From festivals in the Yukon and kayaking in British Columbia’s Gulf Islands to meeting with local producers in New Zealand and finding the best produce at market towns in the UK, Eric spends most of his time on the road, discovering amazing culinary offerings around the world. Keep up with his adventures here!




Exploring Antarctica
by Eric Pateman
The most asked question I get is, “what is your favorite place to visit and where would you recommend I should go?”. My answer is generally influenced by the person asking the question – what would they enjoy, what is their preferred level of adventure, where have they been in the past? But, after having visited Antarctica for the first time last November, my answer is now easy: for sheer wow factor, Antarctica is the trip of a lifetime!