The Gastronomad Podcast

Mike & Amira Elgan
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The podcast for everyone passionate about living intentionally and internationally in search of wonderful food, connection and culture. gastronomad.substack.com

Episodes

  1. 6d ago

    Our New England Grand Tour

    Join us as we share stories from a recent road trip through New England, including a wedding in a historic mansion, local food and drink, and reflections on travel and history. We explore the charm of New England towns, the significance of cultural traditions, and the joys of spontaneous adventures. Keywords New England, road trip, wedding, travel, history, local food, cultural traditions, spontaneous adventures Key Topics * New England road trip experiences * Wedding in a historic mansion on the Hudson River * Cultural traditions in wedding ceremonies * Travel reflections and local food experiences * Historical insights into Sicily and Greek influence in the region Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the New England Road Trip 02:07 Driving through Fall Colors and Small Town Charm 03:52 Wedding in a Mansion on the Hudson River 05:52 Celebrating with Friends and Family 08:12 Local Food and Drink Experiences 09:57 Reflections on Travel and History 12:11 The Sicilian Experience and Volcano Eruption 13:47 Historical Insights into Greek and Roman Influence 15:55 The Joy of Writing and Sharing Stories 17:54 Travel in the US versus International Travel 19:47 Cultural Observations and Personal Reflections 21:55 Future Travel Plans and Adventures This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit gastronomad.substack.com

    Our New England Grand Tour

  2. Sep 21

    Pizza, barbershops, and temples in Sicily

    Join us as we explore the rich history and culture of Ortigia, Sicily, including its ancient Greek ruins, unique barber shops, and local experiences. Discover how history, culture, and personal stories intertwine in this vibrant Italian town. Keywords Ortigia, Sicily, Greek ruins, barber shops, travel, history, culture, Mediterranean, Italian towns, ancient architecture Key Topics * History of Ortigia and its Greek ruins * The story of the Liberty barber shop and its history * Cultural layers in Sicilian architecture * Personal stories of local artisans and visitors * Experiencing local life and hidden gems in Ortigia Sound Bites * “Liberty in the name reflects Art Nouveau design” * “The Greek temple was built after a major victory over the Phoenicians” * “They built around the old structures, not on top of them” Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Ortigia and its historical significance 02:03 The unique barber shop with a history dating back to 1895 03:52 The story of the Liberty barber and its Art Nouveau style 07:00 Exploring the Temple of Apollo and ancient Greek architecture 09:54 The layered history of Sicilian sites and their cultural significance 11:51 Comparing Ortigia with other historic sites in Sicily and Spain 15:02 Local experiences, food, and the charm of small Sicilian towns 18:01 Upcoming plans and adventures in New England and beyond 20:01 Reflections on history, culture, and personal discoveries in Sicily This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit gastronomad.substack.com

    Pizza, barbershops, and temples in Sicily

  3. Sep 10

    Savoring Sicily at the Foot of Mount Etna

    JOIN US as we explore the rich volcanic soil of Mount Etna, its unique microclimates, and the resilient people behind Sicily’s extraordinary wines and cuisine. Discover how history, geology, and culture intertwine to create a truly one-of-a-kind experience. Keywords Sicily, Mount Etna, wine, microclimates, volcanic soil, Sicilian cuisine, resilience, organic farming, natural wines, terroir Key Topics * Mount Etna’s volcanic soil and its impact on wine * Microclimates within the Etna DOC and their influence on vineyards * History of phylloxera and native vines in Sicily * The resilience and culture of Sicilian farmers and winemakers * The diversity of Sicilian food and wine, shaped by history and geography Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the volcanic landscape of Mount Etna 00:07 The unique microclimates of the Etna wine region 00:10 History of phylloxera and native vines in Sicily 00:41 The influence of Mount Etna on local agriculture and cuisine 00:43 The resilience of Sicilian farmers and winemakers 00:44 Experiencing Sicilian food and natural wines 01:01 The cultural diversity within Sicily 01:28 The impact of climate change on Sicilian agriculture 01:35 The awe-inspiring power of Mount Etna 01:58 Personal reflections and the sense of belonging in Sicily Links The Gastronomad website The Gastronomad Experience Instagram Amira’s Instagram Amira’s ‘The Art of Serendipity’ Substack Mike’s ‘Machine Society’ Substack Mike’s Computerworld column Mike’s Instagram Mike’s ‘Superintelligent’ podcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit gastronomad.substack.com

    Savoring Sicily at the Foot of Mount Etna

  4. Sep 3

    From California to the Cotswolds

    We’re back in the UK and back in the Cotswolds recording from a pub this time in Marlborough. We chit chat about our glorious time spent catching up with family and friends in California, talk about this week’s adventures in England, and look ahead to the weeks in Sicily to come. Keywords Gastronomad, food, travel, UK, pub, the Cotswolds, California, wine, Sicily Links The Gastronomad website The Gastronomad Experience Instagram Amira’s Instagram Amira’s ‘The Art of Serendipity’ Substack Mike’s ‘Machine Society’ Substack Mike’s Computerworld column Mike’s Instagram Mike’s ‘Superintelligent’ podcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit gastronomad.substack.com

