We're revisiting some of my favorite conversations about wine including Argentinian wine beyond Malbac, Port wine from Portugal, and the Italian wines of Tuscany and Lazio. Plus vineyard dogs in New Zealand! [Ep 162] Show Notes Toni Mazzaglia's food tou

Dogs that eat truffles and dogs that don't eat truffles. Spanish truffles with French citizenship. And, a crazy holiday drink with black truffles. This week my guest is award winning author Rowan Jacobsen. His latest book "Truffle Hound: On the Trail of t

Valery of Real Prague Guides takes us through the best places to see in the "City of 100 Spires" including Old Town Square, the Charles Bridge and The John Lennon Wall. Valery also gives us the best places to get a famous Czech Pilsner, including a monast

Author and podcast Rick Kaempfer has deep roots in Chicago and Germany. He grew up speaking German in his house and may (or may not) have worn lederhosen to school. Rick shares his favorite German dishes and where to get them in Chicago, plus the best pla

Toni Mazzaglia is a foodie tour guide in Florence, Italy. But, she's also got a love for nearby Emilia-Romagna, especially the balsamic vinegars of the region. Toni tells me about the similarities and differences between aging balsamic vinegar and fine wi

We're sampling pastries and sweets from all over the world including Pastel de Nata from Portugal, treats for Carnival in Venice, Alfajores in Argentina, Turkish Delight in Istanbul, and Cocas in Barcelona. Get ready for a sugar rush! [EP157] Show Notes:

Darley Newman's show Travel with Darley has been on PBS for 8 seasons with a 9th coming in 2022. Darley tells Brent about some of her favorite dishes she's had while on the road like Aebleskiver in Solvang, Kugelhopf in Strasbourg, and Galettes in Brittan

Filmmaker Alice Gu didn't know that a huge number of the independent donut shops were owned and operated by Cambodian refugees from the war in Southeast Asia. She tells the amazing story in her film "The Donut King." Alice talks with us about all kinds of

The wine doors in Florence have gained incredible popularity during the times of Covid because of their charming design and functionality allowing people to get a glass of wine while socially distance

We’re sampling coffee from around the world including spiced coffee in Oaxaca, coffee and chocolate in Costa Rica, ventanitas in Little Havana, and Turin’s bicerin. [EP 153] Show Notes: Maria Itaka on