Whether it’s growing acres of hemp, producing award winning olive oil, or gifting the forest with rare white truffles - the fertile soil of Croatia produces some of the finest products in the world. Courtney meets with a professional truffle hunter in Istria, visits an award-winning olive oil producer Terra Rosa, and learns about hemp production in Virovitica.
With an abundance of natural resources, and a largely unexplored food scene - Bulgaria is a hidden gem in Eastern Europe. Join Courtney as she forages for mushrooms in the stunning Rhodope Mountains, attends a village festival celebrating the countries’ exquisite rose oil, and compares traditional Bulgarian cuisine with the countries’ emerging food scene.