Olive oil has been produced and consumed in Mediterranean countries and cultures for thousands of years, and is an essential part of the diet in that region that has become known as the ‘Mediterranean Diet’ touted for its health benefits. Yet it’s more than a...
In Search of Flavor, Episode 16: Meet the Chilean Dream Weaver, Catalina Marin of TREKO
Meet Catalina Marin, a Chilean-American who found her calling when she was unexpectedly transplanted from Santiago to Sonoma. Thousands of miles away from home, she saw the opportunity to leverage her marketing background, creative flair, and love for a remote...
In Search of Flavor, Episode 15: Talking Bean-to-Bar Chocolate with Mark Gerrits of Obolo Chocolate
In this episode, Mark Gerrits, founder and chocolatier of the award-winning bean-to-bar Obolo Chocolate based in Santiago, Chile, joins Liz to discuss cacao as an agricultural product and the artistic science of chocolate making. After years of working in...
In Search of Flavor, Episode 14: The Emergence of Uruguayan Wine with Juan Andrés Marichal of Marichal Wines
In this episode, Juan Andrés Marichal of Marichal Wines shares his family history of winemaking, the uniqueness of Uruguayan terroir, and the mighty versatile Uruguayan flagship grape Tannat. Juan Andrés has wine running in his blood as he was born and raised...
In Search of Flavor, Episode 13: The Fascinating World of Fungi with Guiliana Furci of Fundación Fungi
We’re so excited to welcome world-renowned, Chile-based fungi expert Giuliana Furci on the show! Giuliana joins Liz to talk about all things fungi. From the misrepresentation fungi has received throughout history, to its diverse uses and properties, Giuliana...
In Search of Flavor, Episode 12: From Wine Lover to Winemaker, with Michael Evans of The Vines of Mendoza
In 2005, after a vacation in Mendoza and falling in love with the place, Michael Evans returned to found The Vines of Mendoza. It all started with a dozen friends buying land in the Uco Valley to grow, and make, their own Malbec. While many regions in the world...
In Search of Flavor, Episode 11: Curiosity as a Compass, In Conversation with Peggy Markel
Happy New Year! As we wrap up 2020 and enter 2021, we continue with a special holiday episode that mixes up our podcast style. Today, we want to introduce you to a friend and colleague, Peggy Markel. Peggy is an avid traveler, cook, foodie, wine enthusiast,...
In Search of Flavor, Episode 09: On passion and the pursuit of luxury in the Amazon with Francesco Galli Zugaro
In this episode, Francesco Galli Zugaro, the founder of Aqua Expeditions joins us to share the story of how Aqua was born thirteen years ago in the Peruvian Amazon. His love of travel and adventure brought him to South America where the idea for Aqua was...
In Search of Flavor, Episode 08: On breaking the cheese ceiling in Chile with Camila Moreno
We are thrilled to welcome our friend Camila Moreno, a fermentation fanatic and cheese and charcuterie entrepreneur. Today, Camila joins Liz to dive into all things cheese and Camila’s innovative approach to cheesemaking in Chile. Having discovered her love for...
In Search of Flavor, Episode 07: On cooking with simplicity, joy, and feeling with Lucia Soria
In this episode, Lucia Soria, chef, restaurateur, author, and Uruguayan Masterchef judge, joins Liz to discuss her food and who she is as a cook. Lucia, born and raised in Argentina, launched her culinary career with chef Francis Mallmann, eventually landing in...
In Search of Flavor, Episode 06: On tuning into nature’s rhythm in travel with Stephanie Bonham-Carter
In this episode, Stephanie Bonham-Carter, one of the masterminds behind the Galapagos Safari Camp joins Liz to go behind the scenes about how their luxury tented camp was born after a nature-immersive holiday to the Galapagos. Stephanie & Michael took their...
In Search of Flavor, Episode 04: On the intersection of beauty, art, and hospitality with Carrie Vik
Today Carrie Vik joins us for a peek into her beautiful world of art and travel. Carrie is the founder and visionary, along with her husband Alex Vik, of Vik Retreats, a family of exquisite luxury, art-centric hotels in Uruguay, Chile, and Milan. Liz and Carrie...
In Search of Flavor, Episode 03: On the magic of Colombian design with Tomás Vera
Today we welcome Tomás Vera, founder and Creative Director of Verdi Design in Bogota, Colombia. Tomás founded his company after the untimely passing of his father, Carlos Vera Dieppa, a pioneer in woven rugs made with natural fibers. He landed back in South...
In Search of Flavor, Episode 02: On the culture of coffee with Jake Standerfer
On this episode, Jake Standerfer of Coffee Culture Coffee Roasters, a roaster and pioneer in specialty coffee in Santiago joins us to talk all things coffee. In the late aughts, Jake began roasting coffee in his bathroom, kicking off his largely self-taught,...
In Search of Flavor, Episode 01: On the ‘somewhereness’ of wine with Santiago Achaval
We are thrilled to welcome Santiago Achaval, an icon in Argentine wine who has been heralded as a “Master of Malbec” and considered one of South America’s most revered winemakers. Santiago joins Liz to discuss how the wine “virus” infected him with a passion...
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