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08/16/25:  Elizabeth opens with major shifts in food safety regulations happening quietly behind the scenes, then dives into shocking stories of server revenge that make you think twice about mistreating restaurant staff. She exposes the hidden dangers of seed oils and reveals how restaurants are being used as secret testing grounds for corporate food experiments. In this week’s taste test, she compares coffee creamers to show which ones are clean and which hide chemical additives. On the travel side, Elizabeth explains how media hype manipulates the industry, shares airline debacles where passengers fought back through social media, and explores ghostly legends at Koreshan State Park. She counts down the top 10 kid-friendly historical sites, offers an RV tip on clearing fridge drain lines to prevent chaos, and takes listeners to Marfa, Texas, where mysterious desert lights and quirky art collide in a one-of-a-kind destination.


08/09/26:  Elizabeth opens with Food News on states tightening restrictions on SNAP purchases of junk food, followed by a fiery Server’s Revenge story about refrigeration failures leading to threats of retaliation. She counts down the Top 10 changes to RDA and food nutrition labels before revisiting her 2011 interview with Boulder Weekly’s Paul Danish and his pro-GMO stance, now viewed through today’s lens. In Weird Science, she examines claims that apple pectin may have protected Chernobyl centenarians from radiation effects. The Travel Hour begins with chikungunya travel alerts spreading worldwide, then shifts to airline debacles tied to Delta’s AI-based reservation system and the bias concerns it has sparked. Elizabeth digs into OBBB’s promise to overhaul America’s outdated air traffic control, exposing decades of Band-Aid fixes and grift that have wasted billions and endangered lives. She counts down once-in-a-lifetime bucket list classic hotels in the U.S. and Canada, then closes with Cruise News from Amsterdam, where environmental activists in kayaks blocked a Celebrity cruise ship — a protest that ironically targeted the very tourism fueling their local economy.


08/02/25:  Now, (after 65 years of allowing POISONOUS JUNK into the food supply) the FDA wants to define the the term “ultra processed food” — not to protect you, but we suspect to help Big Food slap a new label on the same old garbage. Elizabeth has that and all the latest food news, then you’ll hear a wild story about a customer who discovered a molar in his dinner. One way to save money is to purchase “store brands” but those generic products are often made by the same big food processors.  In her featured segment straight into the rising push to edit human DNA — Elizabeth explains that resistance is mandatory and you MUST push back hard against these companies that are pushing DNA editing, often without your consent.  On the travel side, air traffic control is falling apart and flight tech is glitching out hard. Elizabeth counts down 10 Native American spiritual sites with serious energy still pulsing through them. Then she exposes how every photo you take on your phone quietly tags your exact location and timeline — no warning, no opt-in. Then a look at Mexico, where tourists face cartel violence, and weather modification.  It’s done through the use of frequency manipulation and it’s hard to argues that it’s not affecting a country that’s spiraling out of control. Finally in her Destination Unknown segment, a trip to the mystery of Lake Ouachita in Arkansas.



07/26/25:  In her Food News, Elizabeth opens with a look at what might seem like a smart move—Trump nudging Coca-Cola to cut high-fructose corn syrup. But it’s got bigger implications! In Servers Revenge,  we go straight into the mess Congress created by screwing around with Trump’s “NO TAX ON TIPS” promise.  Restaurants are in chaos, and workers are getting the short end of it again. Then we count down the Top 10 U.S. cities with the cleanest drinking water—because maybe there are still a few places where you can trust what comes out of the tap.  In Travel News, Delta Airlines is using AI to jack up ticket prices while pretending it’s all about “efficiency.” Elizabeth also exposes a backdoor move in Congress to protect pesticide makers by letting them off the hook for harm. We’ve got a privacy alert about hearing aids connected to your phone—yes, they can record and transmit your conversations. Then it’s something a little different: the sky’s going to light up with meteor showers in July and August, and some say it marks the shift into the so-called Age of Aquarius. Finally, Elizabeth takes us to Santa Fe, New Mexico, for this week’s Destination Unknown—where food, art, and something deeper all come together.

07/12/25:  On this week’s Food Travel USA, Elizabeth calls out candy giant Mars for keeping toxic food dyes in M&Ms and exposes the “cage-free” egg label for what it really is. She shares how to order wine without looking like a rookie, and explains how Congress gutted Trump’s “No Tax on Tips” promise. You’ll get the Top 10 pasta-and-sauce combos, and learn how cruise ship casinos trick passengers into dumb mistakes. Plus: a new TSA change may let you keep your shoes on, and we revisit brutal fishing restrictions that shut down family businesses. The journey ends at Lake Apostle’s breezy water caves.


