Episode 145 – Travis “The Nomad Cook” Petersen
This episode, JP cooks up a special session with Canada’s original culinary cannabis mover — Travis Petersen, aka The Nomad Cook. A Vancouver native and MasterChef Canada alum, Travis flipped his kitchen game into a rolling infused fine-dining experience, serving epic pop-up dinners and cannabis workshops from coast to coast. He’s hosted thousands via RV‑based private events, taught dosing precision to chefs, and helped legitimize cannabis as culinary art nationwide .
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What You Will Learn on This Episode:
• How winning hearts and taste buds on MasterChef Canada led Travis down the path of cannabis cuisine
• The story behind The Nomad Cook: packing up an RV and cooking infused dinners from Vancouver to Quebec City and beyond
• Why he treats cannabis like a “super-food” — building menus around terpene profiles and cooking for outcomes, not just highs
• How he built dosing into fine-dining — creating immersive 5-course meals tailored for comfort, connection, and clarity
• What it takes to host safe, responsible cannabis dining—teaching chefs, famous guests, and everyday cookers how to infuse thoughtfully
Perfect episode for foodies, cannabis heads, and anyone curious about how culture transforms when you elevate the plate with the plant.
Y’all know what time it is… Roll em fat, torch your rigs, pack your bongs, bag up some work, water your plants, do what you gotta do because we’re about to take this journey with Nomad Cook!
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