This week, I’m bringing back a favorite episode — a rich and delicious conversation with Sahar about Persian food, culture, and what life in Iran is really like beyond what most people ever get to see.

We talk about everything from sour stews and rice bellies to tahdig, kebabs, Nowruz traditions, and Sahar’s experience growing up in Tehran. You’ll learn about the incredible diversity across Iran’s regions — and yes, we even touch on controversial dishes involving sheep’s heads and yogurt drinks.

Sahar is warm, hilarious, and generous in sharing what Persian food means to her — and I walked away hungry and more connected to a place I knew very little about.

Whether this is your first time hearing the episode or you're tuning in again, I hope it leaves you curious, comforted, and craving saffron rice.

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In this week’s solo shorty, we’re going global and nostalgic.

I’m ranking my favorite Italian cheeses, reminiscing on iconic snacks from the 1990s, and sharing a few surprising nuggets of food etiquette from around the world — including why you should never break your spaghetti in Italy, when it's okay to slurp your noodles, and how eating with a spoon can actually change your life.

It’s a little nerdy, a little nostalgic, and very, very food-loving.
🎧 Listen in — and don’t forget to head to YouTube or Spotify video to catch all the visuals!
💬 Got a cheese opinion, ’90s snack memory, or etiquette tip to share? Drop a comment or DM me on Instagram — I want to hear from you!

#ItalianCheese #90sSnacks #FoodEtiquette #FoodPodcast #TravelThroughFood #TastyTrailsTravelPod #Burrata #GlobalFoodCulture

🎥 Watch now to learn, laugh, and maybe get a little hungry.
👇 Tell me in the comments: What’s your favorite cheese? Which ’90s snack lives rent-free in your memory?

Ready for a light and fun episode all about food takes? In this solo shorty episode, I’m diving into some of my most opinionated lists — and I want to hear yours too!

We’re talking:
🥔 My favorite ways to eat potatoes (and the one potato dish I really can’t stand)
🍟 The ultimate french fry shape ranking (you might be surprised)
🍝 My top pasta shapes — and the one pasta I truly dislike
🥩 The meat dishes I still miss after 9 years of being vegetarian

This is a safe space for strong food opinions — whether you’re #TeamStinkyCheese, a spaghetti lover (or hater), or have hot takes on hash browns.

👉 Listen in and then head over to Instagram or Spotify comments and tell me YOUR food faves and controversial picks. Let’s nerd out on food together!

#FoodPodcast #PotatoLover #FrenchFriesRanking #PastaShapes #VegetarianPodcast #FoodOpinions #FunFoodEpisode #TastyTrailsTravelPod

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This week, we’re heading to Gothenburg, Sweden to sit down with Michelin-starred chef Håkan Thörnström — a culinary storyteller with decades of experience turning local, seasonal ingredients into unforgettable meals.

Håkan shares how growing up with a garden, a coastline full of seafood, and the scent of his grandmother’s baking shaped his lifelong relationship with food.

We talk about his passion for ingredient-driven cooking, why he prefers partnering with foragers and small producers over big suppliers, and what makes Nordic cuisine so distinct — clean flavors, seasonal simplicity, and deep respect for nature.

He walks us through iconic Swedish traditions like the smörgåsbord and Midsummer celebrations, tells us why Swedish pancakes are rarely found in restaurants, and shares a behind-the-scenes look at what it was like to cook for the Nobel Prize dinner — twice.

We even talk about coffee culture, cinnamon buns, and his unexpectedly strong opinions about licorice.

Whether you’re planning a trip to Sweden, love Nordic flavors, or just want to hear a down-to-earth chef talk about food as a way of life, this episode is packed with warmth, insight, and inspiration.

🎧 Full video also available on YouTube — just search Tasty Trails Travel and hit subscribe.

Connect with Håkan at his restaurants

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What if a meal could change how you see an entire continent?