07/05/25:   This week on Food Travel USA, Elizabeth exposes deception, nostalgia, revenge, and breathtaking escapes. In the food hour, she unpacks the slow and toothless changes in food safety laws, where banned additives are replaced with loopholes and false labels. A restaurant manager is caught sleeping with employees in exchange for tips in a very troubling “Server’s Revenge,” and Elizabeth counts down 10 iconic ’90s foods making surprisingly healthy comebacks. But the most damning report of all? The corruption in America’s beef supply—where consumers are fed lies alongside lab-grown mystery meat. She closes the food hour with a fizzy, no-nonsense taste test of flavored beers.  In her travel news, another country that relies on tourism dollars is imposing tourist tax and sparking chaos. Elizabeth reveals the top 10 heritage spas in the U.S. for budget-friendly relaxation, tells the heartbreaking story of how the TSA took Petey (a stuffed animal belonging to an autistic child) and she investigates the tragic and preventable loss of life in Texas floods,  In her “Destination Unknown” segment, she takes us to the wild beauty of Wisconsin’s Apostle Islands.


06/28/25:  There’s a massive shift underway in the food industry as Big Food suddenly rushes to remove artificial dyes. In Servers Revenge, a visit from ICE reveals just how tense things have gotten in the restaurant world. Then, we take a mind-bending trip inside the Earth—literally—with a look at Cyrus Teed’s forgotten theory and the strange Florida commune that followed him. The taste test? A can of Vienna sausages… and some surprising feedback. In travel, the airline industry is cannibalizing itself while Amtrak quietly rolls out the next generation of cross country travel.  RVers battling the heat get smart tips on adding a second AC. We revisit the BP oil spill, digging into the toxins, coverups, and environmental wreckage still affecting the Gulf. Finally, Elizabeth heads to West Africa to explore the healing spas of Ghana—a “Destination Unknown” unlike any other.


06/23/2025:  Elizabeth reveals how Big Food is now quietly embracing MAHA—removing harmful additives to avoid a public reckoning. But RFK Jr.’s involvement is triggering political blowback. Then, it’s chaos on the patio in a new Server’s Revenge, followed by a brutal countdown of the Top 10 Biggest Food Label Lies. The truth about oats gets exposed, and it’s not as healthy as you’ve been told. In hour two, travel gets messy. Elizabeth warns of ride-share scams and July 4th delays, and recounts a dangerous 50A-to-30A RV mishap. Then it’s time to demand the destruction of Florida’s Rodman Dam, a concrete scar on the state’s natural springs. The show closes in the stunning depths of Carlsbad Caverns, where ancient rock tells stories bureaucrats never will.


06/14/2025:  Elizabeth uncovers what’s really happening behind the scenes in your food supply. In hour one, major corporations scramble to clean up toxic ingredients as consumers catch on, but the real story is in what they’re not saying. Servers dish on the latest diner disasters, and Elizabeth counts down the Top 10 most fake “foods” legally sold in America. Lab-grown meat and marketing hype get exposed in a searing breakdown, followed by a scathing look at how the SNAP program is being twisted by Big Food.  Based on our long camping trip and not being able to find organic baked beans, Elizabeth offers up 25 Zero Added Sugar Organic Baked Bean Recipes and tells how to get yours.  In hour two, the TSA is on a summer power trip—ramping up surveillance, expanding data collection, and setting off new privacy alarms. In her Top 10, Elizabeth takes us to the BEST places in America for genealogy study, and you’ll hear about how all forms of government and the private sector are using drones to spy on you. It’s a surveillance state on steroids. This week’s Destination Unknown takes us to funky, colorful Matlacha in coastal Southwest Florida.


