After spending a wonderful evening at a whisky pairing dinner with Craig Engelhorn, co-founder and head distiller at Spirit Hound Distillers in Colorado, I knew he had to be a guest on, not only the Real Food Traveler Podcast but also on our sister podcast, the In Good Taste Denver Podcast. Learn about Craig's interesting path into making spirits and how visits to the source in Scotland made him look at distilling very differently.

See Craig in action and get links to his website (which includes where to find Spirit Hound where you are), and his social media platforms in this article on RealFoodTraveler.com.

Aussie Select produces premium deli products responsibly sourced from Australian lamb. The pre-cooked products, available throughout the United States, brings a convenient, creative and delicious protein option to diners. I grew up eating lamb so I was really curious to know what lamb deli products would be like. After having tried several, and hearing the story behind the business, I was excited to have Jaclyn Oyola, CEO of Aussie Select as my guest. Learn more and see some photos of the products on RealFoodTraveler.com.

What awaits travelers to Mississippi? We find out on the Real Food Traveler Podcast from my guest, food/travel/lifestyle/wellness writer, Abbey Algiers. She was recently on a golf-music-food tour that started in Biloxi, Mississippi and worked its way north. We learn about the food, drink, music and culture scene to prepare us to visit on our own. See some photos and get the links to everything Abbey talks about on our site, RealFoodTraveler.com.

Abbey Algiers is back for another Real Food Traveler Podcast episode about Spain. This time, it's Valencia where Abbey recently visited, coming back with a wealth of useful and delicious information to help us plan our visit there. She gives us the ins and outs of the foodie scene, including what time it's appropriate to eat Paella, unique places to get authentic cuisine and much more. You can see photos from Abbey's trip to Valencia on our accompanying article on RealFoodTraveler.com, including live links to some of the places she talks about.

Imagine the opulence of the Court of King Louis XIV, hosting lavish balls and welcoming dignitaries from around Europe to the Palace of Versailles, France. Among the delicacies that were served were Bissinger's chocolates. The family was granted the title of Confiseur Imperial (Confectioner of the Empire) by Louis. Those scratch-made, hand-crafted chocolate treats are still made today in St. Louis, Missouri. On this episode of the Real Food Traveler Podcast, we chat with Dan Abel, Jr., Chief Chocolate Officer at Bissinger's Handcrafted Chocolatier. We talk about what's so special about their chocolates that still create demand 350 years later and how they keep up with the times to ensure the family-run company's legacy. See some examples of Bissinger's chocolates and get live links to their site on RealFoodTraveler.com.

First, she was an actress in New York. Then she ran a car dealership. Then, she made ice cream for a living. Listen to how these seemingly unrelated careers blended together perfectly, much like the creative flavors of ice cream Erika Thomas makes. Her Colorado-based company, High Point Creamery, may have started as a favorite treat she made for her family at home but it now includes four scoop shops and distribution of pints of ice cream across the country. Meet the self-titled "Boss Lady" on this Real Food Traveler Podcast episode.

With a long, rich history, plentiful seafood and a supportive restaurant scene, it's easy to experience the culinary scene in Galveston, Texas. The city's Restaurant Weeks offers an annual opportunity to enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner menus at special price points that enable restaurant owners and chefs to show off the best of their best each year. Learn about what Restaurant Weeks are like in Galveston and what you can expect from the local food scene in this Real Food Traveler Podcast episode.

My guest for this episode is Abbey Algiers, a fellow travel journalist, whom I met in 2024 in Mallorca. Abbey has had a passion for Spain for years and years and has been fortunate enough to return many times. Hear Abbey tell about some of her local foodie experiences around Spain but, specifically, about the real experiences of dining - beyond just eating good food. You can see photos and get links to things Abbey talks about in our article on RealFoodTraveler.com.