Raquela Suchinsky, MS, RDN: Puglia 2016 Culinary Travel Testimonial

Passion for Puglia was the trip of a lifetime! As a dietitian, I felt the itinerary was the perfect integration of food science/nutritional concepts with the cultural background of Puglia. Tours of farms, estates and small towns in combination with exquisite farm to table dining experiences made for an unforgettable journey! After this experience, I have a deeper passion and appreciation for the local produce and cuisine of Puglia, as well a better understanding of the benefits of utilizing organic farming methods. By focusing on different aspects of the Mediterranean diet each day (grains, olive oil, fish, etc.), we were able to have in-depth and enjoyable learning experiences. A lecture by a local nutritionist on the Mediterranean diet tied together our whole trip beautifully. Layne and Robyn were excellent trip leaders along with our tour guide and local experts - would recommend this trip to all nutrition professionals. Thank you again for the experience! Please stay in touch!!