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.

There are so many reasons why going on a mid-week escape to Colorado's Monarch Casino Resort & Spa is a great idea. In addition to fewer people, there are money-saving deals available too. Listen to our Real Food Traveler Podcast episode with Executive Chef Alex Lopez who tells us about all that Monarch has to offer guests and why each one is better when you're there in the middle of the week instead of the weekend. Learn more on RealFoodTraveler.com.

Meet Susan and Rene Trevino, the owners of Enjoy Corpus Christi Tours, during this informative and fun conversation on the Real Food Traveler Podcast. We learn about how their business got started (it was a total switch from their previous careers), what they offer in terms of tours (new offerings are coming), and some great tips for what to see, do and eat in Corpus Christi, Texas (you don't want to miss this!).

Real Food Travelers, like me, will be surprised to know there's a pretty logical connection between the Denver Broncos football team, Nigeria, Colorado, agriculture, honey and whiskey. See how all of those things are combined in this sponsored Real Food Traveler Podcast conversation with Omar Lababidi, of Goldswarm Honey. And find out how you can partake of the honey and the whiskey! Learn more, see photos, and get live links on our site, RealFoodTraveler.com.

When we were in Scottsdale, Arizona, we kept seeing a striking building that turned out to be a museum perfect for people looking to immerse themselves in the American west. On this Real Food Traveler Podcast, we meet Andrew Patrick Nelson, PhD, the Chief Curator of Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West and find out all the reasons why no visit to the city is complete without some time viewing their exhibits.

Read our accompanying article on RealFoodTraveler.com for photos and live links.

In Northwestern Arkansas, in a place called "Rogers," is Ozark Beer Company, with a focus on enabling community-making brewed up with beer-making. Meet Marty Shutter from Ozark Beer and learn about the unique approach they have to their beer, cocktails and other drinks plus their efforts that go way beyond just something to drink.