    From California to the Cotswolds

  5. Jul 11

    Trying haggis in a pub in Scotland

    In this thrilling episode, Mike and Amira eat their way through Scotland and, during this very podcast episode, try haggis, explore Scottish beer, and talk about their all-night World Cup experience in a local pub. Keywords Gastronomad, food, travel, UK, Scotland, Edinburgh, Skye, road trip, haggis, beer, pubs, Skye, pub Links The Gastronomad website The Gastronomad Experience Instagram Amira’s Instagram Amira’s ‘The Art of Serendipity’ Substack Mike’s ‘Machine Society’ Substack Mike’s Computerworld column Mike’s Instagram Mike’s ‘Superintelligent’ podcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit gastronomad.substack.com

    Trying haggis in a pub in Scotland

  6. Jul 7

    Back in England for a road trip to Scotland

    Mike and Amira are back in England prepping for an epic road trip to Scotland! Keywords Gastronomad, food, travel, UK, Somerset, Cotswolds, England, scones, pubs, pub Links Two Scots in a voice-activated elevator The Gastronomad website The Gastronomad Experience Instagram Amira’s Instagram Amira’s ‘The Art of Serendipity’ Substack Mike’s ‘Machine Society’ Substack Mike’s Computerworld column Mike’s Instagram Mike’s ‘Superintelligent’ podcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit gastronomad.substack.com

    Back in England for a road trip to Scotland

  7. Jun 20

    24 Hours in New York City

    Mike and Amira spend short but quality time eating and drinking their way through New York City. It’s loud, but that’s why the city never sleeps. Keywords Gastronomad, food, travel, NYC, New York City Links The Gastronomad website The Gastronomad Experience Instagram Amira’s Instagram Amira’s ‘The Art of Serendipity’ Substack Mike’s ‘Machine Society’ Substack Mike’s Computerworld column Mike’s Instagram Mike’s ‘Superintelligent’ podcast Disclosures We used a variety of AI chatbots via Kagi (our son works at Kagi) to 1) generate keywords from the transcript (most of which we used); 2) suggest topics to link to (some of which we used); and 3) write a first draft of the show summary paragraph (which we heavily edited). We recorded and edited the episode using Riverside and used Riverside’s “Magic Audio” (which boosts and normalizes the audio). This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit gastronomad.substack.com

    24 Hours in New York City

  8. May 16

    Podcasting from the Most Serene Republic of Venice

    Mike and Amira are in Venice, drinking prosecco and talking about important Venetian matters (like the price of pasta), and find themselves enjoying a sunset by a canal, joined by a very special guest. Keywords Gastronomad, food, travel, prosecco, Italy, Venice Links The Gastronomad website The Gastronomad Experience Instagram Amira’s Instagram Amira’s ‘The Art of Serendipity’ Substack Mike’s ‘Machine Society’ Substack Mike’s Computerworld column Mike’s Instagram Mike’s ‘Superintelligent’ podcast Disclosures We used a variety of AI chatbots via Kagi (our son works at Kagi) to 1) generate keywords from the transcript (most of which we used); 2) suggest topics to link to (some of which we used); and 3) write a first draft of the show summary paragraph (which we heavily edited). We recorded and edited the episode using Riverside and used Riverside’s “Magic Audio” (which boosts and normalizes the audio). This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit gastronomad.substack.com

    Podcasting from the Most Serene Republic of Venice

  9. May 12

    Dispatch From 'The Dirty Duck'

    Dispatch From 'The Dirty Duck' Episode #1 Mike and Amira revive their Gastronomad Podcast after a long hiatus from a centuries-old pub in Stratford-upon-Avon! Keywords Gastronomad, food, travel, pubs, UK Links The Gastronomad website The Gastronomad Experience Instagram Amira's Instagram Amira's 'The Art of Serendipity' Substack Mike's 'Machine Society' Substack Mike's Computerworld column Mike's Instagram Mike's 'Superintelligent' podcast Disclosures We used a variety of AI chatbots via Kagi (our son works at Kagi) to 1) generate keywords from the transcript (most of which we used); 2) suggest topics to link to (some of which we used); and 3) write a first draft of the show summary paragraph (which we heavily edited). We recorded and edited the episode using Riverside and used Riverside's "Magic Audio" (which boosts and normalizes the audio). This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit gastronomad.substack.com

    Dispatch From 'The Dirty Duck'
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About

The podcast for everyone passionate about living intentionally and internationally in search of wonderful food, connection and culture. gastronomad.substack.com

Information

  • Creator
    Mike & Amira Elgan
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Amira Elgan
  • Show Website
    The Gastronomad Podcast

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