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  Deborah is a fountain of Western Mass culinary knowledge. Her enthusiasm for her subject is contagious. Pioneer Valley Food Tours is a wonderful way to get to know the area.... read more And even if you're a local, you'll learn something new on this tour. Can't recommend Deborah & PVFT highly enough. …

  Deborah did a great job explaining the history and culture of Northampton as we made several stops along the way to the local venues. Local food and drinks were all... read more delicious. An enjoyable way to spend the afternoon. If you like good food and nice people I would highly recommend!

  Absolutely LOVED the food tour w Deb! She shared the history & culture of Northampton & the area as we enjoyed INCREDIBLE food & drinks from local restaurants &... read more shops. We had so much fun & really appreciated Deb's insights!

  Learned so much about the agricultural history of the Pioneer Valley that has helped make it a great foodie destination. Deborah was very knowledgable and a great guide. We had... read more great conversations over some lovely food and beverages from little local places we might have missed. It felt like an old friend was introducing us to their favorite places and letting us in on the local secrets. …

  My best friend and I did a food/biking tour with Debra & Ryan. It was great!!! The ride was amazing along with some history about the area. We stopped... read more at a great farm and samples some delicious goat cheese! Then off to a unique coffee shop/bookstore. The final stop was a fabulous picnic with local foods! We had a great group and some great conversations along the way. I will be back in the Fall! -Sue …

  My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the Pioneer Valley food tour. Deborah is an engaging, well-informed, and delightful guide who led us on a well-paced afternoon tour that highlighted... read more the high quality and variety of Pioneer Valley food and beverage. Deborah has thoughtfully curated and selected the best Northampton has to offer, and her knowledge of Pioneer Valley history and enthusiasm for its cuisine complement the tasty eating. I've recommended her tour to my friends and family; it would make a great gift for that "impossible to buy for" person--like my brother 🙂
Overall, just a great tour--Deborah is a major food tour talent!

  My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the Pioneer Valley food tour. Deborah is an engaging, well-informed, and delightful guide who led us on a well-paced afternoon tour that highlighted... read more the high quality and variety of Pioneer Valley food and beverage. Deborah has thoughtfully curated and selected the best Northampton has to offer, and her knowledge of Pioneer Valley history and enthusiasm for its cuisine complement the tasty eating. I've recommended her tour to my friends and family; it would make a great gift for that "impossible to buy for" person--like my brother 🙂 Overall, just a great tour--Deborah is a major food tour talent! …

  The Northampton Local Food Tour with guides Deborah and Davis was beyond incredible — the highlight of my month! It exceeded our expectations and I would recommend this experience to... read more anyone who enjoys tasting a variety of delicious, fresh foods while learning fascinating information at the same time! This is an excellent activity for those who want to get outside, explore, and learn while social distancing. We visited a number of local spots and everything we tasted (food/drink) was absolutely mouthwatering and unique. I loved learning about the history of Northampton and the Pioneer Valley region, as well as the area’s focus on sustainable agriculture. Through our tour we experienced the way that the people of the Northampton community support local business and sustainable agricultural practices, which has created a wonderful community with incredibly fresh foods. Moreover, Deborah went above and beyond to make this a wonderful experience. She answered my many questions and provided additional information via email, and when I asked for a recommendation for ingredients for a recipe, Deborah suggested a delicious and unique local product. Deborah and Davis are highly knowledgeable about food, food science and more, and were eager to answer our questions — spending the afternoon learning from them was such a treat! We are already planning to attend a bike tour event as well!

  The Northampton Local Food Tour with guides Deborah and Davis was beyond incredible — the highlight of my month! It exceeded our expectations and I would recommend this experience to... read more anyone who enjoys tasting a variety of delicious, fresh foods while learning fascinating information at the same time! This is an excellent activity for those who want to get outside, explore, and learn while social distancing. We visited a number of local spots and everything we tasted (food/drink) was absolutely mouthwatering and unique. I loved learning about the history of Northampton and the Pioneer Valley region, as well as the area’s focus on sustainable agriculture. Through our tour we experienced the way that the people of the Northampton community support local business and sustainable agricultural practices, which has created a wonderful community with incredibly fresh foods. Moreover, Deborah went above and beyond to make this a wonderful experience. She answered my many questions and provided additional information via email, and when I asked for a recommendation for ingredients for a recipe, Deborah suggested a delicious and unique local product. Deborah and Davis are highly knowledgeable about food, food science and more, and were eager to answer our questions — spending the afternoon learning from them was such a treat! We are already planning to attend a bike tour event as well! …

  Thoroughly enjoyed Deborah's tour through Pioneer Valley Food Tours. It was a great way to get out and enjoy the day. My family of five felt safe throughout... read more as COVID protocols were followed and being outside on a beautiful day in North Hampton. Don't miss all the treats that are included- your belly will thank you as will your overall well-being!