a. Hansi) has been welcoming guests at the Wiesenhof destination hotel in Austria's Tirol region. Hans has been associated with ducks his entire life, and understandably so, since his family name means "duck" in German. It is a theme that permeates every aspect of his life and business. Look for the duck logo on his website. In this episode # 41, we speak with Hans Entner. For 30 years, Hans (a.k.a. Hansi) has been welcoming guests at the Wiesenhof destination hotel in Austria's Tirol region. Hans has been associated with ducks his entire life, and understandably so, since his family name means "duck" in German. It is a theme that permeates every aspect of his life and business. Look for the duck logo on his website. hospitality, austria, culinary tourism, turismo gastronómico, food tourism false full 41     14c62eee-feee-4f26-950f-c0c245232aad Ep 40. Yorm Ackuaku - One Foot In Front of the Other In this episode you will learn:

    • Why you should not be afraid of the FSD.
    • How to collaborate in order to delegate.
    • The best way to get ahead with any project.

    Mentioned in this episode:

    Find Yorm on LinkedIn
    Yorm's Website

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Tue, 22 Dec 2020 12:51:03 +0000 help@worldfoodtravel.org (World Food Travel Association, Aashi Vel, Yorm Ackuaku, Erik Wolf) https://podcast.worldfoodtravel.org/episodes/ep-40-yorm-ackuaku-one-foot-in-front-of-the-other-7iF9znLi In this episode you will learn:

    • Why you should not be afraid of the FSD.
    • How to collaborate in order to delegate.
    • The best way to get ahead with any project.

    Mentioned in this episode:

    Find Yorm on LinkedIn
    Yorm's Website

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Ep 40. Yorm Ackuaku - One Foot In Front of the Other World Food Travel Association, Aashi Vel, Yorm Ackuaku, Erik Wolf 00:41:39 In this episode # 40, we'll be speaking with Yorm Ackuaku. Born and raised in Ghana, Yorm moved to the US for college when she was only 19 years old. After college, she worked primarily in the corporate world, including positions in accounting, finance, business, and consulting. Yorm was pulled into the food world from her experiences living abroad when she realized the limited representation of African foods in major cities and in food media. This discovery inspired Yorm to found esSense 13, a food media platform that amplifies the work of African chefs and food entrepreneurs around the world. Yorm also hosts her own podcast about African-inspired cuisines, called Item 13. In this episode # 40, we'll be speaking with Yorm Ackuaku. Born and raised in Ghana, Yorm moved to the US for college when she was only 19 years old. After college, she worked primarily in the corporate world, including positions in accounting, finance, business, and consulting. Yorm was pulled into the food world from her experiences living abroad when she realized the limited representation of African foods in major cities and in food media. This discovery inspired Yorm to found esSense 13, a food media platform that amplifies the work of African chefs and food entrepreneurs around the world. Yorm also hosts her own podcast about African-inspired cuisines, called Item 13. culinary tourism, turismo gastronómico, africa, food tourism false full 40     a227edd2-c5a9-418c-884a-917c4a50e250 Ep 39. Kathiana Lejeune - Peace Begins With a Smile In this episode you will learn:

    • What is the hardest part of writing a book
    • Why food is a "soft power" in international relations
    • When you reach a hurdle, why you have to jump
    • Why peace begins with a smile
    • Why we should embrace our differences earlier in life

    Mentioned in this episode:

    Find Kathiana on LinkedIn
    Kathiana's Website

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Fri, 13 Nov 2020 12:15:13 +0000 help@worldfoodtravel.org (Erik Wolf, Aashi Vel, Kathiana Lejeune, World Food Travel Association) https://podcast.worldfoodtravel.org/episodes/ep-39-kathiana-lejeune-peace-begins-with-a-smile-sORH5ih6 In this episode you will learn:

    • What is the hardest part of writing a book
    • Why food is a "soft power" in international relations
    • When you reach a hurdle, why you have to jump
    • Why peace begins with a smile
    • Why we should embrace our differences earlier in life

    Mentioned in this episode:

    Find Kathiana on LinkedIn
    Kathiana's Website

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Ep 39. Kathiana Lejeune - Peace Begins With a Smile Erik Wolf, Aashi Vel, Kathiana Lejeune, World Food Travel Association 00:34:59 In this episode #39, we speak with Kathiana Lejeune. Kathiana is a young, determined, and ambitious author, professional, and scholar. A graduate from The George Washington University with a degree in Political Management and Global Advocacy, Kathiana has just published her first book, The Power of the Palate, Through the Great Exchange, which explores the relationship between food tourism and gastrodiplomacy. Kathiana loves to share how exchanging a meal fosters relationships and shifts our perspectives of different cultures. For her, food is the new currency of diplomacy. In this episode #39, we speak with Kathiana Lejeune. Kathiana is a young, determined, and ambitious author, professional, and scholar. A graduate from The George Washington University with a degree in Political Management and Global Advocacy, Kathiana has just published her first book, The Power of the Palate, Through the Great Exchange, which explores the relationship between food tourism and gastrodiplomacy. Kathiana loves to share how exchanging a meal fosters relationships and shifts our perspectives of different cultures. For her, food is the new currency of diplomacy. culinary tourism, turismo gastronómico, gastrodiplomacy, food tourism false full 39     96d73264-7613-43a3-8b8a-45c1f31bf385 Ep 38. Rika Nakazawa - Let the Shape Emerge In this episode, you will learn:

    • Why there's nothing more powerful than an idea whose time has come.
    • Why you should chip away at a stone to let the shape emerge rather than try to chip away to make a shape.
    • How in today's climate you can't fear technology - use it to help drive change.

    Discussed in this episode:

    Find Rika on LinkedIn

    Rika's Company - BoardSeatMeet

    Le Quartier Francais (Franschhoek, South Africa)

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Thu, 15 Oct 2020 05:00:00 +0000 help@worldfoodtravel.org (World Food Travel Association) https://podcast.worldfoodtravel.org/episodes/ep-38-rika-nakazawa-let-the-shape-emerge-rz4MhzVH In this episode, you will learn:

    • Why there's nothing more powerful than an idea whose time has come.
    • Why you should chip away at a stone to let the shape emerge rather than try to chip away to make a shape.
    • How in today's climate you can't fear technology - use it to help drive change.

    Discussed in this episode:

    Find Rika on LinkedIn

    Rika's Company - BoardSeatMeet

    Le Quartier Francais (Franschhoek, South Africa)

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Ep 38. Rika Nakazawa - Let the Shape Emerge World Food Travel Association 00:38:03 In this episode #38, we speak with Rika Nakazawa. Rika is a senior leader, entrepreneur, investor in, and frequent public speaker on, technology-powered business transformation. She is the CEO and Founder of BoardSeatMeet, a Silicon Valley social impact venture, that focuses on diversifying the board room by empowering women to build and leverage social capital with modern technology. Trilingual in Japanese, German and English, Rika grew up in Japan and moved to the US initially to attend Princeton University. She is a technology industry veteran who has worked internationally in senior executive roles in strategy, business development, and marketing with Fortune 500 companies that include NVIDIA, Sony, Accenture, American Express, and also several Silicon Valley startups. Rika is passionate about deepening the intersection of human and digital paradigms through transformational innovation and the pursuit of purpose-driven collaboration. In this episode #38, we speak with Rika Nakazawa. Rika is a senior leader, entrepreneur, investor in, and frequent public speaker on, technology-powered business transformation. She is the CEO and Founder of BoardSeatMeet, a Silicon Valley social impact venture, that focuses on diversifying the board room by empowering women to build and leverage social capital with modern technology. Trilingual in Japanese, German and English, Rika grew up in Japan and moved to the US initially to attend Princeton University. She is a technology industry veteran who has worked internationally in senior executive roles in strategy, business development, and marketing with Fortune 500 companies that include NVIDIA, Sony, Accenture, American Express, and also several Silicon Valley startups. Rika is passionate about deepening the intersection of human and digital paradigms through transformational innovation and the pursuit of purpose-driven collaboration. false full 38     dbabad28-30d4-49e3-830d-3ae77291e754 Ep 37. Martina Jamnig - The Sum of Small Things In this episode, you will learn:

    • Why team sports teach useful life lessons.
    • What to do when some of an area's best food & beverage products are not exported.
    • How a "transition dish" can make some traditional foods more approachable for visitors.
    • What you will discover if you follow the road less traveled.
    • How to make your dreams a reality.

    Discussed in this episode:

    Find Martina on LinkedIn

    Original Sachertorte

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Mon, 14 Sep 2020 12:21:38 +0000 help@worldfoodtravel.org (Martina Jamnig, Erik Wolf, World Food Travel Association) https://podcast.worldfoodtravel.org/episodes/ep-37-martina-jamnig-the-sum-of-small-things-lnNZGE99 In this episode, you will learn:

    • Why team sports teach useful life lessons.
    • What to do when some of an area's best food & beverage products are not exported.
    • How a "transition dish" can make some traditional foods more approachable for visitors.
    • What you will discover if you follow the road less traveled.
    • How to make your dreams a reality.

    Discussed in this episode:

    Find Martina on LinkedIn

    Original Sachertorte

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Ep 37. Martina Jamnig - The Sum of Small Things Martina Jamnig, Erik Wolf, World Food Travel Association 00:35:16 In this episode #37, we speak with Martina Jamnig. Martina is lucky enough to work in tourism in London, where she represents her home country Austria. While her professional world naturally evolves around promoting her homeland, the rest of her life revolves around sports, more specifically around football (or soccer for the Americans), and everything that comes with it - the passion, the enthusiasm, the singing, and of course, the community involvement. Originally from southern Austria's countryside, Martina is now enjoying her life in the big city. In this episode #37, we speak with Martina Jamnig. Martina is lucky enough to work in tourism in London, where she represents her home country Austria. While her professional world naturally evolves around promoting her homeland, the rest of her life revolves around sports, more specifically around football (or soccer for the Americans), and everything that comes with it - the passion, the enthusiasm, the singing, and of course, the community involvement. Originally from southern Austria's countryside, Martina is now enjoying her life in the big city. austria, culinary tourism, turismo gastronómico, food travel, food tourism false full 37     291b1d3a-5f5e-43a1-b1a3-5e959814e8d5 Ep 36. Marg Leehane - Work Smarter Not Harder In this episode, you will learn:

    • Why travel is the best education
    • How conversation is now a lost art
    • Why we need to reconnect with nature
    • Why you should work smarter, not harder

    Discussed in this episode:

    Great Bear Lodge / Great Bear Tours

    Find Marg on LinkedIn

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Sat, 15 Aug 2020 23:05:18 +0000 help@worldfoodtravel.org (Marg Leehane, World Food Travel Association, Erik Wolf) https://podcast.worldfoodtravel.org/episodes/ep-36-marg-leehane-work-smarter-not-harder-QYtG8SOd In this episode, you will learn:

    • Why travel is the best education
    • How conversation is now a lost art
    • Why we need to reconnect with nature
    • Why you should work smarter, not harder

    Discussed in this episode:

    Great Bear Lodge / Great Bear Tours

    Find Marg on LinkedIn

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Ep 36. Marg Leehane - Work Smarter Not Harder Marg Leehane, World Food Travel Association, Erik Wolf 00:37:55 In this episode #36, we speak we speak with Marg Leehane. Originally from Australia, Marg has traveled extensively and now calls British Columbia home.  Marg worked in the corporate world as a software developer for a decade, before deciding to follow her true passion of connecting people with nature, and now is one of the owners of Great Bear Lodge. The floating lodge hosts guests from all over the world to see the grizzly bears of the sublime Great Bear Rain Forest off the coast of British Columbia, Canada. Marg has a Master's in Tourism Management from Royal Roads University and loves to adventure and hike in the mountains. In this episode #36, we speak we speak with Marg Leehane. Originally from Australia, Marg has traveled extensively and now calls British Columbia home.  Marg worked in the corporate world as a software developer for a decade, before deciding to follow her true passion of connecting people with nature, and now is one of the owners of Great Bear Lodge. The floating lodge hosts guests from all over the world to see the grizzly bears of the sublime Great Bear Rain Forest off the coast of British Columbia, Canada. Marg has a Master's in Tourism Management from Royal Roads University and loves to adventure and hike in the mountains. culinary tourism, turismo gastronómico, food travel, food tourism false full 36     bb29d1e4-b5c5-4364-964b-084c7e5396ca Ep 35. Camille Hoheb - Don't Fear Change In this episode, you will learn:

