We’re so excited about this episode, because we’re diving into the autumn vibes big time. Join us as we explore how cultures across the globe celebrate the Fall equinox! From ancient monuments to seasonal feasts, this episode uncovers the history, spirituality, folklore, delicious foods, and traditions tied to the changing of the seasons. In this […]

Drink, Food, Podcast, Travel

September 22, 2025

Fall Equinox Around the World: Exploring Ancient Sites, Food, and Folklore

Fall Equinox Around the World: Exploring Ancient Sites, Food, and Folklore on Taste Toast Travel

Tara is taking the lead on this episode of Taste Toast Travel as she chats with Isabelle Lesschaeve, a distinguished sensory scientist and wine expert. Isabelle shares her inspiring journey through sensory science to the wine and non-alcoholic beverage industries, drawing from her academic and professional experiences in the US and Canada. We dig into:🍷 […]

Drink, Food, Podcast

September 15, 2025

Unlocking Food & Wine Sensory Science with Isabelle Lesschaeve

Unlocking Food & Wine Sensory Science with Isabelle Lesschaeve on Taste Toast Travel Podcast

This week, we’re unpacking a handful of headlines in the food, drink, and travel industries, including Wine Enthusiast’s top Napa Valley wineries to visit (and adding our own insider picks you won’t want to miss!). We’ll also spill the tea on: đź§ł The dirtiest spots in hotel rooms, and even your suitcase🍺 Why so many […]

Drink, Food, Podcast, Travel

August 23, 2025

Top Napa Wineries, Irish Pub History + Travel’s Dirtiest Secrets

Top Napa Wineries, Irish Pub History + Travel's Dirtiest Secrets on Taste Toast Travel

In this flavorful episode of Taste Toast Travel, Tara sits down with acclaimed Bay Area chef and restaurateur Paul Iglesias, the creative force behind Oakland, California hotspots ParchĂ© and Jaji.  Known for weaving Colombian and Salvadorian heritage into every dish, Paul takes us on a journey from his roots in Washington, D.C., to the global […]

Drink, Food, Podcast, Travel

August 10, 2025

Culture, Cuisine, and the Intersection of Travel and Tradition with Chef Paul Iglesias

Culture, Cuisine, and the Intersection of Travel and Tradition with Chef Paul Iglesias on Taste Toast Travel Podcast

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