Saturday, Feb 21, 2026 4:30 PM

Location:
A Cappella Books
208 Haralson Avenue, NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30307

Discover Madagascar’s hidden food treasures from vanilla to caviar to unique spices—a food explorer’s guide across the Red Island.

A Cappella Books welcomes culinary explorer Emmanuel Laroche for an in-store talk and signing in honor of his new book, “A Taste of Madagascar: Culinary Riches of the Red Island.”

This event is free and open to the public; copies of the book will be available for purchase.

About the Book

What’s hiding in Madagascar’s lush forests, vibrant coasts, and fertile soil that beckons culinary explorers worldwide?

“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.

Perfect for chefs, food writers, home cooks, and conscious travelers, “A Taste of Madagascar” invites you to explore a rich culinary scene that’s waiting to be savored, shared, and preserved.

About the Author

Emmanuel Laroche is a French-born culinary explorer, food writer, and photographer with a unique perspective on the industry and deep understanding of flavor trends and ingredients. He is vice president of marketing with Symrise North America and a global manufacturer of flavors and natural ingredients for the food and beverage industry. In 2015, he developed an exclusive partnership with StarChefs, a trusted resource for the food and beverage industry, and began moderating panel discussions with successful culinary professionals. He launched the popular podcast “Flavors Unknown” in 2018 which features conversations with acclaimed, award-winning cooks, chefs, and mixologists. Emmanuel published his first book, “Conversations Behind The Kitchen Door: 50 American Chefs Chart Today’s Food Culture” with more than 3,500 copies sold in 2023. He currently lives in New Jersey and continues to travel, conduct tastings, lectures, and presentations on food and consumer trends.