Join co-hosts Rebecca and Kelsey as they explore the world of specialty coffee with Mehmet Sogan from Coffee Origins Travel. Mehmet takes guests to 'origin,' or coffee farms, around the world. Learn how he builds relationships with his local collaborators and builds origin options.  

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Music in this episode featured musician Paul Tyan. Visit more of his work at www.paultyan.com.

S3Ep4: Mehmet Sogan from Coffee Origins Travel

This week co-hosts Rebecca and Kelsey talk with Anthony Morano and Leila Elamine from the Recipe Hunters. After working high-stress jobs, these two decided to follow their passion, traveling the world documenting recipes with heritage products through short videos and photography. 

Interested in learning more about culinary diplomacy? Check out our website www.culinarycitizen.com

Music in this episode featured musician Paul Tyan. Visit more of his work at www.paultyan.com.

S3Ep5: Documenting Food Heritage with the Recipe Hunters

Rebecca and Kelsey chat with Katerina Georgallas, founder and owner of Mastiha Artisan Greek Bakery (formerly Baklava Couture) in DC and the Farm-to-Table Heritage Tour. Leaving interior design for the kitchen, Katerina used pastry as a way to start discovering her Greek roots leading to the creation of her heritage tour.

S3E6: Heritage Tours with Katerina Georgallas

S3Ep7: Explore Marrakech with MarocMama, Amanda Mouttaki

This week co-hosts Rebecca and Kelsey talk with Yigal Schleifer, co-founder and editor-in-chief of Culinary Backstreets, an online publication that covers neighborhood food scenes and offers small group culinary tours in 14 cities around the world.

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Music in this episode featured musician Pul Tyan. Visit more of his work at www.paultyan.com.

S3Ep8: Culinary Backstreets with Yigal Schleifer

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