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At Ric Orlando, we believe that the best travel experiences are found off the well-trodden tourist trails. Our expert guides will take you to hidden gems that showcase the local culture, cuisine, and natural beauty. Join us for a journey that goes beyond the typical tourist experience, and uncover the authentic spirit of each destination.

I appear at fundraisers and events all over the Hudson Valley and Capital Region of NY. 

I also hold cooking classes, pop ups and foodie events all year. 

After closing New World Home Cooking on Woodstock in 2018, I have been table to take on one of my dreams; taking my foodie friends to my favorite food and culture destinations.  The culture is such an important aspect of travel with me. I take you into the real stuff, Bourdain and Zimmern style. We meet makers, cooks and people who go beyond a plate of food to share the passions.  Join me as a host semi annual trips to some of my Favorite foodie and culture destinations. 

A LIFETIME TASTING AND TUNING. 

In my earlier years as a cook, my food was a jam session. There were many successes and just as many duds.  As I evolved from being a cook to a CHEF, I began seriously developing flavors that I could replicate consistently. I fine tuned them so that the cooks on my team could recreate my dishes consistently. without me having to taste every dish, every time. . 

Now my FLAVORS are available so that YOU at home can create my signature flavors and develop some of your own. 

The secret is in the seasoning!

BE BOLD BE ASSERTIVE  BE REAL

The inspiration for my food comes from the bold and assertive FLAVORS of the American Melting Pot. I have spent my adult life eating with neighbors that have passion for their native flavors.

Cook fearlessly and put your flavor first. After all, what we remember most about a dish is the flavor. My FLAVOR MAKER SPICES will help you put FLAVOR first.

HAVE FUN and send me pictures and stories of your creations. I’ll be waiting!