The Taste of Place podcast is where we share inspiring stories from chefs, artisans, and leaders in the culinary and travel industries. Join us as we meet and learn from these unique and fascinating characters in our field. Whether you are a seasoned professional, an entrepreneur thinking about getting into culinary tourism, or a consumer with an interest in our industry, our podcast series will inspire everyone. Hosted by the World Food Travel Association's Executive Director Erik Wolf.
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Welcome to Twigger Time, where we delve into the captivating world of special events—the wild, the wacky, and everything in between. I'm David Twigger, a 30-year veteran renowned for extravagant designs, award-winning creations, and pushing boundaries to uncover new possibilities for my clients, guests, and myself. Join us as we encounter dynamic thinkers, innovative experts, influential leaders, and disruptors not only from the special events industry but also from realms like food, fashion ...
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The Damn Fine Life Show With Rinku Madan is a distinct journey into the world of Global Luxury Hospitality by those who know it best. Every week Rinku Madan, also known for her insight in hospitality, travel, food and wine shares stories and speaks with decision-makers and stalwarts from the Industry. An indubitable show for those who love luxury, its business and hearing the stories behind them.
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PROUDLY SPONSORED BY GERLINDE MOSER OF RE/MAX. Being Green – Your window on the environment broadcast every Friday morning at 9.30. Glynis Crook will focus on key issues affecting our lifestyles, science and research outcomes, the quest for sustainable living and a healthier planet.
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Food Network competitor Pastry Chef Aaron Davis
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Food Network Halloween Baking Championship Pastry Chef Aaron Davis Joins us for a chat about what its like to compete on the show… his love of pastry and how at so young he has accomplished so much.Av David Twigger
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Being Green - 25 Oct 24 _ WWF report shows humans continue to push ecosystems to the brink of collapse
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The World Wide Fund for Nature’s (WWF’s) latest Living Planet Index shows that the average size of monitored wildlife populations has declined by 73 per cent in the 50 years from 1970 to 2020. A decline in wildlife populations is like an early warning system for the loss of healthy ecosystems. In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook spe…
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Being Green - 18 Oct 24 _ Poaching threatening Cape’s rare succulent species
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Cape Nature says the illegal trade in succulent plants is the most pervasive wildlife crime in the Western Cape, pushing many unique species to the brink of extinction. In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Leon Muller, a conservation manager for Cape Nature in the West Coast area, about the problem.…
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Being Green - 11 Oct 24 _ Endangered biodiversity on the Cape Flats
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In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to freelance botanist and fynbos specialist, Rupert Koopman, about the critically endangered Cape Flats Sand Fynbos and efforts to revive it.Av Glynis Crook
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Being Green - 04 Oct 24 _ Wine farm’s original pest controllers
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Vergenoegd Löw is one of the oldest farms in the Cape and makes award-winning wines, but it is also a beacon of sustainable agriculture and eco-friendly practices. And it just happens to have a very cute flock of ducks running about the vineyards. They act as chief “pest control officers”, making sure the farm is free of snails, slugs, and other da…
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One of the most energetically dressed people I know, Arizona Hip Historian Marshall Shore stops by and drops so many amazing pieces of Arizona, Phoenix, LGBT and MCM history pearls of wisdom. As a history buff I felt I knew some obscure items but Marshall will shock and surprise you with all of his history. You can find more information on Marshall…
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Being Green - 27 Sept 24 _ Conservationists outraged by planned Namibian cull
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Conservationists are questioning Namibia’s plan to cull over 700 wild animals, including hippos, impalas, wildebeest, zebras, and 83 elephants. The environment ministry says the plan is to distribute the meat to people struggling to feed their families amid one of the country’s worst droughts in recent history. But critics suggest the cull is large…
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Professional Speaker Meagan Johnson
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Bright, Funny, Delightfully Obnoxious Generational Humorist and professional speaker Meagan Johnson stops by to brighten our days and help us navigate the generational workplace. Meagan is nothing short of brilliant and this episode fills out time with witty but increadibly well through out guidance. You can find more information and booking inform…
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Being Green - 20 Sept 24 _ Climate change and seasonal allergies
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Spring officially arrives this weekend and for many, this time of the year means a reaction to the increased pollen in the air. Some bad news from researchers and doctors is that climate change is not only worsening the symptoms of seasonal allergies, but also making them last longer. In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to al…
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Ep. 72 . Audrey Kelly - Empower Others
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Links https://www.thepizzagarage.com/ https://www.instagram.com/audreyjanespizza/Av Audrey Kelly, Erik Wolf, World Food Travel Association