    • Why you should not fear change
    • How dramatic negative life events can have life-changing positive effects
    • How spas are just a very small part of "wellness tourism"
    • Why consumers need to be aware of 'wellness washing'
    • Why food is a cornerstone of wellness
    • Why you should strive to leave a legacy
       

    Discussed in this episode:

    Wellness Tourism Worldwide
    Find Camille on LinkedIn

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Mon, 13 Jul 2020 22:42:43 +0000 help@worldfoodtravel.org (World Food Travel Association, Erik Wolf, Camille Hoheb) https://podcast.worldfoodtravel.org/episodes/ep-35-camille-hoheb-dont-fear-change-9f2Plm7s In this episode, you will learn:

    • Why you should not fear change
    • How dramatic negative life events can have life-changing positive effects
    • How spas are just a very small part of "wellness tourism"
    • Why consumers need to be aware of 'wellness washing'
    • Why food is a cornerstone of wellness
    • Why you should strive to leave a legacy
       

    Discussed in this episode:

    Wellness Tourism Worldwide
    Find Camille on LinkedIn

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Ep 35. Camille Hoheb - Don't Fear Change World Food Travel Association, Erik Wolf, Camille Hoheb 00:35:16 In this episode #35, we speak we speak with Camille Hoheb, the founder of the wellness tourism industry and President of Wellness Tourism Worldwide, (WTW). WTW is an award-winning strategic consultancy specializing in development, strategic planning and partnerships in wellness tourism. Interestingly, her path to wellness tourism was borne of crises. Firstly with Hurricane Katrina and then later, with the Global Financial Crisis. Each event propelled her further toward what she knows best: wellness and tourism. Today, Camille travels the world working with tourism offices, governments, NGOs and private businesses to help them maximize the return on their wellness tourism investments. In this episode #35, we speak we speak with Camille Hoheb, the founder of the wellness tourism industry and President of Wellness Tourism Worldwide, (WTW). WTW is an award-winning strategic consultancy specializing in development, strategic planning and partnerships in wellness tourism. Interestingly, her path to wellness tourism was borne of crises. Firstly with Hurricane Katrina and then later, with the Global Financial Crisis. Each event propelled her further toward what she knows best: wellness and tourism. Today, Camille travels the world working with tourism offices, governments, NGOs and private businesses to help them maximize the return on their wellness tourism investments. wellness, culinary tourism, turismo gastronómico, wellness tourism, food travel, food tourism false full 35     70673f83-109e-41c7-afb1-cceeee0a6436 Ep 34. Ewan Henderson - Ride on the Shoulders of Giants In this episode, you'll learn:

    • Why you need to move with the times
    • How the actual process of researching affects knowledge retention
    • Why you need to think differently to solve old problems
    • Why people with different perspectives can add value to a discussion and give a better final result
    • Why the pandemic has been an opportunity for many companies

    Discussed in this episode:

    Ewan Hederson Website

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Fri, 12 Jun 2020 14:34:23 +0000 help@worldfoodtravel.org (World Food Travel Association, Ewan Henderson, Erik Wolf) https://podcast.worldfoodtravel.org/episodes/ep-34-ewan-henderson-ride-on-the-shoulders-of-giants-fW5_cMim In this episode, you'll learn:

    • Why you need to move with the times
    • How the actual process of researching affects knowledge retention
    • Why you need to think differently to solve old problems
    • Why people with different perspectives can add value to a discussion and give a better final result
    • Why the pandemic has been an opportunity for many companies

    Discussed in this episode:

    Ewan Hederson Website

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Ep 34. Ewan Henderson - Ride on the Shoulders of Giants World Food Travel Association, Ewan Henderson, Erik Wolf 00:39:53 In this episode #34, we speak with Ewan Henderson, the man behind Hendo Talks, a drinks industry professional and Scottish food champion. He's from Glasgow, Scotland and currently there in lockdown. He's well-travelled in Europe and Asia, and is working his way across the USA to seek out the best dive bars and foodie experiences. Ewan made his name as the 'Molecular Magician' by pairing Scotch whisky with food at a molecular level. His end game is to provide pairing confidence and entertain audiences around the globe. He works in Scotch whisky and rum and don't get him talking about the terroir of rum - he could go on for hours. He's a keen hiker, desperate to be let loose once the Scottish highlands are opened again. In this episode #34, we speak with Ewan Henderson, the man behind Hendo Talks, a drinks industry professional and Scottish food champion. He's from Glasgow, Scotland and currently there in lockdown. He's well-travelled in Europe and Asia, and is working his way across the USA to seek out the best dive bars and foodie experiences. Ewan made his name as the 'Molecular Magician' by pairing Scotch whisky with food at a molecular level. His end game is to provide pairing confidence and entertain audiences around the globe. He works in Scotch whisky and rum and don't get him talking about the terroir of rum - he could go on for hours. He's a keen hiker, desperate to be let loose once the Scottish highlands are opened again. culinary tourism, turismo gastronómico, food travel, scotland, food tourism false full 34     bf485e98-ea7d-4776-b560-0edc36841f0a Ep 33. Philip Ruskin - It's My Pleasure In this episode you'll learn:

    • Why saying "My pleasure" is such a special way to say "you're welcome"
    • Why communication should never be one-way
    • Why it's important to curate your work and  personal life activities
    • And more!

    Discussed in this episode:

    Ruskin International

    Philip on LinkedIn

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Sun, 24 May 2020 15:57:27 +0000 help@worldfoodtravel.org (Philip Ruskin, Aashi Vel, Erik Wolf, World Food Travel Association) https://podcast.worldfoodtravel.org/episodes/ep-33-philip-ruskin-its-my-pleasure-mC797S7s In this episode you'll learn:

    • Why saying "My pleasure" is such a special way to say "you're welcome"
    • Why communication should never be one-way
    • Why it's important to curate your work and  personal life activities
    • And more!

    Discussed in this episode:

    Ruskin International

    Philip on LinkedIn

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Ep 33. Philip Ruskin - It's My Pleasure Philip Ruskin, Aashi Vel, Erik Wolf, World Food Travel Association 00:36:28 In this episode #33, we speak with Philip Ruskin. Philip has worn many hats in his 30-year career in communications, namely as a syndicated television producer, entertainment marketing executive, event producer, and since 2002, as the owner of Ruskin International, a New York - based communications marketing firm specializing in food, hospitality and travel clients. Philip has represented clients such as Chef Anthony Bourdain, Chef Amanda Cohen (of Dirt Candy), The Chocolate Show, Mexican Hass Avocado Board, Serrano Ham Board, Israel Dairy Board, Valrhona Chocolate, Louisville Kentucky CVB, and Champagne France, to name a few. Ruskin was an Adjunct Professor at New York University and currently an instructor at ESSEC Business School in Paris, France, where he now resides. He is also an avid drummer. In this episode #33, we speak with Philip Ruskin. Philip has worn many hats in his 30-year career in communications, namely as a syndicated television producer, entertainment marketing executive, event producer, and since 2002, as the owner of Ruskin International, a New York - based communications marketing firm specializing in food, hospitality and travel clients. Philip has represented clients such as Chef Anthony Bourdain, Chef Amanda Cohen (of Dirt Candy), The Chocolate Show, Mexican Hass Avocado Board, Serrano Ham Board, Israel Dairy Board, Valrhona Chocolate, Louisville Kentucky CVB, and Champagne France, to name a few. Ruskin was an Adjunct Professor at New York University and currently an instructor at ESSEC Business School in Paris, France, where he now resides. He is also an avid drummer. culinary tourism, turismo gastronómico, food travel, food tourism false full 33     2c47328e-6b31-4310-a2ba-cf5c5daa56b7 Ep 32. Isi Laureano - Remember to Love Yourself Along the Way In this episode you'll learn:

    • Why you need to build your network of contacts because on experience leads to another, and doing one job could open doors to doing your dream job later
    • Why we can all be food travelers in our own countries
    • Why her greatest foodservice concerns are relentless competition, the logistics of sourcing quality ingredients from outside her area, and food waste
    • How careful advance planning can reduce or eliminate food waste
    • Why we need to remember to love ourselves while we're helping others
    • Why we need to be careful of people who say one thing and act differently


    Discussed in this episode:

    Chili Asylum on Facebook
    Chili Asylum on Instagram
    Haynayan Ketchups on Facebook

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Sun, 3 May 2020 22:05:11 +0000 help@worldfoodtravel.org (Aashi Vel, World Food Travel Association, Isi Laureano, Erik Wolf) https://podcast.worldfoodtravel.org/episodes/ep-32-isi-laureano-remember-to-love-yourself-along-the-way-TrruhqxF In this episode you'll learn:

    • Why you need to build your network of contacts because on experience leads to another, and doing one job could open doors to doing your dream job later
    • Why we can all be food travelers in our own countries
    • Why her greatest foodservice concerns are relentless competition, the logistics of sourcing quality ingredients from outside her area, and food waste
    • How careful advance planning can reduce or eliminate food waste
    • Why we need to remember to love ourselves while we're helping others
    • Why we need to be careful of people who say one thing and act differently


    Discussed in this episode:

    Chili Asylum on Facebook
    Chili Asylum on Instagram
    Haynayan Ketchups on Facebook

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Ep 32. Isi Laureano - Remember to Love Yourself Along the Way Aashi Vel, World Food Travel Association, Isi Laureano, Erik Wolf 00:37:38 In this episode #32, we speak with Isi Laureano. Isi is so passionate about food, she says that you would have to chop her hands and legs off to stop her from cooking. She loves her country, The Philippines, and its culture and beauty, but hates the traffic and laziness. Isi's sense of humor is playful, which sometimes you'll see when she is exploring the local markets. Isi loves life and her son, who is her main driver in life. And if Isi could feed everyone who needs a meal, she would. In this episode #32, we speak with Isi Laureano. Isi is so passionate about food, she says that you would have to chop her hands and legs off to stop her from cooking. She loves her country, The Philippines, and its culture and beauty, but hates the traffic and laziness. Isi's sense of humor is playful, which sometimes you'll see when she is exploring the local markets. Isi loves life and her son, who is her main driver in life. And if Isi could feed everyone who needs a meal, she would. culinary tourism, turismo gastronómico, food travel, culinary culture, food tourism false full 32     c9894788-13f6-4644-a781-40ee15824110 Ep 31. Heidi Yu Spurrell - Keep Learning Every Day In this episode you'll learn:

    • Why you should never reveal too much too soon in business
    • Don't be afraid to pivot in a new career direction when the time is right for you
    • Why you should ask what others want from you before you start a new project
    • Why we eat less than 0.5% of Earth's plant species
    • How food and sustainability are inextricably linked


    Discussed in this episode:

    Food Made Good Hong Kong
    Sustainable Restaurant Association

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Sat, 4 Apr 2020 13:37:23 +0000 help@worldfoodtravel.org (World Food Travel Association, Heidi Yu Spurrell, Erik Wolf, Aashi Vel) https://podcast.worldfoodtravel.org/episodes/ep-31-heidi-yu-spurrell-keep-learning-every-day-9bJxpE_u In this episode you'll learn:

    • Why you should never reveal too much too soon in business
    • Don't be afraid to pivot in a new career direction when the time is right for you
    • Why you should ask what others want from you before you start a new project
    • Why we eat less than 0.5% of Earth's plant species
    • How food and sustainability are inextricably linked


    Discussed in this episode:

    Food Made Good Hong Kong
    Sustainable Restaurant Association

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Ep 31. Heidi Yu Spurrell - Keep Learning Every Day World Food Travel Association, Heidi Yu Spurrell, Erik Wolf, Aashi Vel 00:42:11 In this episode #31, we speak with Heidi Yu Spurrell, the Managing Director of Food Made Good in Hong Kong. While Heidi comes from a foodservice family, she didn't get into working in food herself until relatively recently. Heidi graduated with a degree in photography from art school in London. She then taught English in Rome and Tokyo, where she met her husband. They moved around a bit, to Hong Kong, and then back to Europe. It was hard being a trailing spouse, and Heidi needed something that would fit into her family's travel schedule, and also suit the needs of her children. She decided to pursue a Masters in Food Policy, which provided a foundation to where she is now, working in food and sustainability. In this episode #31, we speak with Heidi Yu Spurrell, the Managing Director of Food Made Good in Hong Kong. While Heidi comes from a foodservice family, she didn't get into working in food herself until relatively recently. Heidi graduated with a degree in photography from art school in London. She then taught English in Rome and Tokyo, where she met her husband. They moved around a bit, to Hong Kong, and then back to Europe. It was hard being a trailing spouse, and Heidi needed something that would fit into her family's travel schedule, and also suit the needs of her children. She decided to pursue a Masters in Food Policy, which provided a foundation to where she is now, working in food and sustainability. culinary tourism, turismo gastronómico, food policy, food travel, food tourism false full 31     883e0f1f-6b53-4f28-8b79-bbf207a3c7d4 Ep 30. Richard Bagnold - Don't Be a Keyboard Warrior In this episode you'll learn:

