About Anne Martin
Since the mid 1970s, producer/host, Anne Martin, has been bringing stories to life through the medium of television. She thrives on tracking down the unusual and her work has encompassed history, geology, heritage and a positive outlook on the world around us. Read more about Anne Martin.
Tag Archives: cuisine
Hotels with History: Germany – Hirschgasse, Heidelberg
In this, the first of ‘Hotels with History’, we feature the Hirschgasse located off the Philosopher’s Way in Heidelberg, Germany. It’s been an inn, … Continue reading
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Tagged cuisine, dueling, Europe, Germany, gourmet, Heidelberg, Hirschgasse hotel, Laura Ashley, Philosopher’s Way, university
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Germany: Pie in the Sky
Hate airline meals? Perhaps there’s a good reason. Airlines have to prepare thousands of meals well ahead of flight time, concern themselves for taste, … Continue reading
Mexico: Taste of Travel
Enchilada, quesadilla, taco – there’s a wide variety of Mexican specialties owing to the country’s multicultural heritage. Before travelling to the country, chef, Miguel … Continue reading
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Tagged Acapulco, avocado, beer, cheese, corn, cuisine, enchilada, market, Mexico, Oaxaca, quesadilla, spices, taco, tamale, tortillas, vegetables
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Greece – Taste of Travel
In Greece eating is a social occasion where philosophies on life are married with political discussions over glasses of wine and plates of mezzettas … Continue reading
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Tagged appetizers, cuisine, dolmades, feta, Greece, mezzettas, octopus, olives, wine
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Australia: Tasmania – The Taste of Travel
We discover the birthplace of the Granny Smith apple on the island of Tasmania off the south coast of Australia. Our tasting excursion includes … Continue reading
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Tagged agriculture, Australia, berries, blackberry, brewery, Cascade Brewery, cheese, colonial architecture, cuisine, cultures, Granny Smith, Himalayan wild berries, Hobart, lobster, macadamia nuts, Peter de Graves, Shiraz, strawberry, Striped Trumpeter, Tasmania, Tasmanian Tiger, wine, winery
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Spain: Taste of Travel
Queen Isabella is reputed to have started the tradition of Tapas in Spain. The late Luis Suarez introduced us to the regions of the … Continue reading
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Tagged chorizo, cuisine, paella, peppers, Queen Isabella, rice, saffron, sangria, shrimp, Spain, Tapas, Valencia
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Exploring Charlevoix – A World Biosphere Reserve
We drive from Baie-Saint-Paul to Tadoussac along the north shore of the St. Lawrence River and explore the Charlevoix region of Québec to experience … Continue reading
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Tagged artists, bear-watching, beluga whale, Canada, Charlevoix, cuisine, Hotel Tadoussac, Humberto Pinochet, La Malbaie, Manoir Richelieu, micro-brewery, Parc des Grands-Jardins, Port-au-Persil, pottery, Quebec, Saguenay River, St. Lawrence River, Tadoussac, whale-watching, World Biosphere Reserve
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Québec: Charlevoix – The Flavour Trail
We travel La Routes des Saveurs along the St. Lawrence River and visit the chefs and farmers who have found creative ways for locals … Continue reading
South Korea: Seoul – Ancient and modern.
The two faces of Seoul. We explore the capital of South Korea and discover its ancient roots while experiencing a modern metropolis pulsating with … Continue reading
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Tagged acupuncture, antique alley, art, Choson Dynasty, cuisine, culture, dance, entertainment, Geunjeongjeon Hall, Gyeongbokgung Palace, Han River, health, herbs, hospitality, Insadong market, Korea House, music, Nanta, night markets, oriental medicine, religion, royal court, Seoul, soccer stadium, soups, South Korea, souvenirs, sports, tea houses, technology, temples, tourism, tradition, traffic, Yin and Yang
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Mexico: Acapulco – An enduring hot spot
The natural beauty of Acapulco has always been a magnet for celebrities: today it’s an affordable destination that attracts tourists from all over the … Continue reading
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Tagged aboriginal, Acapulco, beach, cliff-divers, cuisine, disco, Elizabeth Taylor, Elvis Presley, Hotels, House of Masks, John Kennedy, La Quebrada, Mexico, surfing, Susanna Palazuelos, tamale pie, tourism
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