Episode 43: Shane Patrick – Truffles and Dracula in Romania

Party at Dracula’s House

Episode 43

Shane Patrick

Truffles and Dracula

The Holidaze are upon us. It’s a time for celebrating family, friends and a successful growing season. Shane and Phil talk about a unique harvest: hunting for truffles in Romania. The truffle has an almost mythic hold over humans. And yet, we can’t find them without help from a pig or dog or some other creature with a better sniffer. Shane talks about hunting for truffles, what to do with the fungi if you’re lucky enough to find some. Romanian hospitality, cooking, countryside and the roads also add to the conversation. No trip to Romania is complete without a trip to Transylvania. Shane and his friends celebrated Halloween at Dracula’s Castle. No trick, these episodes are a real treat.

Shane talks about the history of Vlad the Impaler, the legend of Dracula and a Halloween party not to be forgotten at Dracula’s Castle. He ends with travel tips to Romania. 

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Episode 42: Shane Patrick – Truffles and Dracula in Romania

Capturing the Essence of the Truffle

Episode 42

Shane Patrick

Truffles and Dracula

The Holidaze are upon us. It’s a time for celebrating family, friends and a successful growing season. Shane and Phil talk about a unique harvest: hunting for truffles in Romania. The truffle has an almost mythic hold over humans. And yet, we can’t find them without help from a pig or dog or some other creature with a better sniffer. Shane talks about hunting for truffles, what to do with the fungi if you’re lucky enough to find some. Romanian hospitality, cooking, countryside and the roads also add to the conversation. No trip to Romania is complete without a trip to Transylvania. Shane and his friends celebrated Halloween at Dracula’s Castle. No trick, these episodes are a real treat.

Shane talks about cooking with truffles, pairing wine and tips for how to saver those most  precious and subtle underground culinary gems.

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Episode 41: Shane Patrick – Truffles and Dracula in Romania

The Truffle Hunter

Episode 41

Shane Patrick

Truffles and Dracula

The Holidaze are upon us. It’s a time for celebrating family, friends and a successful growing season. Shane and Phil talk about a unique harvest: hunting for truffles in Romania. The truffle has an almost mythic hold over humans. And yet, we can’t find them without help from a pig or dog or some other creature with a better sniffer. Shane talks about hunting for truffles, what to do with the fungi if you’re lucky enough to find some. Romanian hospitality, cooking, countryside and the roads also add to the conversation. No trip to Romania is complete without a trip to Transylvania. Shane and his friends celebrated Halloween at Dracula’s Castle. No trick, these episodes are a real treat.

Shane talks about hunting down a truffle hunter and the ins and outs of finding these delectable beasts.

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Episode 10 : Shane in Africa

Two Years in Africa

Episode 10

Flying Helicopters in Africa

Shane sums up two years of experience living and working in Africa.

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Episode 9: Shane in Africa

Flying without Clothes.

Episode 9

Flying Helicopters in Africa

Shane travels to Namibia, warns about the dangers of flying without clothes.

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Episode 8: Shane in Africa

The Baboon Factor.

Episode 8

Flying Helicopters in Africa

Baboons re-engineer the windscreen of Shane’s helicopter.

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Episode 7: Shane in Africa

Hippo, RUN

Episode 7

Flying Helicopters in Africa

Shane describes megafauna in a remote part of Botswana..and manages to run from a Hippo.

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Episode 6: Shane in Africa

Shake your pants.

Episode 6

Flying Helicopters in Africa

Shane finds out why you shake your pants when they have been on the floor.

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Episode 5: Shane in Africa

A Pack of Children

Episode 5

Flying Helicopters in Africa

Shane meets a pack of children and they trade tricks and melons.

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Episode 4: Shane in Africa

Refueling in the Bush

Episode 4

Flying Helicopters in Africa

Shane talks about his first flights, both solo and with guests, in Botswana, flying between countries, and the surprises that arise when refueling in the bush.

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