04: How Tourism Can Connect You to Your Roots

Ever craved a bite of your great-grandmother's strudel while strolling through Prague? Or felt a pang of connection over fiery Cajun gumbo in Louisiana?

In this episode, we explore the surprising ways food and travel intertwine to illuminate your family's tapestry. We'll embark on culinary odysseys, from ethnic food tours bursting with ancestral flavors to regional feasts revealing the stories simmering beneath each simmering pot.

So, pack your taste buds, dust off your family tree, and join us as we embark on a delicious journey of self-discovery. Remember, sometimes the most profound conversations happen over a shared plate, and the most vibrant history books are written in the language of spices. Bon appétit, and bon voyage!

Resources

These are the links and websites mentioned in this episode:

• The Allen County Public Library 
• Delicious Denver Food Tours 
• Downtown Denver Food Tour 
• Biker Jim’s Gourmet Dogs (Denver, CO)
• Big Onion Walking Tours 
• Multi-Ethnic Eating Tour of the Lower East Side 
• Free Tours by Foot
• Badageoni Georgian Restaurant (Mt. Kisco, NY)
• Spirited LA 
• Grand Central Market 
• Chelsea Market 
• Penzeys Spices 
• Ashley’s Bookshop Storefront 
• Lisa’s Bookshop Storefront
• Lisa’s Family Heritage Resource Guide

See show notes for this episode at www.passingtheplate.org/04.

Thanks for tuning in to the Passing the Plate podcast! Ready to dig deeper into your kitchen adventures? Make sure to visit:

• Check out the Passing the Plate website.
• Check out our webinar and ebook on our Resource page.
• Ashley at Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen: Get inspired by delicious recipes and start cooking delicious food at home no matter your skill level.
• Lisa at Are You My Cousin?: Learn how to find your ancestors, grow your family tree and uncover fascinating family histories and stories that connect us through food.

Stay hungry for knowledge, keep the stories simmering, and join us again for our next delicious episode!