Aloha Istanbul! Culinary Adventures from Hawaii to Turkey

Aloha Istanbul! Culinary Adventures from Hawaii to Turkey

Author: Matthew Gray - 50TastesOfGray January 18, 2025 Duration: 1:00:05
My guest today is the Original Digital Nomad, Malia Yoshioka. Love Food? Love Hawaii? Get My Book https://HawaiiFoodTours.com/.   Malia is a renowned freelance food and travel writer originally from Hawaii, who has been based in exotic and delicious Istanbul, Turkey, for the past ten years. She's been slowly eating her way around the world, exploring diverse culinary landscapes and sharing her adventures through her blog, Shoyu Sugar. With a passion for discovering unique flavors and a knack for storytelling, Malia brings a wealth of food & travel experience and enthusiasm to our show. We're excited to hear about her culinary journey and the amazing tastes she's encountered along the way.​  #CulinaryJourney​ #GlobalFlavors Links: ​Visit Malia's site -->ShoyuSugar.com Malia’s Newsletter: Sign up here Instagram: @MaliaYoshioka Savor the Journey (FB Group): Join here Freebies & Offers: Explore here Google Map Magic eBook: $9 Istanbul Street Food Scavenger Hunt: Free 5-Day Email Course on Language Learning: Sign up here Episode Highlights: Malia’s transition from Hawaii to Istanbul and her experiences as a digital nomad. Culinary adventures and unique flavors she has discovered around the world. Insights into Malia's blog, Shoyu Sugar, and her approach to storytelling through food and travel. Discussion on the importance of exploring diverse culinary landscapes and how it enriches cultural understanding. Tune in to this flavorful episode and join us on a journey through Malia's fascinating culinary explorations! Thank you for listening to 50 Tastes of Gray. Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast and leave a review! Social Media & Contact: ​​Host: @50TastesOfGray Podcast Website: LoveLife.com Email: 50TastesOfGray@gmail.com ​Join the Facebook Group                                    ✅ Stay Connected With us: 50TastesOfGray@gmail.com 👉Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/50TastesOfGrayPodcast/ 👉LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-gray-hawaii 👉Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/50TastesOfGray/ 👉My Written Words: https://www.hawaiifoodtours.com/blog/ 👉Tongue-in-Cheek: http://www.archive.lovelife.com/matthew.html 👉My Book: Ultimate Eater's Guide: HawaiiFoodTours.com/ 👉FeedSpot's 70 Best Food Podcasts You Must Follow for 2024 - https://podcasts.feedspot.com/food_podcasts/ ✅ Recommended Playlists 👉Exploring India with Aayushi Singh: Food, Culture, and Social Media https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UTtKzBbEaE 👉Tasting History: Unveiling Culinary Tales with Max Miller https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUCvOa6cNxE&t=50s 👉My Lasagna Dinner With Jesus and Obama https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkwXzO1w9AI&t=4s\ 👉The King of Standup Comedy One-Liners (Brian Kiley) Strikes Again! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U640oVW_3S8                                       __________________________ ​A​sk not what you can do for your country; ask instead what's for lunch.  MUSIC CREDIT:  "Magic Escape Room" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Aloha from Hawaii! I’m Matthew Gray, a lifelong chef and radio guy, and this is 50 Tastes Of Gray. Think of this podcast as a long, comfortable table where smart conversation is always on the menu. Each episode is built around a generous helping of stories and laughter, served with genuine warmth, a sharp wit, and just a dash of mischief. I sit down with fascinating people from all corners of the creative world-chefs, artists, musicians, thinkers, and anyone with a compelling story about how they live. Naturally, we talk about flavor and food, but the discussion always expands to explore what truly feeds the soul: curiosity, creativity, and the messy, beautiful connections that define our relationships and culture. You'll hear unexpected insights that blend the arts, comedy, and observations on society, all flowing from relaxed, in-depth chats. This isn't a lecture or an interview checklist; it's the kind of talk that happens when interesting people are given the space to dig into what matters, finding the humor and humanity in everything from a perfect meal to a life-changing idea. Tune in for a podcast that feels like a great dinner party-nourishing, unpredictable, and deeply human.
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