    • There's no substitute for work experience - you've got to just do it.
    • The earlier you get a start towards outlining your life's path, the better.
    • Persist in what you want until you get it.
    • Mistakes can be overcome - focus on how to improve and you will.
    • How to maximize your experience (and even save a little money) at fine dining restaurants


    Discussed in this episode:

    Richard Bagnold Concierge Services
    Major Foodie Dining Reviews

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Mon, 17 Feb 2020 00:23:18 +0000 help@worldfoodtravel.org (Richard Bagnold, Erik Wolf, World Food Travel Association, Aashi Vel) https://podcast.worldfoodtravel.org/episodes/ep-30-richard-bagnold-dont-be-a-keyboard-warrior-B7uvwFAU In this episode you'll learn:

    • There's no substitute for work experience - you've got to just do it.
    • The earlier you get a start towards outlining your life's path, the better.
    • Persist in what you want until you get it.
    • Mistakes can be overcome - focus on how to improve and you will.
    • How to maximize your experience (and even save a little money) at fine dining restaurants


    Discussed in this episode:

    Richard Bagnold Concierge Services
    Major Foodie Dining Reviews

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Ep 30. Richard Bagnold - Don't Be a Keyboard Warrior Richard Bagnold, Erik Wolf, World Food Travel Association, Aashi Vel 00:33:41 In this episode #30, we speak with Richard Bagnold. A Londoner by birth, food has been an integral part of Richard's life since his early days, positively influenced by the Scandinavian dishes prepared by his Norwegian mother. Throughout his life, he has worked in various capacities in foodservice including as kitchen porter, commis chef, waiter and barman. His passion for quality food continued to grow and in 2017, he founded his Major Foodie website, a play on words representing both his love of food as well as his military training. Today, he's one of the few people who have eaten in every Michelin star restaurant in the UK. He travels the world looking for his next great meal, and he documents his discoveries to his nearly 21,000 followers on Twitter and 15,000 on Instagram. If you're looking for London's best kept food secrets, Richard's your man. In this episode #30, we speak with Richard Bagnold. A Londoner by birth, food has been an integral part of Richard's life since his early days, positively influenced by the Scandinavian dishes prepared by his Norwegian mother. Throughout his life, he has worked in various capacities in foodservice including as kitchen porter, commis chef, waiter and barman. His passion for quality food continued to grow and in 2017, he founded his Major Foodie website, a play on words representing both his love of food as well as his military training. Today, he's one of the few people who have eaten in every Michelin star restaurant in the UK. He travels the world looking for his next great meal, and he documents his discoveries to his nearly 21,000 followers on Twitter and 15,000 on Instagram. If you're looking for London's best kept food secrets, Richard's your man. gourmet, culinary tourism, agriculture, farming, gastronomy tourism, food travel, michelin star, food tourism false full 30     b841ef73-e9f0-4012-96ea-b8893f3abae5 Ep 29. Devin O'Sullivan - The Story Matters Most In this episode you'll learn:

    • When we talk the talk, we have to walk the walk. We can't just talk about great food culture without instilling the respect for it in how we view food and educate our youth about food.
    • Why it doesn't make sense to both import and export the same foods.
    • Take a risk and if it works, it works.
    • Eating local & healthy actually costs less in the long run, especially when you use every part of the fruit or vegetable. Try banana skin chutney!
    • Food education is, in many ways, the story behind the food and it's the story that matters most.


    Discussed in this episode:
    Feast Ireland
    2020 Food Travel Monitor

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Thu, 16 Jan 2020 23:43:23 +0000 help@worldfoodtravel.org (Aashi Vel, World Food Travel Association, Erik Wolf, Devin O'Sullivan) https://podcast.worldfoodtravel.org/episodes/ep-29-devin-osullivan-the-story-matters-most-KOdab50L In this episode you'll learn:

    • When we talk the talk, we have to walk the walk. We can't just talk about great food culture without instilling the respect for it in how we view food and educate our youth about food.
    • Why it doesn't make sense to both import and export the same foods.
    • Take a risk and if it works, it works.
    • Eating local & healthy actually costs less in the long run, especially when you use every part of the fruit or vegetable. Try banana skin chutney!
    • Food education is, in many ways, the story behind the food and it's the story that matters most.


    Discussed in this episode:
    Feast Ireland
    2020 Food Travel Monitor

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Ep 29. Devin O'Sullivan - The Story Matters Most Aashi Vel, World Food Travel Association, Erik Wolf, Devin O'Sullivan 00:35:13 In this episode #29, we speak with Devin O'Sullivan. Devin is a 23 year old graduate of Hotel and Catering Management from West Clare in Ireland and is the founder of FEAST, a social enterprise working to improve food education in Ireland. The FEAST school workshop Ar mBia, meaning Our Food, has been delivered to countless schools in a dozen Irish counties and has reached almost 3000 students to date. He is a passionate spokesperson for effective food education in Ireland today. In this episode #29, we speak with Devin O'Sullivan. Devin is a 23 year old graduate of Hotel and Catering Management from West Clare in Ireland and is the founder of FEAST, a social enterprise working to improve food education in Ireland. The FEAST school workshop Ar mBia, meaning Our Food, has been delivered to countless schools in a dozen Irish counties and has reached almost 3000 students to date. He is a passionate spokesperson for effective food education in Ireland today. culinary tourism, agriculture, farming, gastronomy tourism, food travel, food tourism, ireland false full 29     ee50a00f-f908-440b-8bfa-f640b847eb0b Ep 28. Zina Sorensen & Vasil Zlatev - The Poison is in the Dose In this episode you'll learn:

    • Why a destination needs to diversify its product portfolio to be competitive
    • How the poison is in the dose - nothing in extremes gives great results
    • How new technologies threaten culinary tourism experiences & what can be done to prepare for a sustainable future for our industry
    • Why the personal touch needs to be preserved when you're trying to create an offer an authentic experience
    • Why storytelling is important in service
    • How food evokes specific memories

    Discussed in this episode:

    Bulgaria Wine Tours

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Sun, 15 Dec 2019 14:22:57 +0000 help@worldfoodtravel.org (Aashi Vel, Erik Wolf, World Food Travel Association, Zina Sorensen, Vasil Zlatev) https://podcast.worldfoodtravel.org/episodes/ep-28-zina-sorensen-vasil-zlatev-the-poison-is-in-the-dose-wi9wRz3F In this episode you'll learn:

    • Why a destination needs to diversify its product portfolio to be competitive
    • How the poison is in the dose - nothing in extremes gives great results
    • How new technologies threaten culinary tourism experiences & what can be done to prepare for a sustainable future for our industry
    • Why the personal touch needs to be preserved when you're trying to create an offer an authentic experience
    • Why storytelling is important in service
    • How food evokes specific memories

    Discussed in this episode:

    Bulgaria Wine Tours

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Ep 28. Zina Sorensen & Vasil Zlatev - The Poison is in the Dose Aashi Vel, Erik Wolf, World Food Travel Association, Zina Sorensen, Vasil Zlatev 00:46:22 In this episode #28, we speak with Zina Sorensen & Vasil Zlatev. The couple met in 2012 during their Master’s programme in Environmental Policy and Management at The International Institute for Industrial Environmental Economics in Lund, Sweden. Vasil’s background is in environmental economy and policy, while Zina’s background is in hospitality and tourism. Both fell in love with the wines and wine regions they experienced while traveling around Bulgaria in 2013. Both are enthusiastic about sustainable and authentic tourism, so in 2013, Zina moved to Plovdiv - Bulgaria's second largest town - and co-founded Bulgaria Wine Tours a year later. While Zina manages the day-to-day operations of Bulgaria Wine Tours, Vasil leads most of the tours himself. In this episode #28, we speak with Zina Sorensen & Vasil Zlatev. The couple met in 2012 during their Master’s programme in Environmental Policy and Management at The International Institute for Industrial Environmental Economics in Lund, Sweden. Vasil’s background is in environmental economy and policy, while Zina’s background is in hospitality and tourism. Both fell in love with the wines and wine regions they experienced while traveling around Bulgaria in 2013. Both are enthusiastic about sustainable and authentic tourism, so in 2013, Zina moved to Plovdiv - Bulgaria's second largest town - and co-founded Bulgaria Wine Tours a year later. While Zina manages the day-to-day operations of Bulgaria Wine Tours, Vasil leads most of the tours himself. wine tourism, culinary tourism, turismo gastronómico, wine, gastronomy tourism, bulgaria, business, food tourism, education, entrepreneur false full 28     0b66124d-ab75-416b-8e4a-8be93cc237b4 Ep 27. Lauren Aloise – We're the Sum of Our Parts In this episode you'll learn:

    • How preserving sense of place is essential to fostering a successful visitor experience, and ultimately, to furthering the advancement of food & beverage tourism
    • Why you need to ask for help early on in life so that you can go further faster
    • How a company is the sum of its parts – everyone plays a vital role
    • Why local food/beverage businesses need to be supported & preserved
    • What compels food lovers to travel in the first place
    • Why you should embrace failure & learn from it

    Discussed in this episode:

    Devour Tours
    Spanish Sabores

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Sun, 17 Nov 2019 21:37:28 +0000 help@worldfoodtravel.org (Aashi Vel, World Food Travel Association, Lauren Aloise, Erik Wolf) https://podcast.worldfoodtravel.org/episodes/ep-27-lauren-aloise-were-the-sum-of-our-parts-HDtu1ViZ In this episode you'll learn:

    • How preserving sense of place is essential to fostering a successful visitor experience, and ultimately, to furthering the advancement of food & beverage tourism
    • Why you need to ask for help early on in life so that you can go further faster
    • How a company is the sum of its parts – everyone plays a vital role
    • Why local food/beverage businesses need to be supported & preserved
    • What compels food lovers to travel in the first place
    • Why you should embrace failure & learn from it

    Discussed in this episode:

    Devour Tours
    Spanish Sabores

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Ep 27. Lauren Aloise – We're the Sum of Our Parts Aashi Vel, World Food Travel Association, Lauren Aloise, Erik Wolf 00:35:59 In this episode #27, we speak with Lauren Aloise, co-founder of Devour Tours, an award-winning food tour company that began in Spain. With a background in hospitality and tourism management, a passion for food and culture, and a strong belief that tourism can be sustainable, Lauren started leading tours herself in Madrid in 2012. As the first food tour company in Madrid, the business grew quickly to other Spanish food destinations, including Barcelona, Seville and San Sebastian. In 2019, the company expanded to include tours in Rome, Paris and Lisbon. Lauren attributes Devour's growth to an extremely smart and hardworking team. Staff members come from over ten different countries and connect through a shared love of food, culture, and hospitality. In her "spare time" Lauren recently fulfilled a lifelong dream to become a certified chef at the Hofmann Culinary School of Barcelona. In this episode #27, we speak with Lauren Aloise, co-founder of Devour Tours, an award-winning food tour company that began in Spain. With a background in hospitality and tourism management, a passion for food and culture, and a strong belief that tourism can be sustainable, Lauren started leading tours herself in Madrid in 2012. As the first food tour company in Madrid, the business grew quickly to other Spanish food destinations, including Barcelona, Seville and San Sebastian. In 2019, the company expanded to include tours in Rome, Paris and Lisbon. Lauren attributes Devour's growth to an extremely smart and hardworking team. Staff members come from over ten different countries and connect through a shared love of food, culture, and hospitality. In her "spare time" Lauren recently fulfilled a lifelong dream to become a certified chef at the Hofmann Culinary School of Barcelona. culinary tourism, turismo gastronómico, devour tours, gastronomy tourism, spain, food travel, food tour, business, food tourism, education, world food travel association, lauren aloise, entrepreneur false full 27     8dae6686-4fc3-4380-98d9-8b8667f41f78 Ep 26. James Blick - Build Your Team to Build Your Business In this episode, you'll learn:

