Goodfood Travels

Now serving: Santorini, Greece

If you’re anything like us, the mere mention of Greece conjures dreamy images of whitewashed houses, bright blue skies, and the bright sun sparkling across a turquoise sea. This is Santorini—a Greek island perched in the southern Aegean Sea, and it’s every bit as magical as it sounds. 

Not just a feast for the eyes, Santorini serves up some of the best Greek food you can imagine. Characterized by fresh, local ingredients and simple yet vibrant flavours, the cuisine here is as unforgettable as the sunsets. Think succulent grilled meats, freshly caught seafood and seasonal vegetables. Greece is also the birthplace of one of our all-time favourites: feta cheese, which is believed to be the very first cheese ever made. 

So, when we were planning our Goodfood Travels series, it stands to reason that we’d included a stop in iconic Santorini, Greece. Goodfood Head Chef, Jordana Rebner, has put together four fun & hearty Greek-inspired recipes you can prepare in your very own Canadian kitchen.

Now serving: Lisbon, Portugal

Portugal has become an increasingly popular travel destination. Lisbon is a particularly hot spot with breathtaking views of the Tagus River and iconic landmarks to explore including Pena Palace and Jeronimos Monastery. While many travel blogs laud the country’s wine—which we’re 100% behind—they tend to sidestep the *chef’s kiss* cuisine. 
Portugal’s food culture has evolved over the centuries, blending bold flavours and fresh ingredients with culinary influences from Africa, Asia, and the Americas. The result? Comforting, satisfying dishes with wide-reaching global roots and a distinctly Portuguese spirit.

Now serving: Madrid, Spain

Spanish cuisine ranks high among the world’s most coveted culinary traditions. Some foodies say they’re captivated by its rich flavours and diverse ingredients while others say it’s the vibrant cultural influences that have contributed to the popularity of Spanish food. After following the growing reputation of traditional Spanish cuisine from our homebase in Montreal, we knew we needed to get our Head Chef, Jordana Rebner, on the ground in Madrid. Now she’s back with winning recipes inspired by Spain’s greatest culinary hits—no passport required.

Previously visited: Hong Kong

With only 48 hours to spare in one of Asia’s busiest cities, Jordana and her team hit the ground running—and hungry—on a mission to soak up as much hearty, authentic Cantonese cuisine (and fun) as possible. They kicked things off with a trendy, hands-on cooking class where they mastered the art of traditional dumplings. From there, it was a whirlwind of bites, bouncing between buzzing street food stalls and Michelin-starred hotspots, tasting the best Hong Kong has to offer while diving deep into the rich world of local flavour. Hong Kong served up a memorable journey packed with fun, flavour, and culture.