06/10/25: Elizabeth uncovers what’s really happening behind the scenes in your food supply. In hour one, major corporations scramble to clean up toxic ingredients as consumers catch on, but the real story is in what they’re not saying. Servers dish on the latest diner disasters, and Elizabeth counts down the Top 10 most fake “foods” legally sold in America. Lab-grown meat and marketing hype get exposed in a searing breakdown, followed by a scathing look at how the SNAP program is being twisted by Big Food.  Based on our long camping trip and not being able to find organic baked beans, Elizabeth offers up 25 Zero Added Sugar Organic Baked Bean Recipes and tells how to get yours.  In hour two, the TSA is on a summer power trip—ramping up surveillance, expanding data collection, and setting off new privacy alarms. In her Top 10, Elizabeth takes us to the BEST places in America for genealogy study, and you’ll hear about how all forms of government and the private sector are using drones to spy on you. It’s a surveillance state on steroids. This week’s Destination Unknown takes us to funky, colorful Matlacha in coastal Florida.

6/2/25:   Skittles is ditching titanium dioxide—but why was a chemical linked to serious health risks in your candy to begin with? Elizabeth unpacks the truth in this week’s Food News. In SERVERS REVENGE, someone messed with the sacred 86 board… and sparked a firestorm. We count down the Top 10 worst cereals for sugar overload—yes, your childhood favorites made the list. Our Feature Story hits hard: why are “forever chemicals” really called forever, and what does that mean for your health? And to calm it all down, we scoop into a simple but satisfying vanilla ice cream TASTE TEST.  In Hour 2, Hawaii’s tourist tax madness is heating up, and the backlash is real. Our travel Top 10 highlights the best places in America for family tree climbers—literally. RVers, brace yourselves: we reveal the real reason RV parks cost so much. In Feature, Elizabeth exposes how political power, church influence, and business greed teamed up to destroy the Koreshan’s New Jerusalem. And we close with DESTINATION UNKNOWN at the Nelson Rockefeller Wing of the Met in NYC—a cultural landmark with its own layered legacy.


5/26/25: Big wins and big losses in this week’s Food News: McDonald’s takes a major financial hit, and we’re one step closer to “No Tax on Tips” becoming law. In SERVERS REVENGE, we reveal one of the nastiest bartender moves you’ve never heard of. Then it’s mimosas and maple syrup as we count down the Top 10 brunch spots in America. In her Feature Story this week, investigating how thousands of acres tied to the original Koreshan Unity Settlement ended up in the hands of developers. And in a no-holds-barred TASTE TEST, it’s the Great All-Beef Weiner Showdown—top dogs only.  In Hour 2, summer travel is officially on, and we’re tracking it all in Travel News. We count down the 2025 Top 10 Most Scenic Highways, just in time for your next road trip. Elizabeth offers key insight in RV TIPS on why holding onto your RV might be the smartest move yet. Then in our Travel Feature, we revisit the Pulse Nightclub tragedy—and Elizabeth asks tough questions about what really happened before the building comes down. The episode closes with a powerful interview from a survivor. And this week’s DESTINATION UNKNOWN takes us to the incredible Pima Air & Space Museum in Arizona.


05/19/25:  Popeye’s wants to fix what’s bugging customers most: consistency. Elizabeth breaks it down in this week’s Food News, then we dive into the creepiest SERVERS REVENGE we’ve ever aired—brace yourself. Our food countdown covers the Top 10 safe sugar alternatives, followed by a feature story singing the praises of Rhodiola, the adaptogenic herb making serious waves. And in the TASTE TEST no one saw coming, seafood-hater Michael is somehow convinced to eat sardines. (Spoiler: he lived.)  In the travel hour, the cruise industry is fuming over Hawaii’s new Cruise Ship Tax—and they’re lawyering up. Our travel Top 10 ranks the best airports in the U.S. for actual decent food. In RV TIPS & TALES, we explain what you must know before taking your rig into Canada. The Feature Story explores one of Florida’s weirdest, most fascinating historic sites: the Koreshan Unity Settlement. And in DESTINATION UNKNOWN, Elizabeth rewinds to the real Garden of Eden… in the Florida panhandle.


5/10/25:   Congress wants credit for backing American beef, but who’s really benefiting? Elizabeth digs in with this week’s Food News. Then in SERVERS REVENGE, we hear the brutal, behind-the-scenes truth about kids’ menus. Our Top 10 breaks down the powerful health benefits of dates, followed by a jaw-dropping feature: The TRUTH About Wagyu—what it is, what it isn’t, and who’s cashing in. Finally, in our wildest TASTE TEST yet, it’s “Know Your Nutz!” Can you really ID a nut blindfolded.  In Hour 2, travel fans aren’t thrilled with Southwest’s latest fare shakeup—we’ve got the details. Then it’s off to the Kentucky Derby with our Top 10 things to do in Louisville. In RV TIPS & TALES, beach access sounds dreamy… until you learn what they don’t tell you. Our Travel Feature asks: why have the bells at Florida’s Stephen Foster State Park gone silent? And we wrap up in Burlington, Vermont, with a DESTINATION UNKNOWN that’s as cool as it is quirky.