    • The difference between authentic food and good food, and why you don’t necessarily need to have both or offer both at the same time.
    • Ways to minimize “overfoodtourism”
    • How the act of sharing food or drink together is an accelerator for friendships
    • How speaking directly can be so powerful
    • Why it is in your best interest to just launch your product or business, even before it is perfect

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Thu, 17 Oct 2019 10:42:13 +0000 help@worldfoodtravel.org (James Blick, Erik Wolf, World Food Travel Association, Aashi Vel) https://podcast.worldfoodtravel.org/episodes/ep-26-james-blick-build-your-team-to-build-your-business-wyo_nZhV In this episode, you'll learn:

    • The difference between authentic food and good food, and why you don’t necessarily need to have both or offer both at the same time.
    • Ways to minimize “overfoodtourism”
    • How the act of sharing food or drink together is an accelerator for friendships
    • How speaking directly can be so powerful
    • Why it is in your best interest to just launch your product or business, even before it is perfect

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Ep 26. James Blick - Build Your Team to Build Your Business James Blick, Erik Wolf, World Food Travel Association, Aashi Vel 00:44:52 In this episode #26, we speak with James Blick, co-founder of Devour Tours headquartered in Madrid. James is a Kiwi who moved to Spain after falling for a Spanish girl. As soon as James arrived in Spain, he left his advertising career and reinvented himself as an expert on all things Spanish. His path led to co-founding Devour Tours, as well as the creation of Spain Revealed, a popular YouTube channel with 50,000 subscribers that helps people to learn how to experience Spain like locals. His passion is to help people to travel deeply and memorably. In this episode #26, we speak with James Blick, co-founder of Devour Tours headquartered in Madrid. James is a Kiwi who moved to Spain after falling for a Spanish girl. As soon as James arrived in Spain, he left his advertising career and reinvented himself as an expert on all things Spanish. His path led to co-founding Devour Tours, as well as the creation of Spain Revealed, a popular YouTube channel with 50,000 subscribers that helps people to learn how to experience Spain like locals. His passion is to help people to travel deeply and memorably. culinary tourism, turismo gastronómico, devour tours, gastronomy tourism, spain, food travel, james blick, food tour, business, food tourism, education, world food travel association, entrepreneur false full 26     0fdc78ae-a2a2-4552-92c2-f06a0b8a00de Ep 25. Anthony Creswell - Always Ask Why In this episode you'll learn:

    • Why quality trumps quantity
    • Why consumers will always pay more for quality
    • If you can’t sell something, double the price and watch it sell out
    • How bureaucracy & rules can stymie small business growth
    • How an impressive visitor experience drives sales
    • Why you always need to ask why

    Discussed in this episode:
    Ummera Irish Smokehouse
    Traveling Spoon

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Tue, 17 Sep 2019 15:58:43 +0000 help@worldfoodtravel.org (Aashi Vel, Erik Wolf, World Food Travel Association) https://podcast.worldfoodtravel.org/episodes/ep-25-anthony-creswell-always-ask-why-HWnShwc7 In this episode you'll learn:

    • Why quality trumps quantity
    • Why consumers will always pay more for quality
    • If you can’t sell something, double the price and watch it sell out
    • How bureaucracy & rules can stymie small business growth
    • How an impressive visitor experience drives sales
    • Why you always need to ask why

    Discussed in this episode:
    Ummera Irish Smokehouse
    Traveling Spoon

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Ep 25. Anthony Creswell - Always Ask Why Aashi Vel, Erik Wolf, World Food Travel Association 00:31:26 In this episode #25, we speak with Anthony Creswell. Born in England and emigrated to Ireland with his parents in 1963, Anthony has been involved win the world of wine and food since 1966. His first 20 years was spent in the world of wine, working with wine merchants, vineyards and wine producers before joining his father in Timoleague, Co. Cork in the late 1980's and taking over Ummera Smokehouse at the end of the last century. Since then he has concentrated on producing only the finest of products, from smoked organic salmon, to smoked chickens, smoked duck, smoked Picanha beef and smoked dry cured bacon. In this episode #25, we speak with Anthony Creswell. Born in England and emigrated to Ireland with his parents in 1963, Anthony has been involved win the world of wine and food since 1966. His first 20 years was spent in the world of wine, working with wine merchants, vineyards and wine producers before joining his father in Timoleague, Co. Cork in the late 1980's and taking over Ummera Smokehouse at the end of the last century. Since then he has concentrated on producing only the finest of products, from smoked organic salmon, to smoked chickens, smoked duck, smoked Picanha beef and smoked dry cured bacon. culinary tourism, turismo gastronómico, anthony creswell, gastronomy tourism, business, food tourism, ireland, education, world food travel association, entrepreneur false full 25     78850b46-d6d6-46a1-b20b-0b6deb2947e0 Ep 24. Rob Holmes - The Power of Story In this episode you'll learn:

    • How travel can be transformational for younger people starting their careers
    • The power of video to tell a story
    • The danger of food becoming commoditized
    • How authenticity is about “real people”
    • How to find the “magic” of great storytelling
    • Why it’s important to be persistent

    Rob's links:
    GLP Films
    Rob on LinkedIn

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Tue, 6 Aug 2019 15:57:36 +0000 help@worldfoodtravel.org (Erik Wolf, Aashi Vel, World Food Travel Association) https://podcast.worldfoodtravel.org/episodes/ep-24-rob-holmes-the-power-of-story-eItKzPxB In this episode you'll learn:

    • How travel can be transformational for younger people starting their careers
    • The power of video to tell a story
    • The danger of food becoming commoditized
    • How authenticity is about “real people”
    • How to find the “magic” of great storytelling
    • Why it’s important to be persistent

    Rob's links:
    GLP Films
    Rob on LinkedIn

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Ep 24. Rob Holmes - The Power of Story Erik Wolf, Aashi Vel, World Food Travel Association 00:27:57 In this episode #24, we speak with Rob Holmes. Rob is the Founder & Chief Strategist of GLP Films, an award-winning content marketing agency dedicated to authentic storytelling and ROI-based distribution campaigns for the travel industry. Since founding GLP in 2008, Rob has harnessed the power of storytelling and video to create positive impact for destinations, communities and stakeholders. Rob has traveled to over 90 countries, directed more than 200 films, and spearheaded a myriad of global content campaigns for top-tier destinations, airlines, hotels, nonprofit organizations and other brands. In this episode #24, we speak with Rob Holmes. Rob is the Founder & Chief Strategist of GLP Films, an award-winning content marketing agency dedicated to authentic storytelling and ROI-based distribution campaigns for the travel industry. Since founding GLP in 2008, Rob has harnessed the power of storytelling and video to create positive impact for destinations, communities and stakeholders. Rob has traveled to over 90 countries, directed more than 200 films, and spearheaded a myriad of global content campaigns for top-tier destinations, airlines, hotels, nonprofit organizations and other brands. culinary tourism, turismo gastronómico, video, gastronomy tourism, rob holmes, storytelling, glp films, business, entrepreneur false full 24     c13ee753-1100-4232-89b9-e4718b478ec3 Ep 23. Raj Gyawali - Living on the Edge In this episode you'll learn:

    • What "linked prosperity" is and how you can work it into your business
    • Why if you’re not living on the edge, you’re taking up too much space!
    • How keeping a simple focus can help you achieve your goals
    • Why plans seldom survive reality and what you can do about it

    Raj's links:
    Social Tours
    Ethical Travel Portal

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Thu, 11 Jul 2019 15:24:08 +0000 help@worldfoodtravel.org (Raj Gyawali, Aashi Vel, World Food Travel Association, Erik Wolf) https://podcast.worldfoodtravel.org/episodes/ep-23-raj-gyawali-living-on-the-edge-UrotXpd2 In this episode you'll learn:

    • What "linked prosperity" is and how you can work it into your business
    • Why if you’re not living on the edge, you’re taking up too much space!
    • How keeping a simple focus can help you achieve your goals
    • Why plans seldom survive reality and what you can do about it

    Raj's links:
    Social Tours
    Ethical Travel Portal

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Ep 23. Raj Gyawali - Living on the Edge Raj Gyawali, Aashi Vel, World Food Travel Association, Erik Wolf 00:37:50 In this episode #23, we speak with Raj Gyawali. Raj is an expert on responsible tourism. He loves soft adventure, cycling and salads! A serial entrepreneur, he is the owner and strategist behind a variety of socially responsible businesses - socialtours in Nepal and Ethical Travel Portal in Norway. He also provides strategic advice in the businesses conceived and operated by his wife Birgit Lienhart-Gyawali, Karma Coffee Nepal and the conscious living space HUB in Kathmandu. He constantly develops new experiences and loves the creative process that is required to develop new products and experiences! He would rather be in the mountains anytime! In this episode #23, we speak with Raj Gyawali. Raj is an expert on responsible tourism. He loves soft adventure, cycling and salads! A serial entrepreneur, he is the owner and strategist behind a variety of socially responsible businesses - socialtours in Nepal and Ethical Travel Portal in Norway. He also provides strategic advice in the businesses conceived and operated by his wife Birgit Lienhart-Gyawali, Karma Coffee Nepal and the conscious living space HUB in Kathmandu. He constantly develops new experiences and loves the creative process that is required to develop new products and experiences! He would rather be in the mountains anytime! culinary tourism, turismo gastronómico, gastronomy tourism, nepal, food travel, business, food tourism, education, world food travel association, raj gyawali, entrepreneur false full 23     4edf94ee-c904-4ae8-8f2f-347202b107f0 Ep 22. Eric Aebi - Sharing Abundance With Others In this episode you'll learn:

    • Why too many visitors can ruin a destination’s authenticity & what to do about it
    • Why we need to promote the value of hospitality careers, to industry, youth and the media
    • How globalization has adversely affected the food-loving visitor experience
    • Why food memories last so long
    • What zero-sum thinking is and why it’s a bad deal for everyone
    • How food can break down the walls of fear

    Discussed in this episode:
    Eric's links:
    Chemeketa Community College
    Eric on LinkedIn

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Mon, 17 Jun 2019 16:56:42 +0000 help@worldfoodtravel.org (World Food Travel Association) https://podcast.worldfoodtravel.org/episodes/ep-22-eric-aebi-sharing-abundance-with-5OQzScqB In this episode you'll learn:

    • Why too many visitors can ruin a destination’s authenticity & what to do about it
    • Why we need to promote the value of hospitality careers, to industry, youth and the media
    • How globalization has adversely affected the food-loving visitor experience
    • Why food memories last so long
    • What zero-sum thinking is and why it’s a bad deal for everyone
    • How food can break down the walls of fear

    Discussed in this episode:
    Eric's links:
    Chemeketa Community College
    Eric on LinkedIn

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Ep 22. Eric Aebi - Sharing Abundance With Others World Food Travel Association 00:38:16 In this episode #22, we speak with Eric Aebi. In his current position as Program Chair of Hospitality & Tourism Management at Chemeketa Community College, and President of Ethos Hospitality & Tourism, Eric’s focus is on workforce development in the US State of Oregon, as well as abroad. He is an advocate for authentic food tourism experiences that connect guests with local farmers, entrepreneurs and places, to the mutual benefit of all. The ancient Greek philosopher Epicurus became Eric’s guiding influence when he first heard his words of wisdom, “It’s not what we have, but what we enjoy, that constitutes our abundance.” Eric seeks to create abundance and share it with others. In this episode #22, we speak with Eric Aebi. In his current position as Program Chair of Hospitality & Tourism Management at Chemeketa Community College, and President of Ethos Hospitality & Tourism, Eric’s focus is on workforce development in the US State of Oregon, as well as abroad. He is an advocate for authentic food tourism experiences that connect guests with local farmers, entrepreneurs and places, to the mutual benefit of all. The ancient Greek philosopher Epicurus became Eric’s guiding influence when he first heard his words of wisdom, “It’s not what we have, but what we enjoy, that constitutes our abundance.” Eric seeks to create abundance and share it with others. eric aebi, culinary tourism, turismo gastronómico, gastronomy tourism, food travel, business, food tourism, education, entrepreneur false full 22     69000b08-3bf9-4a0c-a814-5338ee70b5e0 Ep 21. John Mulcahy - Don't Ask for Permission Ask for Forgiveness In this episode, you will learn:

    • How to be part of the solution not part of the problem
    • Why you should take the road less traveled and don't be afraid where it leads. You'll surprise yourself.
    • Not to be scared to make mistakes; it's the only way to learn
    • To follow your heart and the money will follow after.
    • That it's OK to chase the money for a short while, but have a Plan B.
    • Why you should not ask for permission, rather for forgiveness
    • How the benefits of food tourism ripple out to all areas of the economy.
    • Why providers should not focus on creating just a product. Instead, they should create an experience. (This is similar to our Association's long-standing quote, "Serve a memory, not a meal).

