Taste of Place

Chapters00:38 – Childhood in Ivory Coast and street food memories03:14 – Turning passion into a chef’s career04:55 – Defining Afro-fusion cuisine06:55 – Life between Paris and London11:33 – MasterChef experience and lessons learned17:19 – Impact of the show on career and clients19:19 – Advice for young chefs: resilience, teamwork, and passion26:38 – Reflections on Gordon Ramsay’s style30:25 – Founding Douceurs d’Ivoire and catering work32:55 – Tea, koutoukou liqueur, and new product ventures36:55 – The origin of jollof rice debateYou can learn more about Paule on her Instagram page.

Episode Chapters00:00 Journey to Nova Scotia02:21 Exploring Pier 21 and Its Significance04:59 The Intersection of Food and Immigration07:46 Exhibit Highlights: Eat, Make, Share10:00 Cultural Significance of Canadian Cuisine12:25 The Role of Indigenous Foods14:48 Coffin Ships and Historical Context17:32 The Evolution of Canadian Culinary IdentityVisit Sara on LinkedIn here.Visit the Eat, Make, Share: A Taste of Immigration show in Halifax, Nova Scota in 2025. Learn more here.

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 own business centered around meaningful travel.Culinary as a Cultural Gateway: She believes Moroccan food is not just about flavors, but a lens into heritage, history, and identity.Supporting Local Artisans: Siham prioritizes working with small producers and artisans, ensuring her tours directly benefit the communities visited.Women in Tourism: As a female entrepreneur in Morocco’s tourism industry, Siham has faced and overcome challenges, and she actively supports empowering women through her work.Beyond Marrakech: While many tourists flock to Marrakech, Siham encourages exploration of lesser-known places like the Rif mountains, the Sahara, and Berber villages.Farm-to-Table Focus: Tours are intentionally curated to include farm visits, showcasing local ingredients and traditional preparation methods.Sustainable Storytelling: She believes that telling the stories of people, places, and products is crucial for preserving culinary heritage in the face of globalization.Experiences with Heart: What sets her company apart is the emotional connection travelers feel—they don’t just visit Morocco, they connect with it.You can learn more about Siham and her company here:Morocco Travel Organizer websiteInstagramLinkedIn

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 production into immersive travel experiences.The difficulty of marketing Tunisian cuisine in France, where it’s often seen as lowbrow or ordinary.Discussion on how fine dining (like Michelin starred restaurants) does not reflect true value in culinary culture and heritage.Reflections on tourism trends shifting toward authenticity, sustainability, and deeper cultural engagement.The historical layering of Tunisia’s cuisine - from Roman to Ottoman to African influences.You can learn more about Jamie and his company, and get in touch with him through these links:https://www.facebook.com/SawaTastehttps://www.instagram.com/sawatasteoftunisia/https://sawataste.com/eng/https://www.linkedin.com/company/sawa-taste-of-tunisia/

HighlightsArizona 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 communities.Community engagement is vital for urban agriculture.Growing herbs at home is a great way to start gardening.Chapters00:00 Understanding Arizona Agriculture10:01 The Story of Agritopia Farms20:10 Urban Agriculture and Community Engagement29:58 Sustainability and Future of AgricultureMeet ChristyLinkedIn profileAgritopia Farm website

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Visit Valentina's PizzeriaMeet Joe on YouTubeSee 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.

www.missallergicreactor.comAllie's courses: https://allie-bahn-teaches.teachable.com/p/homehttps://www.instagram.com/miss_allergic_reactor

Dos Sucres Restaurant in Cuenca, Ecuador

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

Find Rico on Instagram.Meet Rico on LinkedIn.Visit Rico's website.

Find Chef Darren on his website.Or on Instagram here.

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

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 

Find Tammara on her university web page here.Or on LinkedIn here.

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.

Find Jacquie on her website here.Or on LinkedIn here.

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Find Theo on his website here.Or on LinkedIn here.