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David Twigger and the Twigger Time Podcast was invited to participate at the Epic Party Team Annal Open House Event, and it was Epic. We sat down with owners Nate and Brooke Jaehnig, Tamara Schroder and a bunch of their amazing clients. We talk new products, trends and all of that amazing customer service... Tune in to see who stopped by and keep t…
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Being Green - 13 Sept 24 _ EU climate agency warns 2024 could be hottest yet
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While we spent the past few months shivering in our boots here in Cape Town, the northern hemisphere was experiencing its hottest summer since records began, increasing the likelihood that 2024 will be the Earth’s warmest year yet. In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Prof Guy Midgley, Director of Stellenbosch University’s …
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Being Green - 06 Sept 24 _ Circular economy success story
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In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Tracey Gilmore, CEO of Taking Care of Business. This non-profit social enterprise runs three 2-year programmes training budding entrepreneurs to resell, repair, and remake retail waste items, most of which would otherwise have been sent to landfill. To find out more, or if you want to do…
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Being Green - 30 Aug 24 _ Arbor Week: Preserving Cape Town’s urban forests
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Sunday will see the start of the annual National Arbor Week, a time to celebrate trees. Over the seven-day period, people are encouraged to take part in "greening" events to make our communities healthier and more beautiful. In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Clare Burgess, chair of Treekeepers Cape Town, about preserving…
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David and Randy talk do’s and don’ts when going on a cruise, we talk about Randy’s latest wine cruise through Europe and more
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Being Green - 23 Aug 24 _ Survival of the Cape’s own leopard
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As the Cape Leopard Trust marks its 20th year of working to ensure the survival of this apex predator, Glynis Crook speaks to its CEO, Helen Turnbull, about these highly elusive and resilient animals that survive in the fynbos biome of the Cape Fold Mountains. Find out more at: www.capeleopard.org.za.…
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Ep 71. Joe Carlucci - Career. Culture. Lifestyle.
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Visit Valentina's Pizzeria Meet Joe on YouTube See Joe in action and his award-winning pizzas on Instagram. This episode sponsored by the World Food Travel Academy, training and certification for culinary tourism professionals.Av Joe Carlucci, Erik Wolf, World Food Travel Association
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Being Green - 16 Aug 24 _ Countries mark World Elephant Day
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Countries around the world marked World Elephant Day on Monday, which aims to bring attention to the plight of the animals in Africa and Asia. On both continents, they are facing increasing threats, including an escalation in poaching, habitat loss, and human-elephant conflict. The Worldwide Fund for Nature says there are only about 415,000 African…
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Its just family today, Randy and I discuss some of the most popular and hotest dishes in the Phoenix/Scottsdale area and where you can find them....
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Being Green - 09 Aug 24 _Marion Island: Escalation of house mice attacks on seabirds
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South Africa’s Marion Island is being overrun by more than a million house mice. And as the growing population runs out of their normal food, they’re increasingly turning to the island’s seabirds as an alternative source of nourishment. In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Dr Anton Wolfaardt of Mouse-Free Marion about its p…
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Ep 70. Allie Bahn - Communication is the Key
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www.missallergicreactor.com Allie's courses: https://allie-bahn-teaches.teachable.com/p/home https://www.instagram.com/miss_allergic_reactorAv Allie Bahn, Erik Wolf
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Pearl Elliott Joins us and talks all things Horseback riding and Windwalker Expeditions
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A horseback ride is one of the most enjoyable activities one could paricipate in. And one of the most unique expereinces you can have is with Windwalker Expeditions. Pearl Elliott is a long time friend and an industry gem. Join us today as we talk horseback riding, all the differences that you can come across and how being in a specific niche area …
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Being Green - 02 Aug 24 _First seal vaccinated for rabies in Cape Town
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Scientists and officials gathered in Cape Town last week to discuss what they know about the rabies outbreak in Cape Fur Seals and what to do about it. In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to one of the delegates, Dr Tess Gridley, co-director of Sea Search, which is a collective of marine mammal scientists, who told her that s…
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The ladies of M Culinary Concepts
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This episode will be one for the books… not only due to its quality of content, but due to the shear fun. We are honored to have the ladies of M Culinary Concepts, Ms. Deirdre Furlow and Ms. Emily Quail. Both powerhouses on their own but when combined with one of the most successful catering companies in the country. Listen in and hear these ladies…
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Being Green - 26 July 24 _WWF: The world records we don’t want to break