    Discussed in this episode:
    John's links:
    John on Academia.edu
    John on LinkedIn

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Sun, 19 May 2019 21:17:02 +0000 help@worldfoodtravel.org (John Mulcahy, Erik Wolf, World Food Travel Association, Aashi Vel) https://podcast.worldfoodtravel.org/episodes/ep-21-john-mulcahy-WjQYeYZD In this episode, you will learn:

    • How to be part of the solution not part of the problem
    • Why you should take the road less traveled and don't be afraid where it leads. You'll surprise yourself.
    • Not to be scared to make mistakes; it's the only way to learn
    • To follow your heart and the money will follow after.
    • That it's OK to chase the money for a short while, but have a Plan B.
    • Why you should not ask for permission, rather for forgiveness
    • How the benefits of food tourism ripple out to all areas of the economy.
    • Why providers should not focus on creating just a product. Instead, they should create an experience. (This is similar to our Association's long-standing quote, "Serve a memory, not a meal).

    Discussed in this episode:
    John's links:
    John on Academia.edu
    John on LinkedIn

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Ep 21. John Mulcahy - Don't Ask for Permission Ask for Forgiveness John Mulcahy, Erik Wolf, World Food Travel Association, Aashi Vel 00:42:06 In this episode 21 of Eat Well Travel Better: The Business of Food Travel podcast, we speak with John Mulcahy, a hospitality and food tourism tourism professional from Ireland. John has packed a lot into forty years - studying, observing, and participating in the tourism and hospitality industry as a student, employee, employer, owner, lecturer and public servant, largely in Ireland, but also in the USA, the UK, & the Middle East. In this episode 21 of Eat Well Travel Better: The Business of Food Travel podcast, we speak with John Mulcahy, a hospitality and food tourism tourism professional from Ireland. John has packed a lot into forty years - studying, observing, and participating in the tourism and hospitality industry as a student, employee, employer, owner, lecturer and public servant, largely in Ireland, but also in the USA, the UK, & the Middle East. hospitality, culinary tourism, gastronomy tourism, destination marketing, food travel, destination development, turismo gastronomico, food tourism, ireland, john mulcahy false full 21     tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/611437785 Ep 20. Wojtek Osinski - There's No Hiding Behind the Internet In this episode you'll learn:

    • Why food culture makes us unique
    • How greed is a “four letter word” and is destroying food cultures.
    • Why you have to deliver a consistently excellent experience; there is no hiding behind the internet.
    • Why people crave authenticity and human connection – that’s why companies exist to match travelers to hosts to share meals in homes.
    • That business owners overlook the customer journey, but it’s one of the most critical things for you to understand to meet customer expectations.

    Discussed in this episode:
    Wojtek's company:
    Taste Poland Food & Travel Consulting
    Taste Poland Blog

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Thu, 25 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0000 help@worldfoodtravel.org (World Food Travel Association) https://podcast.worldfoodtravel.org/episodes/ep-20-wojtek-osinski-theres-no-hiding-GPKFdB1_ In this episode you'll learn:

    • Why food culture makes us unique
    • How greed is a “four letter word” and is destroying food cultures.
    • Why you have to deliver a consistently excellent experience; there is no hiding behind the internet.
    • Why people crave authenticity and human connection – that’s why companies exist to match travelers to hosts to share meals in homes.
    • That business owners overlook the customer journey, but it’s one of the most critical things for you to understand to meet customer expectations.

    Discussed in this episode:
    Wojtek's company:
    Taste Poland Food & Travel Consulting
    Taste Poland Blog

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Ep 20. Wojtek Osinski - There's No Hiding Behind the Internet World Food Travel Association 00:39:39 In this episode, we speak with Wojtek Osinski, a refugee from a multinational food manufacturing corporation, where he worked for 20 long years. It’s no surprise that after that much time, one acquires a lot of knowledge, information and experience. The time had come when Wojtek knew this was no longer the place for him. So he went back to his passions, which were food and travel, and focused full-time on his Taste Poland food travel blog, which he had been managing for 6 years. In addition to this noteworthy beacon of where to eat and drink in Poland, Wojtek advises food, beverage and tourism small to medium enterprises how to weave through the myriad complexities of business operations, from sales, to marketing, to strategy and service. Today the cause Wojtek is most passionate about is the globalization of culinary cultures, which is why he continues to do what he does. In this episode, we speak with Wojtek Osinski, a refugee from a multinational food manufacturing corporation, where he worked for 20 long years. It’s no surprise that after that much time, one acquires a lot of knowledge, information and experience. The time had come when Wojtek knew this was no longer the place for him. So he went back to his passions, which were food and travel, and focused full-time on his Taste Poland food travel blog, which he had been managing for 6 years. In addition to this noteworthy beacon of where to eat and drink in Poland, Wojtek advises food, beverage and tourism small to medium enterprises how to weave through the myriad complexities of business operations, from sales, to marketing, to strategy and service. Today the cause Wojtek is most passionate about is the globalization of culinary cultures, which is why he continues to do what he does. food travel blog, turismo gastronómico, destination marketing, food travel, wojtek osinski, food tourism, taste poland false full 20     tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/592767492 Ep 19. Christie Peters – Skip the Easy Money In this episode you'll learn:

    • Make it nice or make it twice
    • Why slow and steady wins the race
    • Why you should skip the easy money
    • How waste is money
    • Watching the small details can add up to big savings
    • What you can do to avoid paying for advertising
    • What you can do to avoid having to repeat tasks

    Discussed in this episode:
    Christie's companies:
    The Hollows
    Primal Pasta

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Wed, 20 Mar 2019 00:27:46 +0000 help@worldfoodtravel.org (World Food Travel Association) https://podcast.worldfoodtravel.org/episodes/ep-19-christie-peters-skip-the-easy-CzhOvxRA In this episode you'll learn:

    • Make it nice or make it twice
    • Why slow and steady wins the race
    • Why you should skip the easy money
    • How waste is money
    • Watching the small details can add up to big savings
    • What you can do to avoid paying for advertising
    • What you can do to avoid having to repeat tasks

    Discussed in this episode:
    Christie's companies:
    The Hollows
    Primal Pasta

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Ep 19. Christie Peters – Skip the Easy Money World Food Travel Association 00:35:28 In this episode #19 of Eat Well Travel Better, join us as we speak with Christie Peters, a former model, who left her modeling career to return to her hometown, Saksatoon, in the Canadian prairies, a land of opportunity, a kind of wild west, where innovative and passionate entrepreneurs can do more and innovate more quickly than in a bigger city. Today Christie is the successful Chef/Owner of The Hollows and Primal Pasta restaurants in Saskatoon, Canada. Through her unconventional sourcing and matching of the ingredients found in the harsh climate of the province of Saskatchewan, Christie has been able to achieve a remarkable level of recognition in just a few short years. In this episode #19 of Eat Well Travel Better, join us as we speak with Christie Peters, a former model, who left her modeling career to return to her hometown, Saksatoon, in the Canadian prairies, a land of opportunity, a kind of wild west, where innovative and passionate entrepreneurs can do more and innovate more quickly than in a bigger city. Today Christie is the successful Chef/Owner of The Hollows and Primal Pasta restaurants in Saskatoon, Canada. Through her unconventional sourcing and matching of the ingredients found in the harsh climate of the province of Saskatchewan, Christie has been able to achieve a remarkable level of recognition in just a few short years. local ingredients, foodservice, innovation, christie peters, food travel, the hollows, primal pasta, food tourism, chef false full 19     tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/575585052 Ep 18. Michele Morris - Make Lemonade When Life Gives You Lemons In this episode you'll learn:

    • Why popular destinations are already losing their authenticity
    • Why multinational chain businesses are not a reason for travel
    • Why you can only do so much/not bite off more than you can chew
    • The one thing bloggers can do to set their food blogs apart from competition
    • Why first impressions of a destination and its food are so influential for food-loving travelers

    Discussed in this episode:
    Michele's companies:
    Cooking With Michele
    Michele Morris Books

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Fri, 15 Feb 2019 01:22:58 +0000 help@worldfoodtravel.org (World Food Travel Association) https://podcast.worldfoodtravel.org/episodes/ep-18-michele-morris-make-lemonade-when-MeKJsn6M In this episode you'll learn:

    • Why popular destinations are already losing their authenticity
    • Why multinational chain businesses are not a reason for travel
    • Why you can only do so much/not bite off more than you can chew
    • The one thing bloggers can do to set their food blogs apart from competition
    • Why first impressions of a destination and its food are so influential for food-loving travelers

    Discussed in this episode:
    Michele's companies:
    Cooking With Michele
    Michele Morris Books

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Ep 18. Michele Morris - Make Lemonade When Life Gives You Lemons World Food Travel Association 00:33:59 In this episode #18 of Eat Well Travel Better, join us as we speak with Michele Morris, an award-winning cookbook author and freelance food writer. As a recipe developer and food photographer, she has worked with clients like Niman Ranch and Prairie Grove Farms. She publishes two popular blogs – a food blog with over 1000 recipes, and a travel blog featuring over 150 locations around the world with a heavy emphasis on the food and wine. Both blogs feature Michele’s photography. Although she only recently discovered her Italian roots, Italy holds a special place in Michele’s heart. She’s traveled to Rome nearly 20 times and leads culinary tours in southern Italy. When home in Denver, Michele volunteers extensively in her community. In this episode #18 of Eat Well Travel Better, join us as we speak with Michele Morris, an award-winning cookbook author and freelance food writer. As a recipe developer and food photographer, she has worked with clients like Niman Ranch and Prairie Grove Farms. She publishes two popular blogs – a food blog with over 1000 recipes, and a travel blog featuring over 150 locations around the world with a heavy emphasis on the food and wine. Both blogs feature Michele’s photography. Although she only recently discovered her Italian roots, Italy holds a special place in Michele’s heart. She’s traveled to Rome nearly 20 times and leads culinary tours in southern Italy. When home in Denver, Michele volunteers extensively in her community. food travel blog, food blogger, turismo gastronómico, food photagrapher, michele morris, cookbook author, food travel, food tourism false full 18     tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/565939614 Ep 17. Rosetta Ferrari - Travel is the Best Education In this episode you'll learn:

    • To know and focus on your true strengths, and hire others to do what you need help with
    • For those who are shy, how to arrange circumstances so you will be in a position to overcome your shyness
    • Why authentic cuisines ultimately beget fusion dishes
    • Why regional cuisines are, in many cases, more important than national cuisines
    • Why promoting regions instead of entire countries can help combat overtourism
    • Why travel is the best education

    Discussed in this episode:
    Rosetta's company: Gregg Wallace Italian Food Holidays

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Mon, 28 Jan 2019 16:48:21 +0000 help@worldfoodtravel.org (World Food Travel Association) https://podcast.worldfoodtravel.org/episodes/ep-17-rosetta-ferrari-travel-is-the-best-K6kcd5_G In this episode you'll learn:

    • To know and focus on your true strengths, and hire others to do what you need help with
    • For those who are shy, how to arrange circumstances so you will be in a position to overcome your shyness
    • Why authentic cuisines ultimately beget fusion dishes
    • Why regional cuisines are, in many cases, more important than national cuisines
    • Why promoting regions instead of entire countries can help combat overtourism
    • Why travel is the best education

    Discussed in this episode:
    Rosetta's company: Gregg Wallace Italian Food Holidays

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Ep 17. Rosetta Ferrari - Travel is the Best Education World Food Travel Association 00:36:04 In this episode #17 of Eat Well Travel Better, join us as we speak with Rosetta Ferrari. Born and raised in London to Italian parents, Rosetta spent her young life in and around the food industry, but chose to seek an alternative path. In her pursuit of a career in music, the food world kept finding its way back to her in the form of various jobs and opportunities, and eventually her position at a special interest holiday company required her to design and create bespoke itineraries for authentic Italian food tours, which run regularly throughout the year and often sell out at maximum capacity. In this episode #17 of Eat Well Travel Better, join us as we speak with Rosetta Ferrari. Born and raised in London to Italian parents, Rosetta spent her young life in and around the food industry, but chose to seek an alternative path. In her pursuit of a career in music, the food world kept finding its way back to her in the form of various jobs and opportunities, and eventually her position at a special interest holiday company required her to design and create bespoke itineraries for authentic Italian food tours, which run regularly throughout the year and often sell out at maximum capacity. turismo gastronómico, italian food tours, food travel, food tour, gregg wallace italian food holidays, food tourism, rosetta ferrari false full 17     tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/546634863 Ep 16. Chantal Cooke - Stop Listening To Other People In this episode you'll learn:

