Katie Parla is an award winning cookbook author and podcaster. Her latest book is “Food of the Italian Islands.” She talks with Brent about Sardinia, Italy’s bread that looks like a work of art, pecorino cheese, pasta and much more including a great alternative to the Isle of Capri. [Ep 223]

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How did Jamaican tacos land in Texas? Or Portuguese donuts in Hawaii? Why did a Brazilian treat merge with a Dutch one? We’re talking transplanted cuisine this week with our guests Jose Ralat, Maria Lawton, Mickela Mallozzi, and Thijs van Royan. [Ep. 222]

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Eunice Reyes is an enthusiastic foodie, author and YouTube personality who loves talking about vegan food all over the world. She shares with Brent her favorites from Seattle including a new taco invention, vegan cupcakes, molten chocolate cake, mac and cheese, and, of course, coffee! [Ep 221]

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Cameron Hewitt is a travel guidebook author for Rick Steves Europe. Cameron, who spends 3-4 months in Europe every year, tells Brent about finally returning to travel, island hopping in Croatia, underrated Croatian wine, and a trip up a mountain in Montenegro. Plus, Cameron shares what happens when you become fodder for the tabloids in Scotland. [Ep 220]

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Brent talks with Justin Steele from Local Sauce Tours in Sydney, Australia. Justin tells Brent about eating ice cream in the middle of winter, strawberry watermelon cake, and a friendly coffee rivalry between Australia and New Zealand. Plus, Justin breaks down some of the cool neighborhoods in Sydney like Chinatown and Newtown. [Ep 219]

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It’s all about what we put between two slices of bread; Sandwiches! We hear about a sandwich that was born in Cuba but came into its own in the cigar factories of Key West and how a bogus promo built the reputation of Philly cheesesteaks. Then, we go to Canada for an iconic sandwich in Toronto and another in Nova Scotia that originated in Greece. [Ep 218]

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Ashley Castellanos was working in the corporate world when she decided to chuck it and move abroad. She lived in 6 countries over 5 years before returning to the U.S. and pursuing her dream of creating engaging photography and video, especially in the world of vegan food. Ashley talks about the food scene in Portland including fried corn on a stick, vegan mac & cheese, and the best breakfast joints. Plus, Ashley shares some amazing spots for West African, Haitian, and Thai dishes. [Ep 217]

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Legendary TV host Samantha Brown talks about the new season of “Places to Love” and the food she enjoyed along the way including a huckleberry mule, roasted oysters, and bison pho. Plus, Sam goes curling with an Olympian and tells Brent about an amazing foodie experience in a castle in Ireland. [Ep 216]

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Darley Newman is back to talk to Brent about getting up at 4am for a hot air balloon ride, 40 years of friendship over a cup of coffee, and New Mexico’s state cookie. Plus, we talk craft beer, a Shepherd’s Pie as big as your head, and the best poutine in Quebec. Then, Brent tells Darley about a dish served in a corn chip bag. [Ep 215]

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TV Host Darley Newman from “Travels with Darley” tells Brent about tooling around Bordeaux in a Soviet-era motorcycle sidecar and a famous wine museum. Plus, foodies will love the crispy and boozy pastry from Bordeaux and an elegant caviar tasting. [Ep 214]

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