ExtraVirgin Food and Travel
by Natascha Mirosch
ExtraVirgin is a podcast for gourmands who love to travel and travellers who love good food. Join your host, food and travel journalist Natascha Mirosch, who has eaten her way around more than 60 countries, as she meets the passionate people who make wandering the world so rewarding and so very delicious. nataschamirosch.substack.com
Episodes
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How I Rediscovered My Travel Mojo in Italy & France
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Postcard from Brisbane, Australia
On this episode of ExtraVirgin Food and Travel, our postcard comes from sunny Brisbane. Australia's third largest city has been the home of freelance writer Jennifer Johnston for most of her life. Jen shares with us her favourite walks and cycling routes, its galleries, book stores, the best…
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Want to buy a property in France? Here's what you need to know.
Have you every dreamed about owning a gorgeous country cottage, historic chateau or sophisticated city pad in France? Suzanna Clarke, a New Zealander formerly based in Australia, has made her home in Fez in Morocco, splitting her time between there and France since 2007 when she bought her first...
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Postcard from the Gold Coast, Australia
This episode of ExtraVirgin Postcard wings its way to you from the beautiful tourist hotspot of the Gold Coast, on Australia's east coast. Our guest, Karen Inglis runs food tours from her home suburb of Burleigh, so she's perfectly placed to give us all the intel on the best places to eat and...
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How to Shop, Cook, Swap, Save and Eat for a Happy Planet
What are the best foods to put in your shopping basket for your health and for the planet? Is it necessary to cut out meat or go organic? In this episode of ExtraVirgin Food & Travel, Natascha Mirosch asks those questions and more, of bestselling author and 'ultimate gentle activist' Alexx…
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Postcard from Noosa, Australia
It's one of Australia's most loved holiday destinations - for good reason. Noosa in Queensland, Australia, is home to some of the country's most unspoiled coastal landscapes, with forest-fringed beaches, tranquil rivers, and even one of only two everglade systems in the world. This postcard comes...
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So you want to be a food writer? Here's how.
Do you want to be a food writer? Do you think you have what it takes to have your food stories published in magazines or newspapers? Or, perhaps you’re an instagrammer or blogger keen to polish your food writing skills? In this episode of ExtraVirgin Food and Travel Podcast, Natascha Mirosch…
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Postcard from Dubrovnik, Croatia
This episode of ExtraVirgin Food & Travel Postcards comes from Dubrovnik in Croatia. Working as a tour guide, location scout and photographer, our guest, Ivan Vukovic couldn't be better placed to share the insider secrets of this beautiful medieval walled city on the Adriatic. Ivan tells us about...
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Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Running an Airbnb
Most of us have stayed in an airbnb once in our lives, but have you ever thought about what it would be like to run one yourself? In this episode of ExtraVirgin Food & Travel Podcast, Natascha Mirosch talks with Lucy Cousins, owner of the gorgeous "The Artist's Cottage," in Blackheath in the Blue...
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Postcard from Reykjavik, Iceland
Brooklyn-born Jewells Chambers, the creator and host of the award-winning All Things Iceland podcast and YouTube channel met her husband Gunnar when she was in college, more than a decade ago. In 2016, she moved to be with him in his home city of Reykjavik in Iceland. In this ExtraVirgin…
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How to be a better home cook
Do know what a food stylist is and what they actually do? Are you a good cook or is the kitchen a place of trepidation and anxiety? In this epsiode of ExtraVirgin Food & Travel, Natascha Mirosch talks with Lucy Tweed, author of cookbook Every Night of the Week and a professional food stylist who...
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Postcard from Rome, Italy
In this episode of ExtraVirgin Postcards, we visit The Eternal City - Rome. Our guide is Erica Firpo, an Italo-American travel and lifestyle journalist and editor, author and podcaster at 'Ciao Bella,' who has called Rome, "home" for the past 18 years. Erica shows us around 'her' Rome, pointing…
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Inside Japan
Konnichiwa! Whether you love Japan or are planning your first visit, you need to listen to this episode! We have not one, but two guests, both of whom have lived in Japan. Amanda Kendle, travel writer, social media lecturer and podcaster at The Thoughtful Travel Podcast was an English teacher in...