    • How the food tourism industry is behind the times, and why you are missing an important opportunity
    • Why more people than ever are looking for meat-free dishes
    • How traditions move on (and rightly so)
    • How vegetarian food can also please meat-eaters
    • Why restaurant and hotel chefs are actually being prevented by their owners from innovating with vegetarian and vegan cuisine
    • Why we should stop listening to others and start listening more to ourselves

    Discussed in this episode:
    Chantal's company: Passion for the Planet

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Tue, 18 Dec 2018 09:42:14 +0000 help@worldfoodtravel.org (World Food Travel Association) https://podcast.worldfoodtravel.org/episodes/ep-16-chantal-cooke-stop-listening-to-MtJJRSNs In this episode you'll learn:

    • How the food tourism industry is behind the times, and why you are missing an important opportunity
    • Why more people than ever are looking for meat-free dishes
    • How traditions move on (and rightly so)
    • How vegetarian food can also please meat-eaters
    • Why restaurant and hotel chefs are actually being prevented by their owners from innovating with vegetarian and vegan cuisine
    • Why we should stop listening to others and start listening more to ourselves

    Discussed in this episode:
    Chantal's company: Passion for the Planet

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Ep 16. Chantal Cooke - Stop Listening To Other People World Food Travel Association 00:44:45 In this episode #16 of Eat Well Travel Better, join us as we speak with Chantal Cooke, a noted influencer on the subjects of sustainability, and vegetarian and vegan travel. She hosts the Passion for the Planet website and online radio station. Chantal shares with us her thoughts on how and why food-loving travelers are changing their diets and why she thinks you should stop listening to the advice of others. In this episode #16 of Eat Well Travel Better, join us as we speak with Chantal Cooke, a noted influencer on the subjects of sustainability, and vegetarian and vegan travel. She hosts the Passion for the Planet website and online radio station. Chantal shares with us her thoughts on how and why food-loving travelers are changing their diets and why she thinks you should stop listening to the advice of others. chefs, food travel, vegan, food tourism, chantal cooke, vegetarian, passion for the planet false full 16     tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/532444512 Ep 15. Javier Albarracin - Halal Isn't Just About Religion In this episode you'll learn:

    • How people take their own behaviors and preferences with them when they travel.
    • Why special diets are here to stay. The preference for Halal is growing quickly, even among non-Muslims.
    • Halal isn't just about religious preferences, it's also a way to guarantee the origin of foods and protect food safety
    • Why it's so hard to reproduce a taste of place after you've traveled home from the place
    • How gastronomy and music are two universal languages
    • How gastronomy can build bridges

    Discussed in this episode:
    Javier's company: Barcelona Halal Services

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Mon, 19 Nov 2018 17:56:17 +0000 help@worldfoodtravel.org (World Food Travel Association) https://podcast.worldfoodtravel.org/episodes/ep-15-javier-albarracin-halal-isnt-just-KV_57JJz In this episode you'll learn:

    • How people take their own behaviors and preferences with them when they travel.
    • Why special diets are here to stay. The preference for Halal is growing quickly, even among non-Muslims.
    • Halal isn't just about religious preferences, it's also a way to guarantee the origin of foods and protect food safety
    • Why it's so hard to reproduce a taste of place after you've traveled home from the place
    • How gastronomy and music are two universal languages
    • How gastronomy can build bridges

    Discussed in this episode:
    Javier's company: Barcelona Halal Services

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Ep 15. Javier Albarracin - Halal Isn't Just About Religion World Food Travel Association 00:39:39 In this episode, Halal food and travel expert Javier Albarracin, based in Barcelona, talks about Halal travel and how it's not a trend, but it's the preference of 1.6 billion consumers around the world. He shares why Halal isn't just about religious preferences and why it is an important concept to understand by foodservice professionals. He also recounts his views on how food and drink can be used to build bridges between disparate cultures. In this episode, Halal food and travel expert Javier Albarracin, based in Barcelona, talks about Halal travel and how it's not a trend, but it's the preference of 1.6 billion consumers around the world. He shares why Halal isn't just about religious preferences and why it is an important concept to understand by foodservice professionals. He also recounts his views on how food and drink can be used to build bridges between disparate cultures. halal, javier albarracin, foodservice, barcelona halal services, halal food travel, barcelona, food travel, food tourism false full 15     tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/515066793 Ep 14. Alison Burgh - Cultivating A Sense Of Community In this episode you'll learn:

    • Why developing a sense of community is critical in food tourism
    • Why creating a unique and memorable experience is a critical part of getting food tourism right
    • Why you can't worry about doing what is expected of you - just follow your heart

    Discussed in this episode:
    Alison's company: Acorn Tourism Development Consultants

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Tue, 16 Oct 2018 10:00:16 +0000 help@worldfoodtravel.org (World Food Travel Association) https://podcast.worldfoodtravel.org/episodes/ep-14-alison-burgh-cultivating-a-sense-SBV_ADcU In this episode you'll learn:

    • Why developing a sense of community is critical in food tourism
    • Why creating a unique and memorable experience is a critical part of getting food tourism right
    • Why you can't worry about doing what is expected of you - just follow your heart

    Discussed in this episode:
    Alison's company: Acorn Tourism Development Consultants

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Ep 14. Alison Burgh - Cultivating A Sense Of Community World Food Travel Association 00:35:19 In this episode, tourism development consultant Alison Burgh talks with us about the importance of cultivating a sense of community, why creating a unique and memorable experience is a critical part of getting food tourism right, and why you can't worry about doing what is expected of you. She cites examples in Jamaica and Belize to illustrate her points. In this episode, tourism development consultant Alison Burgh talks with us about the importance of cultivating a sense of community, why creating a unique and memorable experience is a critical part of getting food tourism right, and why you can't worry about doing what is expected of you. She cites examples in Jamaica and Belize to illustrate her points. jamaica, destination marketing, alison burgh, food travel, destination development, belize, food tourism false full 14     tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/502548612 Ep 13. Amber & Eric Hoffman - Instagram Is Not A Panacea In this episode you'll learn:

    • How being an entrepreneur is a job: you have to take it seriously
    • Why you need to have savings built up before you launch out on your own
    • How "no" is a big motivator
    • Why Instagram isn't the panacea everyone thinks it is
    • How secondary and tertiary destinations can help solve the overtourism problem
    • How to get professional quality photos and videos without spending a lot

    Discussed in this episode:
    Their Food Travel Blog: With Husband In Tow
    Their Company: WHIT Media

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Thu, 20 Sep 2018 12:04:14 +0000 help@worldfoodtravel.org (World Food Travel Association) https://podcast.worldfoodtravel.org/episodes/ep-13-eric-amber-hoffman-instagram-is-C1T_VRdW In this episode you'll learn:

    • How being an entrepreneur is a job: you have to take it seriously
    • Why you need to have savings built up before you launch out on your own
    • How "no" is a big motivator
    • Why Instagram isn't the panacea everyone thinks it is
    • How secondary and tertiary destinations can help solve the overtourism problem
    • How to get professional quality photos and videos without spending a lot

    Discussed in this episode:
    Their Food Travel Blog: With Husband In Tow
    Their Company: WHIT Media

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Ep 13. Amber & Eric Hoffman - Instagram Is Not A Panacea World Food Travel Association 00:47:05 Amber and Eric Hoffman are a married couple who are also bloggers living in Girona, Spain in the Province of Catalonia. After extensive careers in law and advertising, Amber and Eric said goodbye to corporate life to travel the world in search of the best culinary destinations and experiences. 70+ countries and six years later, they are still going strong providing tips and recommendations on where to eat and what to eat around the world. They authored The Food Traveler’s Guide to Emilia Romagna, the only English language comprehensive food and wine travel guidebook to that region of Italy. Their second book, the Food Traveler’s Guide to the Costa Brava Spain will be out shortly. In this episode, Eric and Amber draw on their extensive experience with food and travel and share, among other valuable insights, why Instagram is not a panacea. Amber and Eric Hoffman are a married couple who are also bloggers living in Girona, Spain in the Province of Catalonia. After extensive careers in law and advertising, Amber and Eric said goodbye to corporate life to travel the world in search of the best culinary destinations and experiences. 70+ countries and six years later, they are still going strong providing tips and recommendations on where to eat and what to eat around the world. They authored The Food Traveler’s Guide to Emilia Romagna, the only English language comprehensive food and wine travel guidebook to that region of Italy. Their second book, the Food Traveler’s Guide to the Costa Brava Spain will be out shortly. In this episode, Eric and Amber draw on their extensive experience with food and travel and share, among other valuable insights, why Instagram is not a panacea. with husband in tow, food travel blog, eric hoffman, amber hoffman, food travel, instagram, social media, food tourism, bloggers false full 13     tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/494549277 Ep. 12 Tung Do - Just Do It In this episode you'll learn:

    • Why you need to delegate to be able to succeed
    • If someone doesn't accept your offer initially, don't give up
    • Why it's important to speak English in any industry
    • Why the past doesn't repeat but it often rhymes
    • Why you need to be remarkable or be nothing
    • How ego and overconfidence can ruin everything
    • Why you can't rest your laurels
    • Why you shouldn't try to be all things to all people
    • Just do it: start a business even if you don't have the experience

    Discussed in this episode:
    His company XOTours

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Mon, 3 Sep 2018 12:16:46 +0000 help@worldfoodtravel.org (World Food Travel Association) https://podcast.worldfoodtravel.org/episodes/ep-12-tung-do-just-do-it-usDAoC_3 In this episode you'll learn:

    • Why you need to delegate to be able to succeed
    • If someone doesn't accept your offer initially, don't give up
    • Why it's important to speak English in any industry
    • Why the past doesn't repeat but it often rhymes
    • Why you need to be remarkable or be nothing
    • How ego and overconfidence can ruin everything
    • Why you can't rest your laurels
    • Why you shouldn't try to be all things to all people
    • Just do it: start a business even if you don't have the experience

    Discussed in this episode:
    His company XOTours

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Ep. 12 Tung Do - Just Do It World Food Travel Association 00:38:26 Tung Do is a Vietnamese-American whose family escaped to the US at the end of the Vietnam war in 1975 and settled in Texas. After spending 10 years as a securities trader, Tung returned to Vietnam in 2009 to do charity work just for one year. He fell in love with the country and decided to stay, eventually starting 4 different businesses there. The most successful business Tung runs in Vietnam is called XO Tours. An award-winning Vietnam tour company which offers unique city and food tours on scooters in both Ho Chi Minh City and Hoi An. Tung shares with us a number of valuable insights, not the least of which is to "Just Do It" - start your business even if you are scared and have no experience. Tung shares with us a number of valuable insights, not the least of which is to "Just Do It" - start your business even if you are scared or have no experience. Tung Do is a Vietnamese-American whose family escaped to the US at the end of the Vietnam war in 1975 and settled in Texas. After spending 10 years as a securities trader, Tung returned to Vietnam in 2009 to do charity work just for one year. He fell in love with the country and decided to stay, eventually starting 4 different businesses there. The most successful business Tung runs in Vietnam is called XO Tours. An award-winning Vietnam tour company which offers unique city and food tours on scooters in both Ho Chi Minh City and Hoi An. Tung shares with us a number of valuable insights, not the least of which is to "Just Do It" - start your business even if you are scared and have no experience. Tung shares with us a number of valuable insights, not the least of which is to "Just Do It" - start your business even if you are scared or have no experience. vietnam, turismo gastronómico, tung do, xo tours, food travel, food tour, food tourism false full 12     tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/472300407 Ep. 11 Evarist March - See You In The Wild In this episode you'll learn:

    • Why it's important to have a connection to the food you eat.
    • How nature can inspire cuisine.
    • Why it's important to preserve endemic culinary cultures.
    • Why it's important to dream about your potential.
    • How take inspiration from others to help you follow your own path.
    • How to stay competitive when the price of products keeps going down.

    Discussed in this episode:
    His company NaturalWalks

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Mon, 16 Jul 2018 09:26:13 +0000 help@worldfoodtravel.org (World Food Travel Association) https://podcast.worldfoodtravel.org/episodes/ep-11-evarist-march-see-you-in-the-wild-vtJ3onD3 In this episode you'll learn:

    • Why it's important to have a connection to the food you eat.
    • How nature can inspire cuisine.
    • Why it's important to preserve endemic culinary cultures.
    • Why it's important to dream about your potential.
    • How take inspiration from others to help you follow your own path.
    • How to stay competitive when the price of products keeps going down.

