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Podcast: Santa Fe, Detroit and Chicago with Darley Newman
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…
The daring escape from a Portuguese fascist prison
Portugal’s most secure prison was the site of one of the most daring prison escapes in the country’s history. Peniche Fortress (Praça-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…
Building and opening a new bar in Portugal
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….
Podcast: Wine in Bordeaux, Spain and Missouri
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…
Life in Portugal: Choosing a place to live
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…
Podcast: New Year’s celebrations in Italy, New Zealand, the Philippines, Georgia & Bangkok
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…
Chapel of Nossa Senhora da Boa Viagem
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…
Ponta Delgada food crawl. Amazing Azorean pineapple, cheese, and a delicious eggplant dish!
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…
Podcast: Christmas in France, Italy, Germany and the Philippines
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…
Ouriço pastry of Ericeira, Portugal
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…
The best drinks in Ponta Delgada, Azores! Blackberry liqueur, passion fruit beer and more!
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…
Podcast: Lyon, France
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…
Foodie roadtrip on São Miguel, Azores & a visit to the Mouth of Hell!
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…
Podcast: Cheese in Sardinia, Nova Scotia & Australia
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 Tallest Lighthouse
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…
Furnas, a great way to spend a day in the Azores!
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…
Podcast: Eat Kinda ice cream with Milli Kumar & Jenni Matheson
Milli Kumar and Jeni Matheson are the founders of Eat Kinda ice cream in New Zealand, a company that makes ice cream using a totally unique ingredient; cauliflower! And no, it doesn’t taste like cauliflower, just delicious premium ice cream. Milli and Jenni tell Brent about how they came upon cauliflower as a base for…
The Sweet Portuguese Treat with a Gross Name
There’s a beach town where you can get a delicious treat named after pig’s guts. Don’t worry, there’s no porcine innards involved. Tripas origin story For a couple generations, the family of José Oliveira’s wife had a cookie business, selling “American Cookies” from a stall in Costa Nova, just a few minutes from Aveiro, Portugal….
Livramento Market in Setubal, Portugal
Brent visits the famous Livramento Market in Setubal and buys some of the most delicious fruit and veg, honey, pastries and sauces in all of Portugal! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99BuCZOIYfI 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 the…
Podcast: Naples pizza contest with Scott Weiner from Scott’s Pizza Tours [Ep 312]
Scott Weiner is the founder of Scott’s Pizza Tours and owner of the Guiness World Record largest pizza box collection. Scott recently returned from the birthplace of pizza, Naples, Italy, where he judged an international pizza contest. Scott tells Brent about the different pizzas he sampled, teaching baby to love pizza, and some recommendations for…
Aveiro’s Sweet Little Pastry
Ovos Moles may be tiny, but they’re delicious! And, they have a tie to Portuguese royalty. Ovos Moles origin story The sweet little treats called Ovos Moles were invented by the nuns of the Mosteiro de Jesus in Aveiro, a Dominican convent built in 1461 by Papal decree. The monastery is famous because this is…
Culinary Adventure: The best markets in Lisbon
Brent visits several incredible markets in Lisbon. From organic markets to covered food halls to Lisbon’s best wine & cheese shop it’s foodie heaven! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wa4yWKSwTPo 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 the short…
Podcast: Marrakech with Mohamed Benmokhtar of Moroccan Food Tour [Ep 311]
Mohamed is a photographer and foodie travel guide in Morocco. His company Moroccan Food Tour takes curious travelers to see and taste everything his country has to offer. Brent talks with Mohamed about the unique spices of Morocco and the many different markets of Marrakech. Plus, Mohamed’s favorite dishes to make at home, different kinds…
I’m outta here! Leaving the U.S. after the election (and why you’re probably not)
Brent talks about people threatening to leave the United States after the most recent election results and why most will never do it. He outlines some of the reasons people say they are leaving and how Portugal compares to the U.S. on those issues. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTsxor0BXCI About the Author Brent Petersen is the Editor-in-Chief of Destination…
Podcast: Bangkok, Thailand
Lucian Reed-Drake first visited Bangkok as a teenage backpacker. Today, he calls the bustling city his home. He tells Brent about co-founding his tour company A Chef’s Tour and the best things to eat and drink in Bangkok including mango sticky rice, miang kham, and khanom tuay. Plus, the story of a Portuguese woman who’s…
Mafra National Palace
The vast majority of visitors to Mafra come for one reason: The Mafra National Palace. And, for good reason. It’s spectacular! Mafra National Palace origin story The king of Portugal, João V, made a promise that if his wife produced an heir, he would build a magnificent convent. When Maria Bárbara (the future Queen of…
St. Martin’s Day in Portugal
In the U.S., November 11th is Veteran’s Day. But, in Portugal and much of Europe, it’s St. Martin’s Day. Serving roasted chestnuts and sweet potatoes at St. Martin fest in Setubal, Portugal (photo: Brent Petersen) November 11th is St. Martin’s Day, a feast day celebrated throughout Europe to commemorate Saint Martin of Tours, a Roman…
Life in Portugal: Immigrant vs Expat? Which one am I?
Brent visits one of his favorite cafes in Lisbon to talk about the difference between Immigrants and Expats. Which one is the correct descriptor? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMa7Axf8yXI&t=337s 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 the short story…
Podcast: Coffee from Colombia, Vietnam & Seattle
Brent explores some of the best coffee from around the world including Colombia and Vietnam. Plus, great coffee recommendations in the birthplace of Starbuck, Seattle, and 3rd wave shops in New York City. [Ep 309] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksZHvANLHdQ About the Author Brent Petersen is the Editor-in-Chief of Destination Eat Drink. He currently resides in Setubal, Portugal. Brent…
Podcast: Maria Lawton-The Azorean Green Bean in Lisbon
Maria is in Lisbon and meets Brent for an episode of the podcast. She tells Brent about her first trip to mainland Portugal, her love of the city of Guimarães, The Douro Valley, and a scary escape from the Portuguese wildfires. Maria also talks about her new cookbook and some of her family recipes. Plus,…