Emmanuel Laroche Author Talk • A Taste of Madagascar: Culinary Riches of the Red Island

Emmanuel Laroche — Born and raised in France, Emmanuel Laroche lives in New Jersey and travels around the country conducting tastings and giving lectures and presentations on food, flavors, ingredients, and consumer trends. He is the VP of Marketing for a global flavors and food ingredient manufacturer. Host of the podcast Flavors Unknown, he is the author of two books—Conversations Behind The Kitchen Door and A Taste of Madagascar—and is currently working on his first novel.

A Taste of Madagascar: Culinary Riches of the Red Island takes you on a rare sensory journey of the island’s flavors. From the world-renowned vanilla beans to the endemic voatsiperifery wild pepper, and more. Award-winning author and food podcaster Emmanuel Laroche unveils the island’s extraordinary food treasures. Discover the inspiring stories behind both legendary and little-known ingredients alongside the Malagasy farmers, artisans, and chefs who cultivate and transform them. 

With Emmanuel as your guide, you’ll uncover:
- The vibrant flavors and stories behind Madagascar’s famed vanilla, cocoa, wild honey, pink peppercorn, and caviar.
- Recipes reimagined by Malagasy chefs and global culinary leaders.
- Inspiring interviews with local farmers and companies committed to sustainable practices.