    Discussed in this episode:
    His company NaturalWalks

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Ep. 11 Evarist March - See You In The Wild World Food Travel Association 00:44:31 Evarist March is a lover of nature. He specializes in the knowledge of plants, fungi and algae and their usefulness for humans, which directly relates to their use in both traditional or contemporary gastronomy. He is a passionate guide, and admittedly somewhat eccentric, who works mainly in Catalonia. It is here where people interpret the natural environment and make the connection between (gastronomic) culture, its origins, place and people. Evarist loves to be surrounded by crazy cooks, naturalists and lovers of life. Evarist March is a lover of nature. He specializes in the knowledge of plants, fungi and algae and their usefulness for humans, which directly relates to their use in both traditional or contemporary gastronomy. He is a passionate guide, and admittedly somewhat eccentric, who works mainly in Catalonia. It is here where people interpret the natural environment and make the connection between (gastronomic) culture, its origins, place and people. Evarist loves to be surrounded by crazy cooks, naturalists and lovers of life. evarist march, naturalwalks, nature guide, food travel, food tourism, catalonia false full 11     tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/460819734 Ep 10. Jenn David - The Power of Design In this episode you'll learn:

    • Why food & beverage packaging can often have a greater impact on a consumer than the actual product itself
    • How multiple languages on the packaging can affect consumer's expectations of the product or experience
    • How attractively packaged food/beverage products can help foster long-lasting visitor memories

    Discussed in this episode:
    Jenn David Design
    How to Design Your Specialty Food Packaging to Sell, a book by Jenn David Connolly

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Wed, 20 Jun 2018 07:19:05 +0000 help@worldfoodtravel.org (World Food Travel Association) https://podcast.worldfoodtravel.org/episodes/ep-10-jenn-david-the-power-of-design-DTdQm9nj In this episode you'll learn:

    • Why food & beverage packaging can often have a greater impact on a consumer than the actual product itself
    • How multiple languages on the packaging can affect consumer's expectations of the product or experience
    • How attractively packaged food/beverage products can help foster long-lasting visitor memories

    Discussed in this episode:
    Jenn David Design
    How to Design Your Specialty Food Packaging to Sell, a book by Jenn David Connolly

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Ep 10. Jenn David - The Power of Design World Food Travel Association 00:46:06 For Jenn it started at a very young age, helping her mom and dad in the kitchen make pies and other baked deliciousness from scratch—mixing the dough, combining the fruit with the spices, feeling the textures, tasting the ingredients, smelling the aromas. These experiences laid the foundation for Jenn’s passion for food—she is still amazed at how simple ingredients transform into something incredible with a little effort and love. In 2002, Jenn and her husband-to-be packed up everything they owned in a small moving truck and drove from their hometown of Boston across the country to San Francisco. The dot-com bubble had just burst but Jenn’s business started to flourish, which included working with Williams-Sonoma and designing their specialty food packaging. It was here that Jenn’s two passions for food and design first intersected and stayed. Now with nearly two decades of specializing in food packaging and branding design, Jenn is an expert in creative strategy for specialty food brands. She brings her passion to each client she works with, and thrives on the challenge of creating branding that truly captures the essence of the product and life of the brand. She continues the tradition with her own children of experimenting and having fun in the kitchen. For Jenn it started at a very young age, helping her mom and dad in the kitchen make pies and other baked deliciousness from scratch—mixing the dough, combining the fruit with the spices, feeling the textures, tasting the ingredients, smelling the aromas. These experiences laid the foundation for Jenn’s passion for food—she is still amazed at how simple ingredients transform into something incredible with a little effort and love. In 2002, Jenn and her husband-to-be packed up everything they owned in a small moving truck and drove from their hometown of Boston across the country to San Francisco. The dot-com bubble had just burst but Jenn’s business started to flourish, which included working with Williams-Sonoma and designing their specialty food packaging. It was here that Jenn’s two passions for food and design first intersected and stayed. Now with nearly two decades of specializing in food packaging and branding design, Jenn is an expert in creative strategy for specialty food brands. She brings her passion to each client she works with, and thrives on the challenge of creating branding that truly captures the essence of the product and life of the brand. She continues the tradition with her own children of experimenting and having fun in the kitchen. jenn david, branding design, food travel, jenn david design, food tourism, food packaging false full 10     tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/446172273 Ep 9. Jon Simon - The Lost Art Of The Phone Call In this episode you'll learn:

    • What food and fashion have in common
    • About the risk of food/beverage homogenization and what to do about it
    • Why focusing on the food experience in local areas is critical to success
    • Why serving a memory and not a meal is the key to success
    • What happens when you have a 1 on 1 conversation with another human (in our era of the Internet)

    Discussed in this episode:
    Tools of Titans (book)

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Sat, 19 May 2018 07:17:17 +0000 help@worldfoodtravel.org (World Food Travel Association) https://podcast.worldfoodtravel.org/episodes/ep-9-jon-simon-the-lost-art-of-the-phone-Q_4m_5Qh In this episode you'll learn:

    • What food and fashion have in common
    • About the risk of food/beverage homogenization and what to do about it
    • Why focusing on the food experience in local areas is critical to success
    • Why serving a memory and not a meal is the key to success
    • What happens when you have a 1 on 1 conversation with another human (in our era of the Internet)

    Discussed in this episode:
    Tools of Titans (book)

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Ep 9. Jon Simon - The Lost Art Of The Phone Call World Food Travel Association 00:35:08 Jon Simon is a serial entrepreneur and the founder of Pieminister, a small group of restaurants and cafes in southern and western United Kingdom, focused on serving the savoury pie, which everyone in the UK and Commonwealth knows all too well. Recently Jon co-founded Good Sixty, an online platform which brings together the best of the best, of food retailers and artisan producers, allowing people to either buy local groceries or amazing produce from across the UK and have it delivered to their door. Jon talks about what he learned from the time he co-founded Pieminister, and how he's applying that to his new business ventures. Jon Simon is a serial entrepreneur and the founder of Pieminister, a small group of restaurants and cafes in southern and western United Kingdom, focused on serving the savoury pie, which everyone in the UK and Commonwealth knows all too well. Recently Jon co-founded Good Sixty, an online platform which brings together the best of the best, of food retailers and artisan producers, allowing people to either buy local groceries or amazing produce from across the UK and have it delivered to their door. Jon talks about what he learned from the time he co-founded Pieminister, and how he's applying that to his new business ventures. jon simon, artisan products, good sixty, food retailer, food travel, uk, food tourism false full 9     tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/434144610 Ep 8. Amanda Niode - Making Food Travel Memorable In this episode you'll learn:

    • Why it's important to find and then share the stories about the area as well as the products and the people
    • What goes into an area's "signature dish"
    • How to motivate yourself to get started on a food tourism project of your own
    • The destination marketing opportunity today for secondary and tertiary destinations
    • Think about and develop unexpected food & beverage experiences
    • The three things that make food travel memorable

    Discussed in this episode:
    Trailing the Taste of Gorontalo (book)
    Omar Niode Foundation
    Will Write for Food (book)

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Mon, 23 Apr 2018 21:47:51 +0000 help@worldfoodtravel.org (World Food Travel Association) https://podcast.worldfoodtravel.org/episodes/ep-8-amanda-niode-making-food-travel-SAFb3vh_ In this episode you'll learn:

    • Why it's important to find and then share the stories about the area as well as the products and the people
    • What goes into an area's "signature dish"
    • How to motivate yourself to get started on a food tourism project of your own
    • The destination marketing opportunity today for secondary and tertiary destinations
    • Think about and develop unexpected food & beverage experiences
    • The three things that make food travel memorable

    Discussed in this episode:
    Trailing the Taste of Gorontalo (book)
    Omar Niode Foundation
    Will Write for Food (book)

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Ep 8. Amanda Niode - Making Food Travel Memorable World Food Travel Association 00:37:12 Amanda is an internationally renowned environmental and climate change educator and communicator. Her work background is varied, handling environmental specialties and climate change for Indonesian government agencies, multinational corporations, consulting companies, academic institutions, civil societies and international organizations. Amanda also serves as an Ambassador of the World Food Travel Association in Indonesia. In this episode, she shares what it takes to make food travel memorable. Amanda is an internationally renowned environmental and climate change educator and communicator. Her work background is varied, handling environmental specialties and climate change for Indonesian government agencies, multinational corporations, consulting companies, academic institutions, civil societies and international organizations. Amanda also serves as an Ambassador of the World Food Travel Association in Indonesia. In this episode, she shares what it takes to make food travel memorable. destination marketing, amanda niode, food travel, destination development, food tourism, indonesia false full 8     tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/415679253 Ep 7. Bill Baker - On Relevance, Strategy & The Human Touch In this episode you'll learn:

    • How to coalesce a smaller community around its food and beverage assets
    • What you need to watch to ensure that you always stay relevant
    • How and why you need to share the story of a place in order to sell it
    • How brand promise affects food traveler expectations - for better or worse
    • How to create a win-win-win among local residents, destination marketers/governments and visitors
    • Why politicians need to perform a cost-benefit analysis before interfering with destination marketing budgets
    • Why human interaction is essential to a successful food or beverage visitor experience

    Discussed in this episode:
    Destination Branding for Small Cities (book on Amazon)
    New toolkit for Successful Destination & Community Branding (series of article downloads)

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Sun, 18 Mar 2018 20:50:50 +0000 help@worldfoodtravel.org (World Food Travel Association) https://podcast.worldfoodtravel.org/episodes/ep-7-bill-baker-on-relevance-strategy-lvshRYZA In this episode you'll learn:

    • How to coalesce a smaller community around its food and beverage assets
    • What you need to watch to ensure that you always stay relevant
    • How and why you need to share the story of a place in order to sell it
    • How brand promise affects food traveler expectations - for better or worse
    • How to create a win-win-win among local residents, destination marketers/governments and visitors
    • Why politicians need to perform a cost-benefit analysis before interfering with destination marketing budgets
    • Why human interaction is essential to a successful food or beverage visitor experience

    Discussed in this episode:
    Destination Branding for Small Cities (book on Amazon)
    New toolkit for Successful Destination & Community Branding (series of article downloads)

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Ep 7. Bill Baker - On Relevance, Strategy & The Human Touch World Food Travel Association 00:45:38 Bill Baker's career in travel and tourism started with a domestic airline in Sydney, Australia over 40 years ago. After this first taste of a career in tourism, Bill moved to Australia's Hunter Valley, where his career in destination marketing really began. In those days, Hunter Valley had just ten wineries, one restaurant and no lodging. Today it’s one of the most famous wine tourism destinations in the world, with over 200 wineries, and dozens of hotels, resorts and restaurants.  Later Bill joined the Australian Tourist Commission and moved to New York where his team launched the very successful “Slip a Shrimp on the Barbie” campaign. Then later he moved to Los Angeles; Frankfurt, Germany; and London. During his journey around the world, he continued to develop and refine new approaches to branding and marketing destinations. Bill established Total Destination Marketing in 1994 in Australia, and began adapting what he had learned to benefit the marketing of cities and regions. He moved to the U.St. State of Oregon in 2000, where his focus has continued on the marketing and branding of small cities. His book, Destination Branding for Small Cities, has been a best seller in its category for over a decade. Last year, Bill worked in five countries and was the keynote speaker at the Inaugural International Place Branding Association conference in London. Bill's destination marketing expertise is known around the world. In this episode, we speak with him to hear his take about place branding and food and beverage tourism. Bill Baker's career in travel and tourism started with a domestic airline in Sydney, Australia over 40 years ago. After this first taste of a career in tourism, Bill moved to Australia's Hunter Valley, where his career in destination marketing really began. In those days, Hunter Valley had just ten wineries, one restaurant and no lodging. Today it’s one of the most famous wine tourism destinations in the world, with over 200 wineries, and dozens of hotels, resorts and restaurants.  Later Bill joined the Australian Tourist Commission and moved to New York where his team launched the very successful “Slip a Shrimp on the Barbie” campaign. Then later he moved to Los Angeles; Frankfurt, Germany; and London. During his journey around the world, he continued to develop and refine new approaches to branding and marketing destinations. Bill established Total Destination Marketing in 1994 in Australia, and began adapting what he had learned to benefit the marketing of cities and regions. He moved to the U.St. State of Oregon in 2000, where his focus has continued on the marketing and branding of small cities. His book, Destination Branding for Small Cities, has been a best seller in its category for over a decade. Last year, Bill worked in five countries and was the keynote speaker at the Inaugural International Place Branding Association conference in London. Bill's destination marketing expertise is known around the world. In this episode, we speak with him to hear his take about place branding and food and beverage tourism. destination branding, destination marketing, food travel, destination development, food tourism, total destination marketing, bill baker false full 7     tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/403212537 Ep 6. Fia Gulliksson - On Being A Passionate Potato In this episode you'll learn:

