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The Best Local Tasting Experiences Around The World
Intro Tasting ExperiencesThere’s nothing like heading to the source to find the absolute best versions of the world’s most famous and delicious foods. From tasting wine still made underground in Georgia, to heading out to sea to catch your own lobster, these are some of the most interesting tasting experiences around the globe.
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The Best Local Tasting Experiences Around The World.
CheddarCheddar Cheese in Cheddar, England – Cheese has been made in Cheddar since the 12th century, and is still aged in the local caves as it would have been hundreds of years ago – clearly there’s no better place to taste this classic favourite. Come see the cheese being produced, then taste its world-famous flavour. cheddargorgecheeseco.co.uk
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The Best Local Tasting Experiences Around The World.
Iberian HamIberian Ham in Andalusia, Spain – Head out to the Spanish countryside to experience the artisanal ham-curing process first hand. Taste paper-thin slices of this gourmet specialty made from the finest acorn-fed pigs and cured to perfection for up to 5 years. notjustatourist.com
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Czech beerCzech Beer in Prague, Czech Republic – Hang out in Prague, drinking beer in a microbrewery that’s been brewing up the sudsy stuff for more than 500 years! U Fleků Brewery, whose origins date back to 1499, still make their beers on site. See the brewing process, then taste the famous beer. ufleku.cz [Photo: Food Fun Travel]
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LobsterLobster in Maine, USA – Head out to sea aboard The Lucky Catch to see for yourself how this ocean delicacy is caught. Once you’ve learned about the different types of lobster, you have the chance purchase anything that’s caught and bring it back to the Portland Lobster Company on shore, who will cook you up a seafood feast. luckycatch.com
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The Best Local Tasting Experiences Around The World.
LimoncelloLimoncello in Sorrento, Italy – Sweet and refreshing limoncello lemon liqueur has been made on Italy’s Amalfi coast for over 100 years. If you’re in town, visit two local limoncello factories to discover the traditional process and learn how to make this moreish spirit for yourself. Then comes the best part: enjoying limoncello in a picturesque lemon garden. uniquecostiera.com
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The Best Local Tasting Experiences Around The World.
CreteFarm To Table Fare in Crete, Greece – Crete is a place where farm to table isn’t a fad: it’s been a way of life for centuries. Many countryside households grow their own olives to make oil, their own grapes for wine, all their own vegetables and even certain meats. Join an interactive experience where you can pick your own produce, then use homemade oil and cheeses to create a classic Cretan feast. rotontacafe.gr [Photo: Food Fun Travel]
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The Best Local Tasting Experiences Around The World.
TrufflesTruffles in Provence, France – Explore the forests of southern France in search of one of the world’s most luxurious ingredients, learning as well how to spot the difference between real French truffles and the inferior versions from elsewhere. After your truffle hunt, enjoy Champagne, truffle hors d’oeuvres, and tastings of olive and truffle oils. lespastras.com
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The Best Local Tasting Experiences Around The World.
WodkaVodka in St. Petersburg, Russia – The Russian Vodka Museum is the first museum in the world dedicated exclusively to the popular starchy liqueur. Discover the important role vodka has played in Russian history, then learn about production methods and, of course, taste a sample of 3 vodkas along with special “zakuski” vodka snacks. vodkamuseum.su
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The Best Local Tasting Experiences Around The World.
PeppersPeppers in Kampot, Cambodia – Walk through fields of all multi-coloured organic peppers, learning about the history of pepper production in Cambodia and how the zesty peppers are harvested. Finally, sample freshly made dishes such as “Long Pepper Chicken” and “Green Pepper Sausages”. kampotpepper.com [Photo: La Plantation]
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The Best Local Tasting Experiences Around The World.
Indian SpicesIndian Spices in Goa, India – Cardamom, nutmeg, cinnamon, turmeric, ginger, cloves, saffron… Goa is a wonderland of spices. Explore a local plantation before getting to taste the incredible variety of curries that such local spices create. Fun bonus: You’ll eat your lunch straight off a giant banana leaf. tropicalspiceplantation.com [Photo: Food Fun Travel]
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The Best Local Tasting Experiences Around The World.
Argan OilArgan Oil in Essaouira, Morocco – For unknown generations, local women have extracted the oil of the argan nut, which is tasty as well as useful in natural beauty treatments. In Berber tradition, the women were not allowed to work outside of the home, but the women’s cooperative Ajddigue, south of Essaouira, has changed that, helping over 100 women make and sell the famous local oil. ajddigue.com
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The Best Local Tasting Experiences Around The World.
Maple SyrupMaple Syrup in Vermont, USA – The Bragg Family has been producing pure Vermont maple syrup for 8 generations. Fans of the sticky stuff can visit the sugar house, surrounded by a forest where syrup is being collected in over 2,000 hanging buckets. Visitors can witness the syrup production involving wood-fired evaporation, and then indulge in a sugary treat. braggfarm.com
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The Best Local Tasting Experiences Around The World.
ScotchScotch Whisky in Glasgow, Scotland – Just a short train ride from Glasgow, visit the Auchentoshan distillery where traditional techniques are executed with a little modern flair. Experience their fascinating “triple distillation” process, then sip some liquid courage, and even have the option to fill your own bottle – direct from oak barrels – to take home as a souvenir. auchentoshan.com [Photo: Marc Sethi]
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The Best Local Tasting Experiences Around The World.
Clams & OystersClams & Oysters in Algarve, Portugal – Spend the day with a local clam picker as he takes his wooden fishing boat around the Ria Formosa natural park, a protected lagoon. Here you’ll learn the traditional ways of clam picking, then visit an oyster bank for oyster degustation and local sparkling wine. conradalgarve.com [Photo: Conrad Hotels]
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The Best Local Tasting Experiences Around The World.
TabascoTabasco Sauce in Louisiana, USA – Since 1868, Tabasco sauce has been spicing up Cajun food down South. Visit the Avery Island factory where it’s still made today, and then head to the “1868” cafe where you can treat your tastebuds to some truly authentic Cajun food – accompanied by that all important sauce! tabasco.com
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The Best Local Tasting Experiences Around The World.
Georgian WineTraditional Wine in Kvareli, Georgia – Did you know that the first evidence of wine production dates back over 8,000 years, and was found in the country of Georgia? Here, you can visit a massive, 7km underground tunnel where wine is still made in the traditional way – in giant clay pots called “qvevri” – then knock back some “amber wine” that is unique to the region. winery-khareba.com
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The Best Local Tasting Experiences Around The World.
SteakSteak in Buenos Aires, Argentina – Become a “gaucho” for a day on a working cattle ranch, or “estancia”, where you can ride horses and get the real Argentinian cowboy experience, followed by a traditional open barbecue. Expect huge man-size chunks of red meat – vegetarians need not apply. argen-travel.com
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The Best Local Tasting Experiences Around The World.
ChocolateBelgian Chocolate in Brussels, Belgium – Explore the history and flavour of the world’s most decadent chocolate with a walking tour, tasting and chocolate making class. Strict “chocolate laws” have existed since 1894 to ensure the quality standard of Belgian Chocolate to contain at least 35% pure cocoa. globalenterprises.be [Photo: Global Enterprises]
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