Food is much more than something we eat. It’s one of the most powerful ways we connect with a place, its people and its stories.
In this episode of Capes Conversations, we explore the role food plays in tourism and the way memorable culinary experiences can deepen our understanding of a destination. From family recipes and cultural traditions to paddock-to-plate experiences and hands-on cooking classes, food has the ability to bring people together and lasting memories.
Guest host Janine Carter speaks with Sarina Kamini, a Kashmiri-Australian writer and spice educator, about the stories, heritage and personal connections woven through regional Indian cooking, and Sioban Sargant from Wildwood Valley Cooking School in Yallingup who invites visitors and locals to slow down, learn new skills and explore ways to prepare seasonal produce.
Together, these conversations reveal how food tourism extends well beyond restaurants and menus. It’s about the people who grow, prepare and share food, the stories behind every ingredient, and the connections visitors make along the way.
Photo credit: Patricia Niven