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As the Olympic Games get underway in Paris on 26 July, the Worldwide Fund for Nature has launched a video campaign urging people to focus on the world records we don’t want to break. In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to James Reeler, Senior Manager: Climate Action at the WWF South Africa about what it hopes to achieve with …
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Being Green - 19 July 24 _Heat-mapping study finds Cape Town has district temperature differences
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Trees and plants make life better in a city, including improving air quality, providing homes to birds and insects, and cooling our streets. A recent heat-mapping campaign as part of the World Bank’s City Resilience Programme and the National Treasury’s Cities Support Programme found large temperature differences in parts of the city with densely-p…
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Jeni Parker - Animal Lover and Assocation Exectuive that sits down with us and talks how her association helps animals
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Randy and I sit down with the amazing Jeni Parker and talk how animal lovers are making a difference in the animal supplement arena. Listen in to hear about pets, how supplements help and how national associations work, thrive and make a difference. You can reach out to Jeni with questions at: Jeni Parker | Senior Marketing Manager National Animal …
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Being Green - 12 July 24 _Aghmad Gamieldien, founder of Mzanzi Organics
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An urban greening trend that is gaining momentum around the world for its environmental benefits is something called a Miyawaki pocket forest. The concept was developed in the 1970s by Japanese botanist, Dr Akira Miyawaki. Now Aghmad Gamieldien, founder of Mzanzi Organics, has created five of them in Cape Town. He joins Glynis Crook on this week’s …
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Being Green - 05 July 24 _Prof Peter Ryan, emeritus professor at UCT’s FitzPatrick Institute of African Ornithology
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In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Prof Peter Ryan, emeritus professor at UCT’s FitzPatrick Institute of African Ornithology, who co-authored a study which found that colourful plastics degrade to form microplastics faster than those with plain colours.Av Glynis Crook
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Being Green - 28 June 24 _Keith Anderson, CEO of the e-Waste Association of South Africa (e-WASA)
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Electronic waste is the fastest-growing solid waste stream in the world. In 2022, a record 62 million tonnes were produced globally, up 82% from 2010. But less than one quarter of the year’s e-waste mass was documented as having been properly collected and recycled. In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Keith Anderson, CEO o…
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Celebrate Pride Month with Community Icon Mike Fornelli
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There isn't anyone I'd rather celebrate Pride Month with then Mike Fornelli. Community Icon, Mike has been a force in celebrating, supporting, growing and loving the LGBTQ Community in Arizona. – From Bar Owner, to Pageant Owner, to Phoenix Pride Executive Director Mike shares his Journey from Pennsylvania, to Phoenix and from community patron to c…
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Being Green - 21 June 24 _ WWF-SASSI: Giving consumers the chance to make informed choices
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In this week’s Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Pavs Pillay, behaviour change lead and WWF-SASSI manager, about the initiative’s new report, “The hidden costs of your seafood”, which focuses on the crucial role played by retailers and suppliers of seafood in ensuring responsible and sustainable fishing practices are implemented.…
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Being Green - 14 JUNE 24_Francesca Mahoney, founder of Wild Survivors Part 2 Interview
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In Being Green this week, Glynis Crook continues her discussion with Wild Survivors founder, Francesca Mahoney, about elephants in Tanzania, and how their fear of bees is being harnessed to protect farms and help communities along the animal’s migratory corridors. To find out more, go to: www.wildsurvivors.org…
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Being Green - 07 JUNE 24_Francesca Mahoney, founder of Wild Survivors Part 1 Interview
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In this week’s Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Francesca Mahoney, founder of Wild Survivors, an organisation that works to create a sustainable solution to the conflict between elephants and humans along the animal’s migratory corridors in northern Tanzania. To find out more, go to: www.wildsurvivors.org…
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Being Green - 31 May 24_Antarctic sea ice at record low
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A study published recently by the British Antarctic Survey raised concerns about the record low levels of sea ice around Antarctica. Scientists found that in 2023 – compared to an average winter – the maximum extent of the Antarctic Sea covered by ice, shrank by over two million square kilometres. It found that these historically low levels were a …
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Being Green - 24 May 24_Alexis Cronin, co-founder of Dunia
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Plastic waste is poorly managed along coastal zones in West Africa, and Tanzania is no exception. But as the public becomes more aware of the problem, there are an increasing number of initiatives to deal with the problem, and opportunities to recycle. In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Alexis Cronin, co-founder of Dunia,…
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An Intimate Talk With Tamara Schroeder Of Epic Party Rentals
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Today, I’m joined by Tamara Schroeder, Business Development Manager at Epic Party Rentals. Arizona’s most dynamic event rental house. Tamara shares what’s new and hot in event rentals, how she started in the business and some of the crazy stories on event set ups.
