We’re in Ravenna, Italy with Silvia from Taste Bologna Tours for a unique pasta that resembles a chicken’s throat, local flatbreads called piadina, and a decadent dessert. Plus, a little truffle talk and the mosaic masterpieces of Ravenna. [Ep 324] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mX_-mDWRtj8 About the Author Brent Petersen is the Editor-in-Chief of Destination Eat Drink. He currently resides…

The island of São Miguel, part of Portugal’s Azores archipelago, is the only place in Europe where pineapples are grown commerically. Azorean pineapple’s origin story Back in the day, São Miguel became very wealthy growing and selling oranges. Citrus was an extremely profitable crop, and traders took advantage of the demand for oranges in England….

Brent is in Lisbon to sample the best African food from former Portuguese colonies. There’s Cachupa from Cape Verde, Calulu from Angola, and Mathapa from Mozambique. Plus, firewater that is surprisingly rich and complex. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUqNAUtiBg4&lc=Ugz0ioQ47pEANPYqkE94AaABAg About the Author Brent Petersen is the Editor-in-Chief of Destination Eat Drink. He currently resides in Setubal, Portugal. Brent has written…

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] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzth3R9PddA About the…

Portugal has some of the best tarts, cakes, and sweets in the world. Here’s my 5 favorite. Pastel de Nata Without a doubt, the most famous pastry in all of the Portugal is the creamy, crispy Pastel de Nata. The recipe originated in Lisbon’s Jerónimos Monastery. When the religious orders were abolished in Portugal in…

Brent visits a cafe in Lisbon made to look like the iconic trams of the city and outlines the things he thinks Portugal does better than the United States. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5H-zgIMeYU&t=80s About the Author Brent Petersen is the Editor-in-Chief of Destination Eat Drink. He currently resides in Setubal, Portugal. Brent has written the novel Truffle Hunt (Eckhartz Press) and…

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…

Every city and town in Portugal has its own unique pastry. Brent counts down his five favorite from around Portugal including the famous Pastel de Nata and the less famous Torta de Viana as well as a creamy treat from Braga. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlStg_Boxs4 About the Author Brent Petersen is the Editor-in-Chief of Destination Eat Drink. He currently…

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]…

Though not nearly as famous as some other pastries in Portugal, Peniche has several excellent treats it calls its own. The best bakery in the city is Pastelaria Calé (2 locations) and they have all these excellent sugary snacks for sale. Ó de Peniche If there is a single pastry that Peniche is known for, it’s the…

Brent lived in Rhode Island for 22 years, but even he didn’t go to Bristol more than a handful of times. He makes up for it with a Foodie Adventure in the city made famous by the notorious DeWolfs and rum distilleries. He has some delicious food, craft beer, and shares why Portuguese culture is…

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] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6UFKAVfuDo About the Author Brent Petersen…

Peniche is a lovely little city in the Oeaste region of Portugal, right on the Atlantic Ocean. The jewel of Peniche is Berlenga Island. About 6 miles from the mainland. Getting to Berlenga Island There are several ferry services that can shuttle you to Berlenga. Large boats tend to be more comfortable while small boats…

Brent is in Rhode Island and visits Providence’s Federal Hill, or Little Italy, for an espresso with Sambuca and some pastries from a 100 year old bakery. Then, it’s lunch at a place with a great mission, craft beer, and pepper biscuits! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5J49ygnYBso About the Author Brent Petersen is the Editor-in-Chief of Destination Eat Drink. He…

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…

Portugal’s most secure prison was the site of one of the most daring prison escapes in the country’s history. Peniche Fortress (Praca-forte de Peniche) Peniche is a small city in the Oeste region of Portugal. Being on the Atlantic Ocean, Peniche was subject to attacks from pirates and other countries (mostly Spain). So, a system of…

Brent is in his city of Setubal to see how a brand new bar is built and opened. Starting from a shell of a building to opening night, it’s a ton of work and a fabulous finish toasted with delicious artisan cocktails. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AiobmT164BU&t=2s About the Author Brent Petersen is the Editor-in-Chief of Destination Eat Drink….

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] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NAxxgf9Z8vE About the Author Brent Petersen is the Editor-in-Chief of Destination Eat…

Brent is in Setubal, Portugal talking about how he came to live there. What was his criteria and “must haves” for a city? Did Setubal tick all the boxes and is he happy with his choice after three years? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5oXfzhh95c&lc=Ugw7-6DAubsiwutaQOx4AaABAg About the Author Brent Petersen is the Editor-in-Chief of Destination Eat Drink. He currently resides…

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] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okGbQBfzY_U&t=6s About the Author Brent Petersen is the Editor-in-Chief of Destination Eat Drink. He…

There is a small church overlooking the ocean in Ericeira where the royal family of Portugal said goodbye to their homeland forever. Ericeira The small city of Ericeira, Portugal has a population of about 10,000 people, but that number swells when the surf is high. Ericeira has been designated as a World Surfing Reserving, the…

Brent is in the Azores and the city of Ponta Delgada to visit the local market in an underground parking lot and try the delicious local produce. Plus, he visits some of the best restaurants in the city for an incredible eggplant dish, a delicious lunch with chic pea salad and yummy roll ups, and…

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] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fO1BepdOxQc About the Author Brent Petersen is the Editor-in-Chief of Destination Eat Drink. He currently resides in Setubal, Portugal. Brent has written the novel…

Ericeira is a traditional fishing village in Portugal that now shares with water with surfers who visit to ride the waves of Europe’s only World Surfing Reserve. When you visit, be sure to seek out the local pastry, called Ouriço.  Ericeira Being right on the Atlantic Ocean, Ericeira has been known for centuries for it’s…

Brent is in the capital of the Azores to try the best drinks. He samples the famous local liqueur made from passion fruit as as well as a hard-to-find blackberry spirit. Then he tries a beer made with the real passion fruit. Plus, he talks about why some people call the Azores the “Hawaii of…

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…

Brent is on the island of São Miguel in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean for a foodie trip to a pineapple farm where he tries all kinds of pineapple concoctions, including a pineapple Pastel de Nata! He also enjoys tea from leaves grown right on the island. And, sneaks in to an abandoned hotel…

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] https://youtu.be/Kd2W66_yEbk About the Author Brent Petersen is the Editor-in-Chief of Destination Eat  Drink. He currently resides in Setubal, Portugal. Brent has written the novel “Truffle Hunt”…

Portugal’s coast is dotted with lighthouses that have been guiding ships to safe harbor for centuries. Praia da Barra Lighthouse (Farol de Aveiro) origin story Portugal’s tallest lighthouse (62 meters, 203 feet) is on the Costa Nova of the Atlantic Ocean, not far from the city of Aveiro. The beacon was constructed between 1879 and…

Brent visits the thermal baths of Furnas, Portugal for a warm dip. Then, he tries the famous local bread and checks out the boiling and steamy Caldeiras. And then, it’s time for dinner at a restaurant where the food is cooked underground in the craters heated using natural geothermal heat! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbdWk16_9C0 About the Author Brent…