Discovering Portugal Through Food: Jamie Kristian’s Global Food Quest

The creator of Global Food Quest, joins Podcast Portugal to discuss Portugal’s rich food culture, traditional fishing communities, regional wines, local festivals and why the country remains one of Europe’s most underrated culinary destinations. Discover how food connects people, cultures and communities. Originally from the UK and having lived around the world, Jamie shares how a lifelong passion for gastronomy evolved into a global storytelling project. Now based in Portugal, he explains why the country has become the foundation of his work and why Portuguese cuisine deserves far greater international recognition. The conversation explores traditional fishing communities in Costa da Caparica, regional festivals, Alentejo wine culture, ancient Talha winemaking traditions, Portugal’s remarkable diversity of local foods and the powerful role food plays in bringing people together. Justin and Jamie also discuss travel, wellbeing, community, outdoor living and why Portugal continues to attract people seeking a richer quality of life. @globalfoodquest @globalfoodquest.tv