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Chef Santiago Vargas is a chef and consultant who follows his passion for food by lovingly preparing his dishes with a dose of passion, a love of culture and a touch of magic. Santiago is well-loved for his culinary artistry.Chef Santiago was born in Lima, Perú, surrounded by flavors and traditions from the Andes. From a very young age, he loved the art of cooking. Before becoming a private caterer and chef, Santiago owned an award-winning food truck, "Out of the Blue Peruvian Fusion Cuisine." It won several awards and competitions, and was the first to introduce authentic Peruvian flavor to the city of Asheville.​ Also on this episode of Speaking of Travel are Denise Altay and Sean Collinsworth from Killer Bees Farm where you can experience their natural sanctuary and explore their thriving bee and honey scene. Killer Bees Farm is a small, artisanal honey company committed to protecting bio-diversity through sustainable honey bee stewardship and honey harvesting practices. And if you're itchin