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Postcard from Tokyo, Japan
Our guest on ExtraVirgin Postcards this episode is Noriko Silvester, the owner of a design communication company in Toyko, Japan. Noriko lives in Komae, in the Western section of Tokyo metropolis. It is, she tells us, a very safe, green and peaceful part of Tokyo, famous for its movie studios and...
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BONUS EPISODE - How to Promote Your Hospitality Business
Hospitality has notoriously low profit margins, so it can be hard to justify spending money (and time) promoting your business. But in this ultra-competitive age, it's a necessity in order to stay in the public eye. In this special bonus episode of ExtraVirgin Food & Travel Podcast, with Brooke...
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Postcard from Los Cabos, Mexico
Since the 1950s, Los Cabos, at the very southern tip of Mexico's Baja California Peninsula, (the original California) has attracted big names from Hollywood. Today, it welcomes everyone and in this episode, our ExtraVirgin Postcard guest and passionate local, Rodrigo Esponda, shares his tips on...
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Talking Dirty, with "Gourmet Farmer," Matthew Evans
In this episode of ExtraVirgin Food & Travel Podcast, Natascha Mirosch talks with Matthew Evans, a former chef and restaurant critic, turned farmer, restaurateur, author and host of Gourmet Farmer on SBS. An advocate for sustainable food and ethical production, who "wants everyone to eat well,"...
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Postcard from Perth, Western Australia
Fuel your wanderlust as we travel the globe, talking to ordinary people about why they love where they live, exploring beyond the guide books and tourist traps to discover local secrets. In this episode, we hear from Dianne Bortoletto in Perth, Western Australia, the world's most isolated capital...
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Southern Comfort. Tasmanian Whisky Takes on the World.
Tasmania's remote location, the unpolluted air, soft, pure water and the exceptional locally-grown barley are helping distilleries make their mark in the world whisky market. In this episode of ExtraVirgin Food & Travel, we talk to master distiller Bill McHenry of McHenry Distillery in southern...
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Postcard From Rugby, England
Fuel your wanderlust as we travel the globe, talking to ordinary people about why they love where they live. We explore beyond the guide books and tourist traps and discover local secrets. In this episode, we hear from John Hunter in Rugby, England - the town where the famous game was created.…
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One Woman’s Wild at Heart Journey through the Australian Bush
Meet the adventurous and brave Alienor le Gouvello who challenged herself to walk Australia’s 5300km National Trail. Ask Alienor and she says her journey wasn’t a solo one - she was part of a team that included her three tamed brumbies and her faithful dog Fox. Alienor’s journey started in...
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Postcard from: Norfolk Island
This episode of ExtraVirgin "Postcards" comes from a tiny and remote island in the Pacific Ocean, over 1400 km from mainland Australia. At just 35km square, Norfolk Island is home to around 1750 inhabitants, many of whom are the direct descendants of the Bounty mutineers. Islander Sharyn Quintal...
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An Italian Cook in Rural Victoria - Exploring Australia's Food Bowl With Stefano de Pieri
Italian-born cook and restaurateur Stefano de Pieri discusses authentic Italian food and why such a small country as Italy has such a diverse food culture - expect everything from food for feasts to the genius food of the "cucina povera" or poor kitchen. Stefano, who has run a successful eatery…
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Postcard from Hobart, Tasmania
In this episode of ExtraVirgin Postcards, where we travel the globe talking to ordinary people about why they love where they live, we hear from Tim Cox, in Hobart, Tasmania. A local, off-and-on for the past 30 years, Tim talks about Hobart's vibrant arts scene, dismisses a few preconceptions…
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Feasting Wild- In Search of the Last Untamed Food
In this episode of ExtraVirgin Food & Travel Podcast, we discuss the fascinating subject of 'wild' foods. Our guest, Gina Rae La Cerva is an award-winning writer, author of ”Feasting Wild In Search of the Last Untamed Food,” a geographer, and environmental anthropologist originally from Santa Fe,...
