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Three Food Memories

The things you find out when you ask people about their food memories can be soulful, spicy, sensational, sour, and sublime. Often you"ll discover something you never knew about the person you asked - and this is what the Three Food Memories podcast is about, how every food memory is linked to a moment in time.Three Food Memories is hosted by Savva Savas, dad of twin boys, entrepreneur, caterer, and creator. In each episode Savva chats with a guest who shares three food memories and a social cause

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56:18

Natalie Imbruglia TFM REWIND

Three Food Memories ·

2026/10/05

Head back to November 2022 when Savva chatted with his magnificent high-school friend Natalie Imbruglia. The candid conversation covers everything from growing up on the Central Coast, a cringe-worthy meeting with Sophia Loren, leaving school in year 11, and the fame and flounder of Neighbours stardom in London. On the menu: Nonna's pasta, Mum's rainbow sandwiches, and the creamiest of pistachio granitas on the island of Lipari. Catch her tour dates in Aus and the UK here -

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59:20

TFM REWIND Gina Chick

Three Food Memories ·

2026/09/28

Head back to October 2024 when Savva chatted with the one and only Gina Chick in his home in Surry Hills. They speak about Gina's winning mindset on Alone, the raw gift to the world of losing her child, and growing up in Jervis Bay. On the menu: egg sangas, chocolate cake, and lobster ceviche. Send us Fan MailTo find out more about the project and Savva - head to threefoodmemories.comInsta - @savvasavas @threefoodmemoriesEmail us at threefoodmemories@plated.com.au, we'd love to hear from

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0:35

Coming up this October break...

Three Food Memories ·

2026/09/24

We're taking a short break, but we've got you covered with some classics...Send us Fan MailTo find out more about the project and Savva - head to threefoodmemories.comInsta - @savvasavas @threefoodmemoriesEmail us at threefoodmemories@plated.com.au, we'd love to hear from you! TFM is produced and edited by Lauren McWhirter with original music by Russell Torrance.

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63:19

Megan Morton, interior designer (LIVE)

Three Food Memories ·

2026/09/17

"I ate my TEE score. I had to go to hypnotherapy to remember what it was" - Megan Morton On interior designer Megan Morton's menu: mum's homemade Macca's birthday surprise, Jaipuri pilaf, and poppyseed cake with a glass of Madeira. Sides include: growing up amongst bananas, the magic of the "Greedy Eye", and why she went to schoolies in Paris instead of the Gold Coast (we wish we had that idea!). For more on Megan, head to her website: meganmorton.com or Insta:

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13:02

🍌Megan Morton (bite-sized) 🏠

Three Food Memories ·

2026/09/16

On interior designer Megan Morton's menu: mum's homemade Macca's birthday surprise, Jaipuri pilaf, and poppyseed cake with a glass of Madeira Send us Fan MailTo find out more about the project and Savva - head to threefoodmemories.comInsta - @savvasavas @threefoodmemoriesEmail us at threefoodmemories@plated.com.au, we'd love to hear from you! TFM is produced and edited by Lauren McWhirter with original music by Russell Torrance.

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56:28

Frances Whiting, author and veteran Brissie journo...

Three Food Memories ·

2026/09/07

"I do judge a book by its cover" - Frances WhitingOn author, columnist, and journalist Frances Whiting's menu: Sunday roast, down-stairs Chinese, and Kolaczki (Polish cookies) Sides include: growing up in Indooroopilly, what it takes for an imaginary person to become real, and the secrets to her 101 year old mum's most excellent baked potatoes (did someone say "salt"?). You can grab a copy of Frances' new book The Nocturnals here. Frances' social cause is the

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7:47

📘Frances Whiting (bite-sized) 🍜

Three Food Memories ·

2026/09/06

On author and journalist Frances Whiting's menu: Sunday roast, down-stairs Chinese, and Kolaczki (Polish cookies) Send us Fan MailTo find out more about the project and Savva - head to threefoodmemories.comInsta - @savvasavas @threefoodmemoriesEmail us at threefoodmemories@plated.com.au, we'd love to hear from you! TFM is produced and edited by Lauren McWhirter with original music by Russell Torrance.

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64:05

Dr Lisa Cooper, The Flowers

Three Food Memories ·

2026/08/29

"I might look too much at the poetics of life." – Dr Lisa Cooper On artist, author and floral designer Dr Lisa Cooper’s menu: a cupboard full of Cadbury’s, a tiny Neapolitan restaurant in Paris that sparked her own Belle Époque, and salad and cigarettes in Beijing - some of the best nights of her life. Sides include: losing her beloved father at just 14, the grandfathers who stepped in and shaped her life, writing The Flowers, discovering who she truly is, adventures around the world, and fin...

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8:24

🌸 Dr Lisa Cooper (bite-sized) 🌸

Three Food Memories ·

2026/08/28

Dr Lisa Cooper’s father was her whole wide world. Losing him at just 14 was the most devastating loss of her life - and The Flowers became a place of comfort as she found her way through grief. Send us Fan Mail To find out more about the project and Savva - head to threefoodmemories.com Insta - @savvasavas @threefoodmemories Email us at threefoodmemories@plated.com.au, we'd love to hear from you! TFM is produced and edited by Lauren McWhirter with original music by Russell Torrance.&...

