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This is going to be a real cracker of a show as I interview Raimund Prûm of the vineyard that goes by the same name. Situated on the Mosel River where the Riesling grape variety is king Raimund will share with us all that he knows about what it is like to run your own vineyard and then produce wines that are drank on all 7 continents. Also he will discuss why this part of the world produces such high quality Riesling and if we are lucky he will direct us to where we can find his wine the next time we are at the wine store. It is a show live from Germany so you do not want to miss this one!

Ron Kalenuik has done a lot in his life you could say. He has sold over 6 million cookbooks to start. He is host of a show called, Divine Cuisine which is broadcast on over 400 stations globally including 5 satellite networks! He has his own radio show too. Served celebrities from around the world. Ron is going to talk about his experiences and what should an aspiring cook focus on to be successful. Ron knows what he is talking about. This is a show in which the audience will definitely feel inspired after listening to it. Join me as we discuss what it takes to get your name out there! A show you do not want to miss!

This is a definite must listen to show if you want to know all things Honey. Angelo Prosperi-Porta has worked with honey bees and incorporated honey into many recipes. Some recipes such as, Mexican Hot Chocolate with Honey and Chipotle I can hardly wait to make during the long harsh Canadian winters! Also Angelo goes in great detail on the plight of the honey bee and what we can do to stop it's demise. How important honey bees are to maintain a clean environment, healthy soils and even pure drinking water will surprise you. A book filled with beautiful recipes and photos this hour long show will give you an appreciation of honey and the honey bee's importance to our lives. You will assuredly come away with an appreciation for the honey bee that you didn't think possible.

Paul Nursey is my guest who is going to give us all the information we need to know about the capital of Canada's westernmost province, Victoria. There is no person more qualified to do that than Paul Nursey the President and CEO of Tourism Victoria. Victoria is becoming more and more the go to destination when visiting Canada not only because of the mild year round weather and it's natural beauty, but for all the places to see and things to do. If you haven't yet planned your next vacation or booked your next conference get away incentive for your employees you will not want to miss this show. After listening to this show you may have decided that your next travel destination is this beautiful city right on the Pacific Ocean!

A lot of people just starting out in the Hospitality Industry are looking for an exciting career. Many want to know how one finds work on a cruise ship, what are the working conditions like, or how long are the contracts? What about the places you visit? Our guest, Andre Lessard, will quickly point out although these things are important it is the friends you meet and the experiences you share that makes working on a ship something you will never forget! Lessard will talk about how he started off as a waiter and then rose through the ranks to become Hotel Manager within a few years. Passionate about spreading the word of his experience you will not want to miss this episode. Lessard will give you the inside scoop on ship life. I should know I worked with him! Right after listening to this show you may want to email your resume to the next world cruise leaving port!

Nick Fosberg was once a struggling bar restaurant owner, paying bills out of his own pocket just to keep his doors open. After hitting massive frustration, Nick reached out to marketing books, courses, seminars, and then finally hired a marketing and business coach to help him figure out how to increase sales and profits. Within 8 months of working with his coach, Nick doubled his business by applying what he now calls his Loyal Regular Value Optimization Marketing Funnel or “LRVO”for short. After his success and having to look outside the industry for answers, he started Bar Restaurant Success and launched his first book titled “The Bar Restaurant Owner’s Guide To Doubling Your Profits & Loyal Regulars In Any Economy” so he could provide the answers owners are looking for - How to get new customers in the door without wasting marketing dollars! You will not want to miss this show if you want to increase your market share!

Jordan Cowe joins us to talk about his experiences and how one can quickly climb the ladder in the wine industry. There are so many wine courses out there what do we choose? Then it is just not the wine course itself but what other things should an aspiring sommelier do to gain the knowledge? Some the things he suggest sound quite simple but are nevertheless pertinent in reaching that higher ground. I think after you listen to this episode you will be running to the wine store to purchase a bottle to share with friends!

