National Geographic/Lindblad Expeditions said it has hired its first culinary naturalist, Francis Lam, the host of public radio’s “The Splendid Table” and editor-at-large at Random House imprint Clarkson Potter.

Lam will sail on two 14-day National Geographic Orion cruises departing June 22 and Aug. 13 to Iceland and the Shetland, Orkney, and Faroe islands.

In 2014, Lam visited the Faroes on assignment for Bon Appetit, and his article introduced American foodies to this new, unlikely destination for gourmets, Lindblad said.

In his role as culinary naturalist, Francis will choreograph several experiences and excursions, both off and on the ship, and introduce guests to fermented lamb, foraging (since there’s so little )