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 (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…

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…

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…

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….

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…