4/29/25:  The FDA says it’s cracking down on food dyes—but is it too little, too late? Elizabeth breaks it all down in this week’s Food News, followed by the angriest server rant we’ve ever aired. Then it’s time to get spicy with our countdown of the Top 10 Chili Cook-Offs happening across America this year. In our Feature Story, we dig into the murky past of White Springs, Florida—a town with more buried secrets than you might expect.  In the travel hour, Port Canaveral is getting a major upgrade, and we’re tracking exactly what that means for your next cruise. We count down the Top 10 states that actually pay their park rangers what they’re worth. In our Travel Feature, we explore smart ways to earn a paycheck from the road. And in this week’s DESTINATION UNKNOWN, Elizabeth takes us to Georgia… not that one—the other Georgia, where things get a whole lot more mysterious.


04/20/25:  In Food News, Trump Pizza opens inside Trump Tower—because in New York, if you’re putting your name on a pizza, it better be good. Then, in Servers Revenge, those handy ordering tablets turn out to be data-harvesting machines sharing your info with third parties. For Easter, Elizabeth debuts a parody song roasting the chemical garbage hidden in that Easter Basket. In her feature story, Elizabeth uncovers the real health benefits of sourdough, and in a vintage taste test, Michael relives the day Ghost Pepper Soup nearly burned a hole through him—live on-air. In the travel hour, the looming May 7 REAL ID travel deadline approaches, plus the Top 10 inland beach towns you’ll want to explore this summer. Then it’s off to Stephen Foster State Park.  This show has it’s roots in Orlando, and Elizabeth takes a haunting look at the unanswered questions surrounding Pulse as the city prepares to demolish that site of a terrorist attack on America,  In her Destination Unknown, she takes us to The Isle of Capri off the Italian coast, an island she visited as a youth,  At the end of the show, you’ll hear a phone call that Elizabeth took from a young man named Norman, who was inside the Pulse Nightclub on 6/12/16 when the shooting began.


4/12/25:  Elizabeth unveils “The Baby-Making Diet” a fertility-focused food / vitamin plan for men and women trying to conceive in a post-vaccine world, where just “trying” isn’t enough anymore. Then, in hour two, she exposes the countries and airports still demanding deadly jabs just to let you in—yes, in 2025. Plus: foodborne illness outbreaks reach record highs, a South Dakota restaurateur illegally withholds employee tips, and one angry server vents about app drivers dodging side work. We count down the Top 10 most overpriced grocery items and the Top 10 things you need to know before flying into Orlando. In RV Tips and Tales, a delivery disaster left Elizabeth hungry and Michael seeing red! Finally in Destination Unknown, we visit Lucille Ball’s hometown of Jamestown, NY, the home of the official Lucy Desi Museum.


04/05/25:  Elizabeth tackles new tariffs on imported foods, the rise in backyard chicken hatching, and how America could become a global food export powerhouse — if we ditch toxic additives. Then, Jason Nelson, CEO of Prepper Beef, joins her to explain how the meat industry will feel the heat under the new tariff policies. You’ll also hear from returning guest Dr. Kirk Azevedo, a former Monsanto insider who sounded the alarm on GMOs on this program back in 2012. His update on the current state of bioengineered foods is both chilling and urgent — a must-hear interview you won’t forget. In Hour 2, it’s travel turbulence — literal and figurative — with plane passengers losing it mid-flight, and a trip to Oregon’s surreal Painted Hills in Destination Unknown.


3/31/25:  Egg prices are dropping!  Elizabeth reveals how President Trump’s behind-the-scenes deals with Turkey and South Korea are quietly fixing the egg supply. Then it’s a brutal Servers Revenge — this time, the managers strike back. You’ll also hear the Top 10 grocery items you should make yourself to avoid toxic additives. Elizabeth exposes how food corporations abuse the Interstate Commerce Clause to block your access to real food. In the Taste Test: blueberry jams and jellies battle it out. Hour Two kicks off with travel news, including a measles scare in D.C. brought in by a foreign visitor. Then it’s the Top 10 spring festivals, RV de-winterizing tips, and a takedown of TSA fraud, waste, and failure. Finally, in Destination Unknown, Elizabeth heads to Napa, where water is finally flowing into the Monticello Dam’s wild “Glory Hole” spillway — a jaw-dropping sight six years in the making.


