ExtraVirgin Food & Travel

We chat with Australian Monique Ceccato who followed her heart to the other side of the world - in the midst of the global Covid-19 pandemic. We hear how she met her love, how she got permission to travel despite lockdowns, and all the incredible bucket list experiences she's had along the way. Listen to hear if there's a happy ending for Monique. Support this podicast at https://ko-fi.com/extravirginfoodtravelpodcast

Come on an adventure and fuel your wanderlust as we travel the globe, talking to ordinary people about why they love where they live. We explore beyond the guide books and tourist traps and discover local secrets. In this episode, we hear from Meghan Gearino who lives in Richmond, the capital of Virginia on the US East coast. Richmond is famous for its well-preserved historic architecture and cobblestone streets, thriving arts and music scene and diverse neighbourhoods.

Anas Atassi, author of: "Sumac - Recipes and Stories from Syria," was born in Homs in Syria and split his time growing up between Saudi Arabia, where his father was based for work, and long summer holidays with extended family in Syria.

Now based in Amsterdam, Anas stays connected to his former home and the memories of his family by cooking.

In this episode of ExtraVirgin Food & Travel, we talk with Anas about the historical and geographical influences on Syrian cuisine, his personal stories of those long leisurely meals, the meaning of 'nafas' in Syrian cooking and more. And, if after listening to this episode you're keen to try cooking Syrian cuisine for yourself, go to the ExtraVirgin webpage for one of Anas' recipes from 'Sumac'.

Come on an adventure and fuel your wanderlust as we travel the globe, talking to ordinary people about why they love where they live. We explore beyond the guide books and tourist traps and discover local secrets.

In this episode, our postcard is from Samuel Meiji who lives in beautiful Manizales, in the coffee region of Colombia. Surrounded by picturesque landscapes, Manizales boasts world-renowned coffee and chocolate, and is home to Colombia's national dish. Hear from Samuel why Manizales is known as the Sweden of South America. Don't miss his recommendations for where and what to eat - it all sounds delicious - and his surprising tip for how to get around this hilly city.

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Learn about the customs, food and people of Bali. Not just a party destination for Aussie tourists, we hear from Janet DeNeefe that Bali retains its unique and rich culture. Australian-born, Janet first visited Bali more than 30 years ago, falling in love with the island and then a Balinese man who became her husband. Janet shares her love for Bali, and gives her top insider tips on what and where to eat and how to find the real Bali.

Find Janet, her guesthouse and her beautiful cookbooks at https://casalunabali.com

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Come on an adventure and fuel your wanderlust as we travel the globe, talking to ordinary people about why they love where they live - exploring beyond the guide books and tourist traps to discover local secrets.

In this episode Kuala Lumpur local and (like most KL-ites) obsessed foodie, Karen Ho talks about her city - a place where colonalist architecture and gleaming glass skyscrapers co-exist and the vibrant food scene is an amalgamation of the many nationalities that call it home.

Karen gives us the intel on places to go, sights that are really worth seeing, what and where to eat and tips on traversing this colourful city like a local.

Dale Chapman, chef and bush tucker advocate, is passionate about bringing Australia's indigenous foods into everyday cooking for both taste and well-being. Dale explains how these foods can play a role in good health. Keen cooks will appreciate her insights into the flavours and uses of bush tucker which Dale sources through Aboriginal communities that grow and harvest bush ingredients. We also hear how learning more about these foods and the traditional stories around them can help grow our understanding of the oldest living culture in the world.

Find Dale at https://mydillybag.com.au and @my.dillybag on Insta

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Come on an adventure and fuel your wanderlust as we travel the globe, talking to ordinary people about why they love where they live. We explore beyond the guide books and tourist traps and discover local secrets.

This episode, we hear from Cat Woods, a writer and yoga/pilates teacher in Melbourne, Australia, where a big city incorporates a multitude of eclectic neighbourhoods that entice you with unique shopping, food, galleries, parks and beaches.

Cat gives us her tips on exploring the city, offering up her favourite cafes, music venues and weekend activities. See Melbourne through the eyes of a local.

Saké, a fermented drink, has much more in common with beer than spirits. A simple mix of steamed rice, water and culture, saké has been made in Japan since around 710AD.

In this episode of ExtraVirgin Food & Travel Podcast, we talk all things 'nihonshu' with saké educator Melissa Mills. We find out how it's made, discuss the myths around saké, learn what the different names and numbers on the bottles mean, find out the best foods to eat with saké, talk about the trend of saké making at home, and the trip to Japan that started it all for this former dental surgeon forever.

We reckon by the end of this epsiode, like us, you'll be approaching saké with a whole new level of interest!

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Come on an adventure and fuel your wanderlust as we travel the globe, talking to ordinary people about why they love where they live. We explore beyond the guide books and tourist traps and discover local secrets. In this episode, we meet Travis Curie of Atlanta, Georgia. Travis describes Georgia as a big city with a small town charm. He explains why Atlanta is nicknamed "the city in a forest", and tells us what you can see, do, eat and drink as you stroll its very walkable streets, including one essential Atlanta food you must try once in your lifetime.