Maximum Foodie

Liesel embarks on a journey to the country of over 7000 islands, the Philippines. From the serene to the seedy, she combs through metro Manila discovering the food; this culinary spectrum includes bouncing around trying the popular fast food joints, meeting the local experts such as blogger Cheryl Tiu, a taste of history at the world's oldest Chinatown

Americans are accustomed to Thai food but what you get in mainland Thailand is quite different than the local Thai joint in California. Which is better? Liesel embarks on a mission in Bangkok to understand the essence of what true Thai food is all about

Liesel pinballs around a city known for its gastronomy, the forgotten hub of British East India trading company, Kolkata. From trying out what the bustling city's vibrant street food scene has to offer, to the lesser known gems, including, venturing into India's only Chinatown and sampling their delicacies.

This investigative mission starts off in the sin city atmosphere of the Vegas strip. After a gluttonous stint at a generic buffet, Liesel is inspired to do a road trip to find iconic gems in the state of Nevada. From ghost towns, to monstrous foodie challenges, to hole in the wall dive bars in the middle of nowhere, this trip has it all.

Italy is a vacationer's paradise. The food, the people, the sights and sounds, the history! But are the tourists doing it right when it comes to the trying out authentic food in Rome?

To understand the food of this region, Liesel explores the quaint sea-side town of Rimini and the hugely impressive Bologna. It's a tale of discovering local foodie passion that allows Liesel to hunt for truffles and try her hand in making her own gelato, a the world's only Gelato University!

In the land of tequila, Liesel gets the skinny on the premium export of Jalisco, blue agave tequila. From harvesting agave with the legendary jimadores, to understanding the process of distillation, Liesel is on the hunt to appreciate and understand the production requirements of this spirit that makes it what it is.

It's a well known fact that Los Angeles is the trendsetter for entertainment, fashion, and outlandish celebrity exploits. But is it the same story with the food? Liesel explores the food truck bubble to figure out what started the craze, why it's so popular, and more importantly, is the food any good?

Balinese cuisine is considered to be extremely complex. Different than what you find in the rest of Indonesia, Bali is further influenced by the major influx of Western tourism. Have the locals kept their traditions and cooking methods strong against the wave of tourism, or have they been catered to suit the palates of foreigners?

Admit it, first thing you relate with Dublin are the pubs. Sure, they are a staple and they serve some of the best brews in the world. And they come with an associated culture that is hard to rival. But what about the food?