Bulgaria is a hidden gem in Eastern Europe. Courtney forages for mushrooms in the Rhodope Mountains, attends a festival celebrating the countries' exquisite rose oil, and compares traditional Bulgarian cuisine with the countries' emerging food scene.
Courtney meets a lemon farmer whose family has been growing on the rugged cliffs of the Amalfi Coast for generations, visits the three Michelin star restaurant La Caravella, and later harvests San Marzano tomatoes.
Urban farmer and chef Courtney Guerra explores the agriculture systems of different countries. Her mission is to inspire change in our food culture and educate people on not only the necessity, but the ease of a farm to table diet.
Our time in Turkey begins with exploring one of the world's best regions for cultivating tea. Then, we travel to Istanbul to enjoy the traditional meze food culture and lastly experience the phenomenon of WWOOFing (Willing Workers on Organic Farms).
Israel, a country that is a leader in agricultural technology. Courtney visits a unique rooftop farm in Tel Aviv, explores a research facility that cultivates crops in the Ramat Negev desert, and spotlights two agro-tech companies.
Courtney explores some of the richest food traditions. Starting in the north, we get a sneak peak into the Michelin star rated restaurant, Mugaritz. We learn about producing one leg of Iberico Jamôn and finally we visit a permaculture retreat center.
