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Taste of Place

World Food Travel Association, Erik Wolf•podcast.worldfoodtravel.org
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The Taste of Place podcast is where we share inspiring stories from chefs, artisanal producers, and others who are working to preserve culinary culture and heritage. Join us as we meet and learn from these inspiring leaders in our field. Whether you are a seasoned professional, an entrepreneur, or a consumer with an interest in culinary culture and heritage, our podcast series will inspire everyone. Hosted by the World Food Travel Association's Executive Director Erik Wolf.
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Episodes

Ep 77. Sara England - Maple, Migration & Memory

Episode Chapters 00:00 Journey to Nova Scotia 02:21 Exploring Pier 21 and Its Significance 04:59 The Intersection of Food and Immigration 07:46 Exhibit Highlights: Eat, Make, Share 10:00 Cultural Significance of Canadian Cuisine 12:25 The Role of Indigenous Foods 14:48 Coffin Ships and Historical Context 17:32 The Evolution of Canadian Culinary Identity Visit Sara on LinkedIn here . Visit the Eat, Make, Share: A Taste of Immigration show in Halifax, Nova Scota in 2025. Learn more here ....

Jun 26, 2025•36 min•Ep. 77

Ep 76. Siham Lahmine - Morocco by Hand and Heart

Local Connection is Key : Siham emphasizes the importance of involving local people and communities in creating authentic travel experiences that reflect Morocco’s true culture. More than Sightseeing : Her tours focus on immersive, hands-on experiences—such as cooking classes, tea ceremonies, and visits with local producers—that tell the story of Morocco through food. Personal Passion : Siham’s love for storytelling, food, and people led her to leave a more traditional career path and start her ...

May 29, 2025•44 min•Ep. 76

Ep 75. Jamie Furniss - From Tunisia With Flavor

Some of the points we discussed include: Jamie’s personal journey from Canada to Tunisia via a love of Arabic culture and music. The challenge of low global awareness of Tunisian food compared to Moroccan or Lebanese cuisine. Tunisia’s historical focus on beach and desert tourism, with limited support for culinary tourism. Creative food experiences designed by Jamie’s company, including olive oil tastings and cooking with local chefs. Collaborating with artisans to turn traditional food producti...

May 06, 2025•45 min•Ep. 75

Ep 74. Christy Davis - Honor the Carrot

Highlights Arizona agriculture is a $31.9 billion industry. Yuma, Arizona is known as the lettuce capital of the U.S. Arizona produces high-quality durum wheat for pasta, which is exported to Italy, among other places. Agritopia Farms is a best practices model for urban agriculture. Education is key to connecting children with agriculture. Sustainability practices are essential for future farming. Food security is a critical issue in agriculture. Local farms can provide fresh produce to communit...

Mar 08, 2025•38 min•Ep. 74

Ep 71. Joe Carlucci - Career. Culture. Lifestyle.

Visit Valentina's Pizzeria Meet Joe on YouTube See Joe in action and his award-winning pizzas on Instagram. This episode sponsored by the World Food Travel Academy , training and certification for culinary tourism professionals.

Aug 19, 2024•31 min•Ep. 71

Ep 68. Fred Lizee - Tout Est Possible

See Fred's project on Instagram. Meet Fred on LinkedIn. Visit Fred's website (French only). Fred's project on LinkedIn (in English).

Feb 10, 2024•41 min•Ep. 68

Ep 65. Jonathan DeLise - Keep At It

Find Jonathan on LinkedIn . Visit Jonathan's professional journalist page on Muckrack . Explore Jonathan's YouTube channel .

Apr 20, 2023•36 min•Ep. 65

Ep 64. Jose Luis Santos - Work Builds Character

Find Jose Luis on LinkedIn here . Learn about Ecostars here . Learn about Ecofoodies here . Follow Ecostars on Instagram here . Also mentioned in the show: ISLAMIC ARTS BIENNALE 2023

Mar 20, 2023•37 min•Ep. 64

Ep 62. Selassie Atadika - Change: One Bite at a Time

Find Selassie on her website here . Anyone based in the USA or Canada who wishes to order a sampler of Selassie's chocolates, use code "WORLDFOODTRAVEL10" for a 10% discount. Or on LinkedIn here .

Jan 19, 2023•34 min•Ep. 62
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