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Postcard From Dubai, UAE
Fuel your wanderlust as we travel the globe, talking to ordinary people about why they love where they live. We explore beyond the guide books and tourist traps and discover local secrets. In this episode, we hear from Dubai where Farida Ahmed grew up and now runs a food tour business. Farida’s...
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The Best of New Zealand
Whether you’re headed to New Zealand imminently, or are dreaming of a future visit, you’ll want to listen to this ExtraVirgin Food & Travel episode. We were lucky enough to have the extremely knowledgeable Stephanie Holmes on the podcast for this episode on New Zealand. A British-born, now…
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Postcard From Madrid, Spain
Come on an adventure and fuel your wanderlust as we travel the globe, talking to ordinary people about why they love where they live. We explore beyond the guide books and tourist traps and discover local secrets. This week’s postcard is from Madrid, Spain where Australian-born writer Juan-Carlo...
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Have bike will travel
Award winning Travel writer Tracey Croke is a fan of 'roughty-toughty' travel - adventurous, off-the-beaten track journeys preferably on two wheels. In this epsiode of ExtraVirgin Food and Travel Podcast we talk to Tracey about how her love of bike travel developed and her international…
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Postcard From Invercargill, NZ
Come on an adventure and fuel your wanderlust as we travel the globe, talking to ordinary people about why they love where they live. We explore beyond the guide books and tourist traps to discover local secrets. This week’s postcard is from Invercargill, New Zealand’s southern-most city. Linc...
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Choosing and Cooking Sustainable Seafood
Do you want to know more about the complex topic of sustainable seafood? What about how to choose fish at the shops? Should you only buy local? Fresh or frozen? Our guest, seafood advocate and purveyor John Susman (@fishheads), answers all these questions and more, and shares his top tips for...
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Postcard from: Puglia, Italy
Have you ever wondered where Italians go to holiday in their own country? The answer is Puglia, an unspoiled southern region of Italy at the 'heel' of Italy's boot. With the Adriatic on one side and the Ionian sea on the other, it has miles of ruggedly beautiful beaches, while the interior has…
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Love in the Time of Covid
We chat with Australian Monique Ceccato who followed her heart to the other side of the world - in the midst of the global Covid-19 pandemic. We hear how she met her love, how she got permission to travel despite lockdowns, and all the incredible bucket list experiences she's had along the way....
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Postcard From Richmond, Virginia
Come on an adventure and fuel your wanderlust as we travel the globe, talking to ordinary people about why they love where they live. We explore beyond the guide books and tourist traps and discover local secrets. In this episode, we hear from Meghan Gearino who lives in Richmond, the capital of...
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Sumac- Recipes and Stories from Syria
Anas Atassi, author of: "Sumac - Recipes and Stories from Syria," was born in Homs in Syria and split his time growing up between Saudi Arabia, where his father was based for work, and long summer holidays with extended family in Syria. Now based in Amsterdam, Anas stays connected to his former...
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Postcard From: Manizales, Colombia
Come on an adventure and fuel your wanderlust as we travel the globe, talking to ordinary people about why they love where they live. We explore beyond the guide books and tourist traps and discover local secrets. In this episode, our postcard is from Samuel Meiji who lives in beautiful…
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The Food and Culture of Bali with Janet DeNeefe
Learn about the customs, food and people of Bali. Not just a party destination for Aussie tourists, we hear from Janet DeNeefe that Bali retains its unique and rich culture. Australian-born, Janet first visited Bali more than 30 years ago, falling in love with the island and then a Balinese man…
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Postcard From: Kuala Lumpur
Come on an adventure and fuel your wanderlust as we travel the globe, talking to ordinary people about why they love where they live - exploring beyond the guide books and tourist traps to discover local secrets. In this episode Kuala Lumpur local and (like most KL-ites) obsessed foodie, Karen Ho...
