Lori McCarthy
Lori McCarthy describes herself as an educator, a storyteller, and a cultural food ambassador. A fircly proud resident of St. John’s, Newfoundland, and of Irish and English heritage, she has been dedicated to the culinary arts for as long as she can remember. “I have spent years in th e food world,” she shares via email. “I went to work in the kitchen of a private country club when I was 15. After that, I worked in the tourism sector in the summers, and in kitchens each fall and winter. I left the restaurants 12 years ago to open a personal chef business and, later, my Culinary Excursion company, Cod Sounds.” Cod Sounds isn’t just a tour, notes McCarthy. Instead, she and her small but dedicated team provide a unique culinary education through workshops, online blog posts, and bespoke food experiences. “Intimate experiences create the environment to have real conversations with people. Guests will open-up more and ask questions about life here and the culture here that they may no...