Elizabeth Dougherty

Elizabeth Dougherty The TRUTH about Food and Travel I love to cook and travel! I have been cooking and traveling extensively for more than ten years.

As the fourth generation of chefs and gourmet grocers in my family, my mother, Francesca Esposito and grandmother, Carmella served as major influences in my early cooking years. As a teenager, my family sent me to Europe where I became focused on French and Italian cuisine. She survived a year and half of culinary tutelage under an amazing Swiss-German chef. I managed to graduate at NYIT, Magna Cu

m Laude with a Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Business and Labor Relations. I also have a Nutrition Certificate from Cornell University. I taught cooking classes, and served as a personal chef for individuals and small parties. I consulted for restaurants and other food service organizations in menu development as well as cost saving measures. As a freelance writer, I have written hundreds of articles for many different publications. I created and developed the “Food and Travel Nation" page on Facebook. In 2010, I created a light-hearted, entertaining, informative radio program, "Food Nation Radio". It's a mix of everything FOOD, including guest interviews, recipes and food/restaurant related features. In 2020, we added travel to include more hospitality features. With previous memberships in the International Association of Culinary Professionals, the James Beard Foundation and National Restaurant Association, I have tried to keep abreast of the current and ever-changing trends in the culinary world. When I am not talking about food and travel, I enjoy creating my own paintings.

11/14/2025

What item doesn't have to go in the fridge, but you put in the fridge anyway?

11/14/2025

Frey Vineyards is proud to be featured at our local Ukiah Brewing Company for a paired flight of delectables for the rest of November! Our Biodynamic Chateau Frey Pinot Gris, Organic Pinot Noir, and Organic Syrah are respectively paired with a Wild Caught Salmon Ceviche, Creamy Mushroom Pate, and a Red Wine with Garlic Sausage. We heartily approve of this delicious combination!!! Cheers to enjoying the full flight with all the bites before the end of November!

Very sweet but tasty - sweet potato souffle for Thanksgiving -
11/14/2025

Very sweet but tasty - sweet potato souffle for Thanksgiving -

I get a little bored with the same old sweet potato dishes on Thanksgiving, don’t you? Instead of the sweet potato pie or casserole you have every year, try this recipe. It’s elegant, n…

A light dessert for Thanksgiving or Christmas -
11/14/2025

A light dessert for Thanksgiving or Christmas -

Pavlova – Gluten Free Holiday Desserts Have Changed – Gluten free! Do you like marshmallows? Then, you’ll love this! Plus, I added a little dessert history, because I’m just…

An easy way to make Thanksgiving gravy -
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An easy way to make Thanksgiving gravy -

Don’t Stress Over the Gravy/Sauce! – I know how it is, believe me. You spend all week (maybe weeks) planning a holiday menu. Your guests arrive, intoxicating smells of roast turkey, pri…

A Thanksgiving pie favorite -
11/14/2025

A Thanksgiving pie favorite -

Flaky Crust Apple Pie with Caramel Drizzle It’s apple-picking time and now we have to use all those apples. We chose two of the best baking apples for this outstanding apple pie recipe the fa…

An elegant pumpkin bisque for Thanksgiving -
11/14/2025

An elegant pumpkin bisque for Thanksgiving -

Easy sweet and spicy pumpkin bisque with cranberry garnish – Tired of those same old dishes on Thanksgiving? Try this easy to make, flavorful bisque with flavors of the season. It’s an …

Be choosy about your Thanksgiving turkey -
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Be choosy about your Thanksgiving turkey -

TURKEY TALK – HERITAGE VS HYBRIDS Food Travel USA with Elizabeth Dougherty The TRUTH about Food and Travel – TURKEY TALK – HERITAGE VS HYBRIDS Broadcast Date: 10/14/2023 As Thank…

No time to make pie? We tested some pumpkin pies for Thanksgiving -
11/14/2025

No time to make pie? We tested some pumpkin pies for Thanksgiving -

In this taste test, you’ll hear how a homemade pumpkin pie is always the best, but when you can’t, a frozen pie can save the entire Thanksgiving meal.

Ditch the can of cranberry sauce this Thanksgiving. This takes just minutes to make and your guests will love it -
11/14/2025

Ditch the can of cranberry sauce this Thanksgiving. This takes just minutes to make and your guests will love it -

  No Thanksgiving is complete without cranberry sauce. Here’s a quick way to make a homemade kicked-up version. Boozy EASY Cranberry Orange Sauce – Don’t buy the stuff in th…

Tired of the same Thanksgiving Green Bean Casserole? Surprise guests with this -
11/14/2025

Tired of the same Thanksgiving Green Bean Casserole? Surprise guests with this -

Green bean casserole with chipotle cream sauce This is a great new way to make green bean casserole for Thanksgiving. Check it out. Ingredients Green bean casserole with chipotle cream sauce 2 lbs …

Roast Turkey 101 -
11/14/2025

Roast Turkey 101 -

Mojo roast turkey is a welcome explosion of flavors. I don’t know if you noticed yet, but all of this year’s Thanksgiving dishes are very easy because we are all busy, right? Here we go…

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I have been a foodie since traveling to Europe as a teenager. My focus was mostly on Italian food (from my mother, Francesca Esposito) and also French cuisine (mostly based on Italian dishes anyway).

Along the way, I attended culinary school for about a year, then finished school with a Bachelor’s in hospitality from NYIT. I’ve written about food and healthy living for a number of different publications which (I think) are listed at foodnationradio.com . Years ago, I was initially called to a meeting at WDBO in Orlando about doing a food program on the radio. At that time, it just wasn’t for me. Then, I was approached again about doing a program on WGUL in Tampa Bay. I decided to give it a go, but most of my stories were not locally based so the show was rebranded to Food Nation Radio Network ®.

Two broadcast awards and several syndications later (and a few hundred radio stations) I needed a break. After a couple of years of rest and recuperation, I am heading back into national syndication on June 6, 2020.

Thanks for your support along the way. If you need a kitchen gadget, recipe advice or have any other food-related question, you can always reach me at [email protected] . Frankly, it’s your support and love that will keep this going. So, if there are food items or kitchen items you need, please check our discounts at https://foodnationradio.com first.