Summary
In this episode, Elaine Acker shares her love for collecting cookbooks and her decision to launch a series of souvenir cookbooks. She takes a road trip to Galveston, a tourist destination, and explores the local food scene. Elaine highlights the experience of visiting Katie’s Seafood House and trying their special creation called snapper wings. She also provides a list of 29 foodie-friendly things to do in Galveston, including visits to 9 local restaurants. She concludes by promoting the cookbook she created with designer Megan Giles: Savor the Flavor of Galveston, which includes travel tips and 44 recipes.
Guests
• Elaine Acker: Host of Postcards from the Kitchen and Publisher and CEO of The Cookbook Creative
Topics discussed
• Launching a series of souvenir cookbooks
• Exploring Galveston’s food scene
• Trying the snapper wings at Katie’s Seafood House
• 29 touristy things to do in Galveston
• Promoting the cookbook “Savor the Flavor of Galveston”
Key takeaways
• Collecting cookbooks is a meaningful way to remember a road trip.
• Galveston is a popular tourist destination with a vibrant food scene.
• Galveston offers a wide range of foodie-friendly activities and attractions.
• “Savor the Flavor of Galveston” is a cookbook that captures travel tips and the essence of the island’s cuisine.
Notable quotes
• “When I take a road trip, I like grabbing one souvenir to remember that trip, and some people collect magnets and some people collect shot glasses. I like collecting cookbooks.”
• “Galveston is a hot spot for food tourism.”
• “There is so much rich flavor hidden in this cut of fish.”
• “Explore the Bryan Museum… it’s been turned into such an awesome place to experience Texas and the Old West.”
• “Roam through the local galleries and discover some new island artists.”
• “If you’d like a copy of our book, go and order ‘Savor the Flavor of Galveston.’ It’s on Amazon and it’s got travel tips and 44 recipes that are going to bring that island flavor home.”
Entities mentioned
• Galveston, Texas
• Megan Giles
• Hubcap Grill
• Riondo’s Ristorante
• Pier 20
• Katie’s Seafood Market
• Galveston State Park
• The Bryan Museum
• Queen’s Barbecue
• Waterman’s Restaurant
• Sugar and Rye
• Moody Gardens
• ShyKatz Deli
Keywords
souvenir cookbooks, Galveston, food scene, snapper wings, foodie-friendly, cookbook, travel tips, recipes
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