Currently working on his new book entitled,“Five Gallons of Beer that Changed the United States Forever”, Peter Lafrance knows a thing or two about beer. On this episode, Lafrance talks on how the home-brewers of the 70's caused the Micro-brewery industry and farm-to-table movement to start and flourish. The home-brewing fad that developed when young folks came back from Europe and were disappointed with the food and beer they found when they returned to the United States and Canada was fanned by the burst of communication developments including the world-wide-web and the personal computer. The social aspects and anti-mega corporation sentiment fueled by a sense of creativity then took home-brewing to the micro-brewing level. The development of local loyalties, a result of social and political events, increased the popularity of the craft beers and local foods. This developed into the farm-to-table movement. Learn all there is to know on the emergence of the microbrewery!

Adam Rozen knows a thing or two about matching food with beverages. How about matching flavored coated peanuts with different craft beers? With so many types of beers out in the market nowadays the old days of flavorless lagers and ales are a thing of the past. With that so is the salted chips and walnuts you get served at the bar. Adam knows that people want to have something great and tasty and not bland and dry to munch on while having their favorite beer. Nuts for Drinks is the first ever, premium baked and specially coated peanut snack that pairs perfectly with your favorite alcoholic beverages. Find out how he came with the idea and put it to good use. Judging by his success so far in pleasing people's palate, you will not want to miss this week's episode. It will whet your appetite and make you thirsty all at the same time!

On today's show I speak with Julie Miguel who competed on Masterchef Canada during it's first season. She has appeared on numerous television shows nationwide too. Her blog entitled www.dailytiramisu.com naturally named after her favourite dessert is a must view. Filled with recipes that are fun to make Julie believes that everyone should first enjoy their time in the kitchen and not think of it as a chore. Having fun cooking food is her motto! We talk about this and how she discovered her passion for cooking and of all things what made her compete in a nerve racking food competition like Masterchef Canada. Tune in to hear Julie's story!

On today's episode we have the opportunity to speak with Jeff Cioletti who knows a thing or two about beverages. He talks about his new book about to be released entitled, The Year of Drinking Adventurously. Not just a book about drink recipes but a book designed to get people to drink new cocktails. Get out of their comfort zone! Try new things! When he’s not writing about beverages, he’s making films about them. Jeff is the writer/producer/director of the feature film, “Beerituality,” a comedy set in the world of craft beer. The film is available for on-demand streaming and download at amazon.com. Jeff has been interviewed on beverage-related topics for CNN International, Fox Business News, CNBC, Beer Sessions Radio, Canada's ROB TV, NPR’s Marketplace, BBC World, BBC Radio, The Associated Press, The New York Post,Financial Times, WCBS-TV, Bloomberg BusinessWeek, Investors Business Daily, Advertising Age and several other media outlets. Definitely a show not to miss!

Scott and Shaaren share their story of how alcohol and drugs almost tore them apart in their best selling book entitled,Torn Together. What they have gone through is no stranger to the restaurant industry. Young people are becoming more and more intoxicated and high due to the easy accessibility of alcohol and drugs in the industry. Scott and Shaaren tell of their recovery and what they are doing about helping others who are in the process of going through the same thing as they did. Scott has since started a non-profit network for restaurant workers called, Restaurant Recovery. The mission of Restaurant Recovery is to provide comprehensive solutions to address addiction and its effects on restaurant employees, their families and the restaurant industry. Helping restaurant workers find and pay for drug and alcohol treatment, while helping loved ones get the assistance they need is what they do. Definitely an episode you will not want to miss!

This inaugural show introduces the host, Steven Nicolle, to listeners. Having worked in the hospitality industry for over 35 years Steven talks about why he chose to work in the industry. Whether it was working in another country or on a beautiful resort, Steven will touch base on just some of his many fun life experiences he has had over that time in the industry. Married nineteen years now with two boys, ages thirteen and eleven, Steven may even talk about how he met his wife while working on a cruise ship of all places! Most importantly of all Steven talks about why he believes this show in future weeks to come will be something you will not want to miss.