    • What it means to be a passionate potato
    • How to establish and then prioritize your core values
    • How to become an Innovation Master by acting like a "C.I.A." agent
    • How to bring your vision to life when everyone else says "no"
    • Why you need to trust your inner voice

    Discussed in this episode:
    Food In Action

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Wed, 21 Feb 2018 23:42:40 +0000 help@worldfoodtravel.org (World Food Travel Association) https://podcast.worldfoodtravel.org/episodes/ep-6-fia-gulliksson-on-being-a-XjZBrHop In this episode you'll learn:

    • What it means to be a passionate potato
    • How to establish and then prioritize your core values
    • How to become an Innovation Master by acting like a "C.I.A." agent
    • How to bring your vision to life when everyone else says "no"
    • Why you need to trust your inner voice

    Discussed in this episode:
    Food In Action

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Ep 6. Fia Gulliksson - On Being A Passionate Potato World Food Travel Association 00:41:55 Fia Gulliksson is a respected entrepreneur from Sweden who is focused on creative gastronomy. She is a self taught chef and also the brain behind many ideas, businesses and projects. Fia uses food and culture as the tools to lead Food In Action, her company that launched a number of successful initiatives and sustainable brands that have catalysed development for the Swedish region of Jämtland, and put that area firmly on the map. Fia’s companies are focused on providing enduring social and cultural capital to rural areas. What's more, they’re debt-free, and… they’re profitable. Fia travels the world to inspire others towards crEATive action, development and social transformation of their own local communities. Fia Gulliksson is a respected entrepreneur from Sweden who is focused on creative gastronomy. She is a self taught chef and also the brain behind many ideas, businesses and projects. Fia uses food and culture as the tools to lead Food In Action, her company that launched a number of successful initiatives and sustainable brands that have catalysed development for the Swedish region of Jämtland, and put that area firmly on the map. Fia’s companies are focused on providing enduring social and cultural capital to rural areas. What's more, they’re debt-free, and… they’re profitable. Fia travels the world to inspire others towards crEATive action, development and social transformation of their own local communities. turismo gastronómico, food in action, fia gulliksson, creative gastronomy, sweeden, food travel, food tourism, chef false full 6     tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/388028795 Ep 5. Oscar Farinetti - Honor Our Food Cultures In this episode you'll learn:

    • How it's OK to start with nothing more than a vision - build it and they will come
    • Why it's critical to honor our food traditions and food cultures
    • Why starting with the hardest task makes subsequent tasks easier
    • What can be done to reduce "overtourism" and the strain on popular destinations
    • Why tourists should be encouraged to eat the local dishes

    Discussed in this episode:
    Eataly
    Eataly World

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Tue, 23 Jan 2018 20:07:27 +0000 help@worldfoodtravel.org (World Food Travel Association) https://podcast.worldfoodtravel.org/episodes/ep-5-oscar-farinetti-honor-our-food-NmGcFI_Y In this episode you'll learn:

    • How it's OK to start with nothing more than a vision - build it and they will come
    • Why it's critical to honor our food traditions and food cultures
    • Why starting with the hardest task makes subsequent tasks easier
    • What can be done to reduce "overtourism" and the strain on popular destinations
    • Why tourists should be encouraged to eat the local dishes

    Discussed in this episode:
    Eataly
    Eataly World

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Ep 5. Oscar Farinetti - Honor Our Food Cultures World Food Travel Association 00:49:41 Oscar Farinetti is the man behind the world-renowned Eataly concept. The New York Times described Eataly as a "megastore" that "combines elements of a bustling European open market, a Whole-Foods-style supermarket, a high-end food court and a New Age learning center." In 2017, Oscar opened Eataly World, which has been described as a theme park for Italian food. Fusing experience gained from his father's retail chain and his own love of food, the Eataly stores, and now Eataly World, are more than just retail stores and foodservice outlets. They are innovative attractions that are sought out not just by locals, but food and drink lovers from around the world. Oscar is a passionate and visionary leader with fascinating stories to share. Oscar Farinetti is the man behind the world-renowned Eataly concept. The New York Times described Eataly as a "megastore" that "combines elements of a bustling European open market, a Whole-Foods-style supermarket, a high-end food court and a New Age learning center." In 2017, Oscar opened Eataly World, which has been described as a theme park for Italian food. Fusing experience gained from his father's retail chain and his own love of food, the Eataly stores, and now Eataly World, are more than just retail stores and foodservice outlets. They are innovative attractions that are sought out not just by locals, but food and drink lovers from around the world. Oscar is a passionate and visionary leader with fascinating stories to share. oscar farinetti, food travel, italy, food tourism, eataly, italian food false full 5     tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/371454998 Ep 4. Sean Kuylen - The No Barcode Chef In this episode you'll learn:

    • Why you need to be true to your cuisine (don't try to imitate).
    • Why it's important to preserve traditional cooking techniques.
    • Why it's important to be proud of what you have - your heritage, culture and ingredients.
    • Why infrastructure is crucial to disseminating food and beverage experiences to visitors.

    Discussed in this episode:
    Taste Belize
    Chef Sean's TedX Talk

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Tue, 19 Dec 2017 02:05:06 +0000 help@worldfoodtravel.org (World Food Travel Association) https://podcast.worldfoodtravel.org/episodes/ep-4-sean-kuylen-the-no-barcode-chef-W_ZQ77SJ In this episode you'll learn:

    • Why you need to be true to your cuisine (don't try to imitate).
    • Why it's important to preserve traditional cooking techniques.
    • Why it's important to be proud of what you have - your heritage, culture and ingredients.
    • Why infrastructure is crucial to disseminating food and beverage experiences to visitors.

    Discussed in this episode:
    Taste Belize
    Chef Sean's TedX Talk

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Ep 4. Sean Kuylen - The No Barcode Chef World Food Travel Association 00:41:48 Sean Kuylen [pronounced kwee-len] is a Belizean chef, trained in Culinary Arts and Hospitality Studies in San Francisco, California. After culinary school, he ventured into resorts in Belize, St. Vincent, the Grenadines and Dominica, where he began to explore and appreciate Caribbean Cuisine. Then five years ago, he returned to his home country Belize with a new found respect and appreciation for the local ingredients, cooking technique and especially the cultures of Belize. He has since become the authority of our country’s food or what he calls, “Inspired Belizean Cuisine”. Chef Sean simply takes the many cultures of the country and presents their food in a more contemporary way with techniques from the French techniques and training he learned in culinary school. #EatWellTravelBetter Sean Kuylen [pronounced kwee-len] is a Belizean chef, trained in Culinary Arts and Hospitality Studies in San Francisco, California. After culinary school, he ventured into resorts in Belize, St. Vincent, the Grenadines and Dominica, where he began to explore and appreciate Caribbean Cuisine. Then five years ago, he returned to his home country Belize with a new found respect and appreciation for the local ingredients, cooking technique and especially the cultures of Belize. He has since become the authority of our country’s food or what he calls, “Inspired Belizean Cuisine”. Chef Sean simply takes the many cultures of the country and presents their food in a more contemporary way with techniques from the French techniques and training he learned in culinary school. #EatWellTravelBetter turismo gastronómico, sean kuylen, food travel, belize, food tourism, chef false full 4     tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/356780441 Ep 3. Judith Von Prockl Going All In In this episode you'll learn:

    • How the customer becomes the hero
    • What it was like to be a pioneer in the food travel industry
    • The importance of word-of-mouth and referrals
    • The importance of Instagrammable moments
    • Why entrepreneurs should go all in right from the start

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Thu, 16 Nov 2017 21:39:15 +0000 help@worldfoodtravel.org (World Food Travel Association) https://podcast.worldfoodtravel.org/episodes/ep-3-judith-von-prockl-going-all-in-AhxiOWRa In this episode you'll learn:

    • How the customer becomes the hero
    • What it was like to be a pioneer in the food travel industry
    • The importance of word-of-mouth and referrals
    • The importance of Instagrammable moments
    • Why entrepreneurs should go all in right from the start

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Ep 3. Judith Von Prockl Going All In World Food Travel Association 00:36:15 Judith von Prockl, owner and managing director of Gourmet on Tour discusses what it was like to be a pioneer in the food travel industry and shares what she's learned, including how the customer becomes the hero; the importance of word-of-mouth and referrals; the importance of Instagrammable moments; and why entrepreneurs should go all in right from the start. #EatWellTravelBetter Judith von Prockl, owner and managing director of Gourmet on Tour discusses what it was like to be a pioneer in the food travel industry and shares what she's learned, including how the customer becomes the hero; the importance of word-of-mouth and referrals; the importance of Instagrammable moments; and why entrepreneurs should go all in right from the start. #EatWellTravelBetter turismo gastronómico, gourmet on tour, food travel, food tourism, judith von prockl false full 3     tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/346434600 Ep 2. Irene And Mei Li - Believe In Your Dream In this episode you'll learn:

    • How 3 siblings were able to balance work and personalities in a family-owned business
    • How 3 siblings started a food truck with a lot of passion about and interest in food, but no foodservice experience
    • Why introducing an open books policy with company employees contributed to greater employee commitment to the business
    • How you don't need to be a professional writer to write a cookbook
    • The importance of visioning

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Wed, 11 Oct 2017 18:06:54 +0000 help@worldfoodtravel.org (World Food Travel Association) https://podcast.worldfoodtravel.org/episodes/ep-2-irene-and-mei-li-believe-in-your-taEiRXhk In this episode you'll learn:

    • How 3 siblings were able to balance work and personalities in a family-owned business
    • How 3 siblings started a food truck with a lot of passion about and interest in food, but no foodservice experience
    • Why introducing an open books policy with company employees contributed to greater employee commitment to the business
    • How you don't need to be a professional writer to write a cookbook
    • The importance of visioning

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Ep 2. Irene And Mei Li - Believe In Your Dream World Food Travel Association 00:37:09 Sibling co-founders of the Mei Mei empire in Boston, Massachusetts (USA) discuss the trials and tribulations of turning a foodservice dream into a brick and mortar reality. They've expanded from a food cart popular with residents and visitors alike to add a full-service restaurant, as well as bottled sauces.  They share what it's like to work with family, and talk about what they did to help make their small business a true success, An inspirational cookbook is in the works. Hear what these two women have to say and then you'll want to book your trip to Boston for the scallion pancake sandwiches! #EatWellTravelBetter Sibling co-founders of the Mei Mei empire in Boston, Massachusetts (USA) discuss the trials and tribulations of turning a foodservice dream into a brick and mortar reality. They've expanded from a food cart popular with residents and visitors alike to add a full-service restaurant, as well as bottled sauces.  They share what it's like to work with family, and talk about what they did to help make their small business a true success, An inspirational cookbook is in the works. Hear what these two women have to say and then you'll want to book your trip to Boston for the scallion pancake sandwiches! #EatWellTravelBetter foodservice, food travel, boston, food tourism, success, mei mei false full 2     tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/339059145 Ep 1. Ari Weinzweig - Sweat The Details In this episode you'll learn:

    • How to "just do it" and follow your dream
    • Why it takes patience when growing a business
    • Why it's important to listen to your customers
    • What visioning is and why it's key to your business success

    Visit www.zingermanscommunity.com to learn more about the company. Ari's books can be ordered at www.zingtrain.com/books-and-dvds

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

    ]]>     Tue, 22 Aug 2017 22:02:00 +0000 help@worldfoodtravel.org (World Food Travel Association) https://podcast.worldfoodtravel.org/episodes/ep-1-ari-weinzweig-sweat-the-details-YgEBtkjo In this episode you'll learn:

    • How to "just do it" and follow your dream
    • Why it takes patience when growing a business
    • Why it's important to listen to your customers
    • What visioning is and why it's key to your business success

    Visit www.zingermanscommunity.com to learn more about the company. Ari's books can be ordered at www.zingtrain.com/books-and-dvds

    The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

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