Ashton Schottler is an American who created the popular YouTube Channel Type Ashton and moved to Germany for love. She tells Brent about her life in the Black Forest including her love of the local cycling culture. Ashton also talks about her favorite dishes including the famous Black Forest Cake, flammkuchen, and earning a hearty meal after a hike. Plus, a dive into “fake foods” like truffle oil, hatch chilis, and wasabi. [Ep 377]
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 collection “That Bird.” He’s also written dozens of foodie travel guides on Destination Eat Drink. Brent’s podcast, also called Destination Eat Drink, is available on all major podcasting platforms.
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