125: Eating Your Way Across New Jersey

Back in April 2016, SAVEUR said New Jersey was "the unsung hero state of American eating." From Taylor Ham to Jersey Sloppy Joes, Trenton Tomato Pie (pizza) to Boardwalk Lemonade & Fries, Pechter's Rye Bread to Cranberries, blueberries and tomatoes, magazine deemed the Garden State is "the most edible state" with a rich, diverse, and passionate food culture.

But you do not need to tell that to Kathleen Carozza, Alessia Aron or Liz Pacelli, food tour owner operators and co-founders of the New Jersey Food Tour Trail Collaborative. These women, along with four others, banded together when the pandemic hit to connect their respective food tour companies and help food lovers to explore New Jersey’s diverse and delicious food scene in a fun and exciting ways while also learning about local history.

Listen as Tracy chats with Kathleen, Alessia, and Liz about how they foster community and connection through food across the Garden State, their favorite stories behind the local food scenes, the cool food and beverage entrepreneurs in NJ and how best to enjoy the whole Trail. This special episode is part of Women's HERstory month, highlighting women in food and beverage.

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