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Ep 69. Daniel Contreras - Making It My Own
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Dos Sucres Restaurant in Cuenca, EcuadorAv Daniel Contreras, World Food Travel Association, Erik Wolf
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Being Green - 17 May 24_Dr Christopher Jack, deputy director of UCT’s Climate System Analysis Group,
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The powerful El Nino weather phenomenon, a big contributor to last year’s record-breaking global temperatures, has faded. Its opposite, La Nina, is expected to emerge in the next few months. In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook asks Dr Christopher Jack, deputy director of UCT’s Climate System Analysis Group, what impact it is likely …
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Being Green - 10 May 24_Wood vinegar a natural plant growth booster and pesticide
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Wood vinegar, a by-product of charcoal production, has been used in agriculture for over two thousand years, both as a growth booster for plants and a natural pesticide. In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Ralf Dedig, the owner of Namibian company, Makarra Wood Vinegar, about the benefits of the product.…
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Being Green - 03 May 24_Bamboo toilet paper a greener option
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Bamboo is the fastest-growing plant on earth, and products made from this grass are highly eco-friendly. Among its many benefits to the environment is the fact that it absorbs twice as much carbon dioxide as trees and generates an impressive amount of oxygen. Glynis Crook caught up with Go Bamboo, a company that imports bamboo toilet paper, kitchen…
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Being Green - 26 April _ BirdLife South Africa and Sanccob take environment minister to court
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Two bird conservation organisations, BirdLife South Africa and Sanccob, are taking the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment to court over what they see as a flawed plan to protect the endangered African Penguin. In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook asks Sanccob’s head of conservation, Nicky Stander, what motivated the…
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Being Green - 19 April 24_Nileta Knoetzen, co-founder of Malmesbury-based company
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In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Nileta Knoetzen, co-founder of Malmesbury-based company, Growing Paper, which not only hand-manufactures paper from paper waste, but also infuses it with seeds so you can “plant” it after use.Av Glynis Crook
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Being Green - 12 April 24_World Travel Market Africa
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In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to World Travel Market Africa sales manager, Penny Fraser, and marketing manager, Olivia Gradridge, about how seriously the tourism industry is taking the negative impact it makes on the environment.Av Glynis Crook
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Marshmallow her? I dont even know her
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On this episode we talk sweets! Tricia Arce of The Toasted Mallow Arizona’s famous gourmet marshmallow and confections bakery. Tricia shares her story on how she got into this unique but so sweet life. Growing from just a neighborhood stop to a nationally known provided of these amazing sweets! Tricia Arce had a vision to redefine a classic treat t…
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Being Green - 05 April 24_Heather Wares of the Two Oceans Aquarium
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In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Heather Wares of the Two Oceans Aquarium about the incredible work done by its foundation in the field of ocean research and conservation and the beach clean-up it is holding at Surfers’ Corner, Muizenburg, on Saturday morning. Time: 9h-12h. Bring along gloves and a bucket to collect the…
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Being Green - 29 Mar 24_, Anthony Gird Honest Chocolate co-owner
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In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Honest Chocolate co-owner, Anthony Gird, about their efforts to make their products sustainable and environmentally friendly and how climate change is impacting cocoa bean production. To find out more about their chocolate and workshops, visit their website: honestchocolate.co.za…
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Being Green - 22 Mar 24_Zoe Gauld-Angelucci from Greenpops
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In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Greenpop’s Zoe Gauld-Angelucci about the organisation’s incredible urban greening and forest restoration projects and the Reforest Fest is it holding in the Overberg on the Easter weekend.Av Glynis Crook
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Being Green - 15 Mar 24_Victor Sterling, co-owner of Delheim Wine Estate
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In Being Green this week, Glynis Crook speaks to Victor Sterling, co-owner of Delheim Wine Estate, about the importance of soil quality and the farm’s practice of planting cover crops between the vine rows.Av Glynis Crook
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Being Green - 08 Mar 24_Reminder to not waste water as dam levels drop below two-thirds
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Reminder to not waste water as dam levels drop below two-thirds About a week ago, the Western Cape Department of Water and Sanitation reminded residents of the need to be cautious about the amount of water they use. This as dam levels in the region collectively stood at 65.8 per cent. In Being Green this week, Glynis Crook speaks to climate scienti…
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