In this episode, I sit down with Omar, a home cook from Zanzibar, Tanzania, now living in Buenos Aires, where he runs a beloved Swahili food experience from his home. His dishes — rich with coconut, cassava leaves, mango soup, and warm spices — blend East African, Arab, Indian, and colonial influences into something truly special.

We talk about:

• Why ugali is a cornerstone of East African cooking

• The bold, sour magic of green mango soup

• Cooking as cultural storytelling — and a bridge between worlds

• Street food, snacks, and childhood memories from Zanzibar

• How Omar uses his restaurant to challenge narrow narratives about Africa

Whether you’re curious about Tanzanian food, inspired by cultural fusion, or just love a good story shared over a soulful dish, this episode will warm your heart and wake up your appetite.

🎧 Listen now — and don’t forget, you can also watch the full episode on YouTube at Tasty Trails Travel Pod.
📍 Visiting Buenos Aires? Look up Omar’s pop-up experience: it’s more than a meal — it’s a conversation.

Connect with Omar

- Instagram: @Afrikasana_swahili

- Email: afrikasana@yahoo.com.ar

- Afrika Sana Restaurant

Love exploring the world through food? Let’s take your next trip to the next level!

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With 17,000 islands and hundreds of dialects, Indonesia is one of the most culturally rich — and culinarily overlooked — countries in the world.

In this episode, I’m joined by William Wongso: chef, baker, food ambassador, and the man who once taught Gordon Ramsay how to make rendang (yes, really). William has spent decades traveling across Indonesia and the globe to share the country’s extraordinary food traditions — from street food in Jakarta to stews simmered for hours in West Sumatra.

We talk about:

• The real story behind beef rendang and how it became a national dish

• Why Indonesian cuisine is still underrepresented internationally

• The importance of culinary storytelling and “gastro diplomacy”

• Cultural pride, food preservation, and teaching taste over recipes

• Travel tips you won’t find on Google — from spicy blood-mixed salads to street satay secrets

If you’ve ever fallen in love with a meal while traveling — or wondered why Indonesian food isn’t as globally known as Thai or Vietnamese cuisine — this episode will open your eyes and stir your appetite.

🎧 Listen now and don’t forget — you can also watch the full conversation on YouTube!
📲 Share with a foodie or traveler in your life who needs to hear this one.

Connect with William:

@williamwongso

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What does it take to navigate culinary school, sharp knives, hot pans — and the food industry — without sight?

In this powerful episode, I’m joined by chef and founder of The Blind Kitchen, Debra Erickson, who shares how vision loss shaped her journey into the kitchen and led her to create over 90 adaptive tools and strategies for blind and visually impaired cooks. We talk about inclusive design, the psychology of confidence in the kitchen, how tech is transforming accessibility, and the cultural misconceptions that still exist around blindness and ability.

Debra’s story is about more than food — it’s about reclaiming independence, joy, and identity through cooking. Whether you’re passionate about inclusive design, love hearing stories of innovation and resilience, or simply want to learn how to be a better ally in your own kitchen, this episode is for you.

✨ Don’t forget: If you know someone who could benefit from these tools or insights, please share this episode. You never know who might need it.

🎧 Learn more at theblindkitchen.com

Connect with Debra: info@theblindkitchen.com

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What happens when you blend Turkey’s rich, vibrant breakfast traditions with Argentina’s bold, expressive wines? You get a brunch worth talking about — and tasting!

In this shorty episode, I’m joined by Chef Nil and sommelier Eleonora to talk about our upcoming Turkish brunch event in Buenos Aires.

We chat about Turkish breakfast staples, the magic of meze, why Argentine wines are surprisingly perfect pairings, and the cultural similarities that make this collaboration so fun.

If you’re local, come join us on Saturday, May 17th at 12 PM at Pain y Vin — tickets available NOW - just click the link in the bio!

And even if you're not in town, this mini episode is a delicious peek into how food brings people (and cultures) together.

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Connect with Eleonora: @painetvin

Connect with Chef Nil: @nilhomecooking

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