<p><em>Sam and Elise Risho are the culinary heart and soul behind&nbsp;The Silk Road Catering &amp; Spice&nbsp;in Missoula, Montana. Their story is rooted in decades of family food tradition and a passion for global flavors. Sam grew up in a restaurant family, learning the love of food and hospitality from his father and brother through years of working in local eateries and mastering fine-dining service and kitchen craft. In 2009 Sam and his brother, along with Elise, opened&nbsp;The Silk Road Restaurant&nbsp;to bring a tapas-style global tasting experience to the community. The restaurant’s success eventually blossomed into a thriving catering business and an artisanal spice line inspired by world cuisines. Elise plays a central role in running the business and shaping its creative vision as co-owner alongside Sam. Today they focus on crafting memorable menus for weddings and special events and sharing unique spice blends that reflect their commitment to exceptional hospitality and globally inspired cuisine.</em></p><br><p><strong>Show notes:</strong></p><p>00:03:49 - From Sheltered to Adventure: Building Community</p><p>00:06:05 - Growing Up in a House of Hospitality</p><p>00:07:53 - Adventures Before Kids Around the World</p><p>00:10:03 - Custom Tailoring in Shanghai's French District</p><p>00:12:13 - From Restaurant to Catering Adventures Across Montana</p><p>00:14:11 - The Silk Road Inspired Spice Blends</p><p>00:17:23 - From Spice Bags to Store Shelves</p><p>00:20:54 - Finding Your Favorite Spice Blend</p><p>00:23:04 - Adding Sour and Shopping Local</p><p>00:25:46 - Community Spirit in Missoula, Montana</p><p>00:28:30 - Hiking Adventures with Kids in Missoula</p><p>00:30:49 - Keeping Missoula Weird Through Diversity</p><p>00:32:56 - Embrace Slow Travel and Community Connection</p><p>00:35:06 - Parenting Advice: Encourage Kids to Try New Things</p><p>00:37:39 - Clark Fork River and The Wellerman Song</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>