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Bringing Australian Bush Tucker to the World
Dale Chapman, chef and bush tucker advocate, is passionate about bringing Australia's indigenous foods into everyday cooking for both taste and well-being. Dale explains how these foods can play a role in good health. Keen cooks will appreciate her insights into the flavours and uses of bush…
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Postcard From Melbourne, Australia
Come on an adventure and fuel your wanderlust as we travel the globe, talking to ordinary people about why they love where they live. We explore beyond the guide books and tourist traps and discover local secrets. This episode, we hear from Cat Woods, a writer and yoga/pilates teacher in…
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Saké Masterclass
Saké, a fermented drink, has much more in common with beer than spirits. A simple mix of steamed rice, water and culture, saké has been made in Japan since around 710AD. In this episode of ExtraVirgin Food & Travel Podcast, we talk all things 'nihonshu' with saké educator Melissa Mills. We find…
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Postcard From Atlanta, Georgia
Come on an adventure and fuel your wanderlust as we travel the globe, talking to ordinary people about why they love where they live. We explore beyond the guide books and tourist traps and discover local secrets. In this episode, we meet Travis Curie of Atlanta, Georgia. Travis describes Georgia...
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Home Fermenting Demystified
We all know how good fermented foods are for our gut health, but many people don't realise how easy foods like sauerkraut and kombucha are to make at home. And, says The Fermentary's Sharon Flynn, wild fermented foods have a far greater number of health-giving microbes compared to most…
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Postcard From Paris
Come on an adventure and fuel your wanderlust as we travel the globe, talking to ordinary people about why they love where they live. We explore beyond the guide books and tourist traps and discover local secrets. In this episode, we meet Fanny Gabas who calls Paris home. Fanny loves all of Paris...
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Life-Changing Travel Via Plant Medicine Retreats
Looking for life-changing travel? Guest Jonathan de Potter of Behold Retreats says high-end guided plant medicine journeys can safely accelerate personal growth and help you live life to your full potential, using such plants as Ayahuasca and Psilocybin (magic mushrooms). Jonathan, whose retreats...
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Quentin Long of "Australian Traveller" and "International Traveller" Magazines
Honeymooning with Merv Hughes. Getting stoned with Swiss conscripts. Skydiving into a hotel reception. All true tales from the well-stocked travel story arsenal of Quentin Long, co-founder of Australian Traveller and International Traveller magazines. In this episode of ExtraVirgin Food and…
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Alice Laing - Tasman Sea Salt
It was a visit to her husband's native Tasmania that inspired an unexpected change of career and country for Alice Laing. In 2013, she exchanged London for the east coast of Tasmania, swapping corporate sponsorship for salt making. Today, her 'office' has an enviable view of the sea and the…
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Has Whisk Will Travel: International Wedding Cake-Baker Gillian Bell
The Emotional Art of Cake Making Gillian Bell is a master baker whose extraordinary work is so renowned, people, including Hollywood Stars, fly her all over the world to bake their wedding cakes. Gillian Bell uses her trusty whisk to lovingly create unique cakes that are a reflection of the place...
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Stories and Recipes from an Afghan Kitchen
In this episode of ExtraVirgin Food and Travel Podcast, we talk with Durkhanai Ayubi, whose family owns Parwana restaurant in Adelaide, Australia. Durkhanai is also the author of "Parwana," a book that delves into the ancient and contemporary history of Afghanistan, its location as an important...
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A Lady Butcher with Hannah Miller
In this episode of ExtraVirgin Food and Travel Podcast, we talk to Hannah Miller, the "Lady Butcher" about her ethos of 'purposeful' meat eating, how her job has taken her from the Antarctic to Australia, why she's moved to New Zealand, and, most pressing of all, why her farmer's pigs have their...
About this show
ExtraVirgin is a podcast for gourmands who love to travel and travellers who love good food. Join your host, food and travel journalist Natascha Mirosch, who has eaten her way around more than 60 countries, as she meets the passionate people who make wandering the world so rewarding and so very delicious.
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