03/22/2025:  Elizabeth covers the firing of Ben & Jerry’s CEO in a rare corporate shake-up, shares wild Complaint Day tales like purse-fed dogs at buffets, and reveals secret phrases that score hidden menu items. Guest attorney Basel Musharbash exposes suspicious egg price manipulation, while RFK Jr. makes quiet waves at HHS. On the travel front, a new FAA director takes the helm, DOD travel gets slashed, and RV riders face the dilemma of weed-scented rideshares. Plus, Elizabeth ranks the Top 10 Antique Shops, breaks down contact-sharing privacy traps, and descends into the majestic Carlsbad Caverns.


 

03/15/2025:  TWO SOUNDBYTES into the show, and Elizabeth is asking some serious questions about who’s in charge at the USDA. You’ll hear about Bobby Kennedy’s FDA shake-up, and why some are drinking methylene blue—an aquarium cleaner. (SPOILER ALERT:  DON’T DO IT)   Elizabeth shares a story about a break-in at the Kennedy compound.  The police report turns strange when the intruder starts cooking…  right there in Rose Kennedy’s Kitchen!  On the travel front, Southwest Airlines’ baggage fees spark outrage, Airport Theory has travelers risking missed flights, and hidden smartphone tracking raises privacy concerns. Plus, the top 10 UFO-watching hotspots and a scenic RV journey through Tampa Bay’s hidden gem.


03/08/2025:  Big names are making big moves in the food world, and not all of them are good. Coca-Cola is rolling out a so-called “gut-healthy” drink, but a closer look at the ingredients reveals a sneaky GMO surprise. Meanwhile, Hooters is going under, and Kraft Heinz is facing financial woes. Over at the grocery store, deceptive tactics are everywhere, with companies working harder than ever to charge more while giving you less. In her featured story, Elizabeth takes a hard look at where things stand in 2025—after the COVID fraud, is there anyone left to trust? To wrap up, the taste test takes on something seemingly innocent—raisins. The processed food industry has found a way to take even this classic snack and make it unhealthy. What exactly are they doing to them?| The business of travel is improving.  Gas prices are falling and vacation planning is ramping up. Tampa International is gearing up for a major expansion, while falling gas prices are fueling a resurgence in the RV industry. But beware—scammers are now using text messages to trick drivers into paying fake toll fees. Elizabeth also explores the shift away from paper passports—are they becoming relics of the past? And in Destination Unknown, she takes us to The Casements in Ormond Beach, the former home of John D. Rockefeller, a place steeped in history and mystery.



02/15/2025:  Elizabeth breaks down a controversial proposal to ban food stamp recipients from buying sugary drinks and junk food—health win or government overreach? In Server’s Revenge, restaurant workers get creative payback on nightmare customers. She also reveals the top 10 foods Americans are actually eating in 2025, exposes the government’s forgotten gamma-ray food experiments, and puts plant-based milks to the test—hype or cardboard?  In travel, Airbnb moves toward becoming a full-service travel agency—good for travelers or another big-tech takeover? Elizabeth reveals the top 10 travel trends of 2025, investigates a shocking new hotel privacy threat, and questions whether the SS United States is making its final voyage. Finally, in Destination Unknown, a live discovery—Butler, PA, site of Trump’s near-assassination, is just miles from a massive underground federal records facility. Coincidence, or something bigger?


02/10/2025;  Elizabeth kicks off the show with a deep dive into the ongoing egg shortage—what’s causing it this time, whether it’s bird flu, supply chain chaos, or something else, and if relief is on the horizon. She then breaks down the top 10 reasons Starbucks is facing growing backlash, from soaring prices and shrinking cup sizes to controversial policies and declining quality. Hillsborough County Commissioner Josh Wolfstal joins the show to discuss his fight to remove fluoride from drinking water and why officials are so determined to keep it in. In the travel hour, Elizabeth shares her not-so-relaxing trip to Florida’s Panhandle, where camping near a busy Air Force base meant more jet engines than peace and quiet. She also counts down the top 10 microbreweries in the U.S., raises concerns about troubling trends at the FAA, and takes listeners to Tulsa’s Art Deco Museum, uncovering how this unexpected city became a hidden gem for architectural design lovers.



