In My Kitchen

What if the most memorable part of visiting Peru isn’t Machu Picchu… ?

In this episode, I sit down with Ericka La Madrid, founder of Delectable Peru Food Tours, a proud Peruvian who grew up surrounded by big family tables, Andean flavours, and the kind of culinary traditions that carry stories across generations. Today, she helps travellers experience Peru through its kitchens, markets, and regional dishes.

Erica, is generously offering a 5% discount when you book a tour with her, just mention the podcast episode and that you are following and on Instagram

You’ll hear about:
🍽️ Why the family table is central to Peruvian culture and how memories and meals are inseparable
🌊 How Peru’s three regions: Coast, Andes, and Amazon shape its iconic dishes
🍋 The magic of ceviche (plus why it’s not as simple as it looks!)
🏡 What it’s really like to cook with locals in Lima, from tamale masters to home-kitchen chefs
✈️ Travel tips, cultural etiquette, and how to experience Peru safely and meaningfully
🥔 Fun fact: Peru has over 3,000 varieties of potatoes — and Erica tells us why it matters

This episode will inspire you to travel with curiosity, savour new experiences slowly, and embrace the stories behind every dish.

Listen on your favourite platform or at www.exploreinmykitchen.com

What if your morning cup of coffee carried a century-old story of family, community, and connection?

In this episode, I sit down with Cristina Dias, founder of Mogiana Coffee in Vancouver, Canada whose family has been farming coffee in Brazil since 1890. We talk about legacy, sustainability, and how a simple cup of coffee can hold the spirit of a place, from the red soil of Minas Gerais to a roastery in Burnaby.

You’ll hear about:

☕ How Mogiana Coffee bridges Brazil and Canada through mindful business
🌱 The social and environmental heartbeat of a family-run coffee farm
🔥 The ritual of “cafezinho” and why Brazilians never say no to a drop-in coffee
🇧🇷 Travel inspiration for exploring Brazil beyond Rio — from coastal towns to the coffee highlands

This episode will make you look at your morning brew a little differently; as an invitation to slow down, savour, and connect with the people and places behind every bean.

Have you ever been invited to “eat from your triangle”? 

In this episode I sit down with Moroccan culinary expert and guide Siham Lahmine to explore the real Morocco—the one you taste and sit inside. From family kitchens in Fez to late-night medina vibes during Ramadan, Siham shares how hospitality, daily rhythms, and regional dishes reveal the country’s open-minded surprises and deep food heritage.

You’ll hear about:
🏠 How Siham curates in-home culinary experiences with local women outside tourist areas.
☕ Everyday meal rhythms (including the beloved cascrot—“second breakfast”)
🔺Respectful visiting: modest dress tips, how to interact in souks, and “eat from your triangle” at shared plates
🌙 Ramadan travel rhythms (start early, pause late afternoon, then feel the city re-ignite at night)

I suggest you pair this episode with a comfy cushion, and a cup of mint tea.

Listen at exploreinmykitchen.com and check out Siham’s Chicken Tagine recipe. Or listen on your favourite platform.