Valentine’s Day is coming up so what better time than now to sample some sweets and desserts from around the world. From casata and cannoli’s in Sicily to beignets and chicory coffee in New Orleans to a pastel de nata contest in Massachusetts, we try ’em all on this episode. [Ep 323]

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Harper and Eva are the charming couple behind the incredibly popular YouTube channel Pasta Grammar. They tell Brent about buying an abandoned restaurant in Eva’s hometown in Calabria, Italy. Plus, how Harper sealed the deal with blueberry pie and Eva’s shock at finding American foods she loves. And, Brent shares a story about chestnut vendors in Portugal. [Ep 322]

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Brent visits with P.S. from Everyday Tour Company about the amazing food culture in Singapore where Street Food is an Intangible Cultural Heritage. She talks about Roti Parata, Singapore Salad, and how Malaysian, Chinese, and Indian food influenced local gastronomy. Plus a breakfast item that is a mashup from British and Chinese ingredients. [Ep 321]

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Marta Udalowa and her husband gave up corporate jobs in Ireland for life in rural Abruzzo, Italy. She tells Brent about foraging for a huge bounty of figs, greens, plums, elderberries, mushrooms and so much more! Plus, getting busted picking cherries and making herbal infused pana cotta. [Ep 320]

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Darley Newman joins Brent to talk about the new season (her 12th!) of Travels with Darley and all the great things she ate & drank along the way. From mole and cocktails infused with local honey in Santa Fe to pizza made in car parts trays in Detroit and more pizza in Chicago, Darley’s tried it all. Plus, visits to cool places like the Indian Market and Motown Musuem. [Ep 319]

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Travels with Darley

We’re welcoming in 2025 with a visit to the vineyards of Bordeaux and a famous wine museum. Plus, the reason why sherry drinkers are like a cult, the surprising origins of Missouri wine, and what it means to “kiss the wine.”. [Ep 318]

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For New Year’s we’re celebrating with Georgian wine, a crazy fireworks display in Manila, a BBQ on the beach in New Zealand, ringing in the new year on a rooftop in Bangkok, and toasting with Prosecco in Ravenna, Italy [Ep 317]

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For Christmas we’re celebrating with Bûche de Noël in France, walking off the meal in Rome, a Glühwein crawl in Germany, and the huge Christmas dinner in the Philippines. [Ep 316]

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Lyon is called the gastronomy capital of France. Virginie Jandet from Food Tour company Tasty Lyon tells Brent about the amazing food of the city including a candy honoring silk workers, a market named for a legendary chef, and a red colored praline. Plus, the characteristic rustic restaurants called Bouchon and the surprising origin of macarons. [Ep 315]

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We’re sampling some of the best cheese from around the world. Amazing blue cheese from Nova Scotia, pecorino from Sardinia, raw milk cheese from Australia and many more! [Ep 314]

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