02/01/2025:  With Red Dye #3 finally banned, Elizabeth reveals the next two toxic food additives that may soon be eliminated—what they are, where they’re hiding, and why regulators ignored them for so long. She also counts down 10 of the biggest pizza restaurant disasters, from marketing flops to menu failures that sent customers running. Hidden in countless processed foods, maltodextrin is a cheap, starchy additive with serious health risks—Elizabeth exposes why you should avoid it and how to spot it. In the travel hour, she shares the top 10 most romantic Valentine’s Day destinations, from charming small towns to luxury hideaways, with a few unexpected surprises. Finally, Elizabeth closes with a sobering look at two devastating air disasters—the Philadelphia medevac crash and the Potomac River collision—breaking down what went wrong, what investigators are saying, and what it all means for air safety.


01/25/2025:  Elizabeth exposes the federal government’s tightening grip on food and health-related news, questioning what’s being suppressed, who benefits, and why consumers should be alarmed. She also reveals the top 10 foods that could be dangerous for dogs, including surprising items many pet owners unknowingly feed their pets. With the rise of the carnivore diet, Elizabeth breaks down the facts, risks, and science behind the all-meat lifestyle—is it a health breakthrough or just another fad? She also pays tribute to Southern cuisine icon Natalie Dupree, reflecting on her impact, bestselling cookbooks, and legacy in American cooking. In the travel hour, Elizabeth examines New York City’s congestion pricing—does it truly ease traffic, or is it just another cash grab? She also shares the best and worst dog breeds for travel, explains why using a VPN while traveling is essential for privacy, and takes listeners to Ghana for an unforgettable wellness experience at its unique and mineral-rich spas.


 

01/11/2024  Elizabeth brings us the latest in food news, detailing yet another severe blow to Florida’s Citrus industry, and the economic impact leading the Girl Scouts to discontinue two beloved cookies. We also explore nature’s own remedies with Elizabeth’s Top 10 list of foods to eat when you’re sick, and in our taste test, we rank six different brands of chicken noodle soup to find the best comfort food for colds.  In the travel hour, an update on the LA fires and the nightmare of being stranded due to planes waiting on parts.  We take a hard look at society’s response to emergencies with a discussion on the need to reform Good Samaritan laws after a tragic incident in NYC, and you’ll hear our frustrations with the National Park System’s fees and the implications of heritage sites being turned over to UNESCO.  Finally, Elizabeth shares the Top 10 list of cities that celebrate winter with festive activities, and in her Destination Unknown segment, we visit Homosassa Springs State Park in Florida, where visitors can witness manatees up close in their natural refuge.


(01/06/25) Elizabeth dedicates this entire show to addressing questions from her social media followers about the changes made to our food supply. This episode dives deep into the world of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), now rebranded as bioengineered foods, and explores the latest developments in food modification technology, including CRISPR. Drawing from the archives, Elizabeth provides a comprehensive look at these innovations and their potential implications.


 

 

12/7/24:  Elizabeth has the latest food news including the story of how the processed food industry is striking back. Industry insiders are buzzing and the MAHA crowd is cheering. You’ll hear how a disgruntled server dreads Christmastime—especially one particular Mariah Carey song—and we explore ancient wisdom with a Top 10 list of anti-parasitic foods. Environmentalists are raising red flags about a new bovine injection entering the food system, while moms in the UK dump milk in protest. In travel news, Elizabeth uncovers outgoing Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg’s parting gift for airline travelers, plus the latest cruise industry innovations aimed at younger adventurers. Hear why major airline CEOs squirmed under Congressional scrutiny and how TSA screenings leave Michael with a little extra attention. Finally, get into the holiday spirit with Elizabeth’s Destination Unknown: the Top 10 Christmas train rides in America to experience the season’s magic.

About elizabethd

Elizabeth Dougherty has been cooking and writing about food intensively for more than ten years. She is the fourth generation of chefs and gourmet grocers in her family with her mother, Francesca Esposito and grandmother, Carmella being major influences in her early cooking years. As a teenager, her family sent her to Europe where she became focused on French and Italian cuisine. She survived a year and half of culinary tutelage under a maniacal Swiss-German chef and is a graduate of NYIT, Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Business and Labor Relations. Food Travel USA has won two news awards for content. Broadcasting LIVE each week, nationwide, on FoodNationRadio.com and stations around the country.