What started out as a movement to promote reducing the consumption of alcohol (while still having something special to drink) has become a way of life. No longer just relegated to "Dry January," alcohol-free drinks are big business and can be found on restaurant menus and on beverage shelves everywhere.

In this episode of the Real Food Traveler Podcast, we meet the couple behind Madame Mocktail, makers of bottled mocktails that can be enjoyed on their own, or as the foundation of other drinks. Get to know co-owners, Alena Brook Mahoney and James Mahoney and hear the powerful story of what's behind their business, what's so unique about the Madame Mocktails and what the future holds for them, as they take their place in the mocktail market.

Twice a year, wine (and food) lovers get the opportunity to visit a great mountain town destination and experience wine from around the country and local cuisine. The Park City Wine Festival is back with its Spring Edition, April 9-11, 2026.

You may have listened to our episode about the Fall Edition last October. But there's plenty that's new and exciting (including our exclusive discount on all tickets!) to learn about this springtime event in Park City, Utah.

Enjoy learning about the Park City Wine Festival: Spring Edition with its organizer and make plans to attend this year. You can learn more on our website, RealFoodTraveler.com.

One of our favorite guests is back on the Real Food Traveler Podcast. Travel writer Abbey Algiers is our resident expert on Spain and has shared her knowledge and experiences in previous episodes. But this time, she's telling us about two weeks she and her husband spent in Spain's neighbor, Portugal.

Abbey shares great tips for different styles of hotels, the authentic and local food and drink not to miss plus things to do - including golf, one of her favorites.

Enjoy listening to the episode and also check out our accompanying article (with photos and live links to some of the places Abbey talks about) on RealFoodTraveler.com.