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42:16

Francesco Mattana, Eat Like a Sardinian - Live to 100

Three Food Memories ·

2026/08/19

"The first time I stepped in the kitchen was when I was in the military" - Francesco Mattana On Sardinian chef Francesco Mattana's menu: chasing crabs in the garden for grandad, bread with cheese and bread at Nonna's house, family dinners at Nonna Angelina's house. Sides include: working with Gennaro Contaldo (go back and listen to this episode from early 2026 if you haven't already), learning to cook in the military, why Australia was just that little too far away from

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4:44

🐟Francesco Mattana (bite-sized) 🍐

Three Food Memories ·

2026/08/18

On Sardinian chef Francesco Mattana's menu: chasing crabs in the garden for grandad, bread with cheese and bread at Nonna's house, family dinners at Nonna Angelina's house. If you liked this - be sure to listen out to the full episode out tomorrow! (and share with anyone you think will like it too!) Send us Fan Mail To find out more about the project and Savva - head to threefoodmemories.com Insta - @savvasavas @threefoodmemories Email us at threefoodmemories@plated.com.au, we'd ...

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60:37

Fuzz Ali, Fijian food guru

Three Food Memories ·

2026/08/09

"I know a person is from Fiji just by the way that they walk" - Fuzz AliOn Fijian food guru Fuzz Ali's menu: cooking with Mum and Grandma, lobster curry for Nigella, and Fiji Pantry chilli oil. Sides include: why the chicken lovo is the best analogy of cross-cultures in Fiji, being a role model for queer Fijians and why Fijian food is the best. Fuzz's social cause is downsyndrome.org.au. Fuzz is an ambassador for Down Syndrome NSW, an organisation working to build a more

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11:00

🦞Fuzz Ali, (bite-sized) 🌶️

Three Food Memories ·

2026/08/08

On Fijian food guru Fuzz Ali's menu: cooking with Mum and Grandma, lobster curry for Nigella, and Fiji Pantry chilli oil. If you liked this - be sure to listen in to the full episode out tomorrow! (and tell your friends who you think would like it too!) Send us Fan MailTo find out more about the project and Savva - head to threefoodmemories.comInsta - @savvasavas @threefoodmemoriesEmail us at threefoodmemories@plated.com.au, we'd love to hear from you! TFM is produced and edited by Lauren

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66:38

Jess Miller, Deputy Lord Mayor of Sydney LIVE

Three Food Memories ·

2026/07/29

"If you don’t have a sense of humour in politics, you’re stuffed." - Jess MillerOn the Deputy Lord Mayor of Sydney's menu: brown lentil spag bol, fine dining in Canberra, and Grow it Local 2013 with Jill DupleixSides include: serving Margaret and Gough Whitlam, growing up on a herb farm, Ruddock's rudeness, education in the City of Sydney, and a few fun (but scary) facts about life in the big smoke. Oh, and the two wheeled vehicle that guided Jess into politics in the first

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18:16

🍴Jess Miller (bite-sized) 🏢

Three Food Memories ·

2026/07/28

On the Deputy Lord Mayor of Sydney's menu: brown lentil spag bol, fine dining in Canberra, and Grow it Local 2013 with Jill DupleixIf you liked this episode - share with your friends and listen out for the full episode tomorrow! Send us Fan MailTo find out more about the project and Savva - head to threefoodmemories.comInsta - @savvasavas @threefoodmemoriesEmail us at threefoodmemories@plated.com.au, we'd love to hear from you! TFM is produced and edited by Lauren McWhirter with original

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47:15

Anthony Randello-Jahn, The Donut Daddy

Three Food Memories ·

2026/07/19

"There’s something in the universe that rewards you for taking crazy risks" - Anthony Randello-Jahn On The Donut Daddy's menu: Bisnonna's Zippuli, Rockpool With Mum, Beef Mince & Cheese Sides include: Barbeques with mates, Nonno's prickly pears, and Dad's Osso BuccoAnthony's social cause is concerns with capitalism. Send us Fan MailTo find out more about the project and Savva - head to threefoodmemories.comInsta - @savvasavas @threefoodmemoriesEmail us at

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8:02

🍩The Donut Daddy (bite-sized) 💪🏽

Three Food Memories ·

2026/07/18

On The Donut Daddy's menu: Bisnonna's Zippuli, Rockpool with Mum, Beef Mince & Cheese If you liked this, check out the full episode - out tomorrow! And tell your friends! Send us Fan MailTo find out more about the project and Savva - head to threefoodmemories.comInsta - @savvasavas @threefoodmemoriesEmail us at threefoodmemories@plated.com.au, we'd love to hear from you! TFM is produced and edited by Lauren McWhirter with original music by Russell Torrance.

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37:27

Joe Avati, comedian

Three Food Memories ·

2026/07/09

"There's no health and safety in an ethnic house" - Joe AvatiOn comedian Joe Avati's menu: making tomato sauce with the cousins, a three carat cake (no, that's not a typo), and fresh seafood in Spain. Sides include: growing up Italo-Australian, bung-eyes, and funny memories of his brother Antonio who would have turned 50 this year. Joe's social cause is the Kidney Foundation, his brother Antonio surviving until 42 years after having three kidney transplants during his

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4:49

🦞 Joe Avati (bite-sized) 💍

Three Food Memories ·

2026/07/08

On comedian Joe Avati's menu: making tomato sauce with the cousins, a three carat cake (no, that's not a typo), and fresh seafood in Spain. If you liked this, be sure to listen out for the full episode - out tomorrow! Send us Fan MailTo find out more about the project and Savva - head to threefoodmemories.comInsta - @savvasavas @threefoodmemoriesEmail us at threefoodmemories@plated.com.au, we'd love to hear from you! TFM is produced and edited by Lauren McWhirter with original music

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59:11

Emily Scott, chef, restaurateur and author

Three Food Memories ·

2026/06/29

"When we were plating President Biden's food up the Secret Service swapped out the plate to make sure no one was trying to kill him off." - Emily Scott On Emily's menu: fresh peaches in France with Papa, cooking with Ma, and restaurant life. Sides include: cooking for the Queen and ticking the "Mother Box", life by the sea, and the ups and downs of running your own business. Emily's social cause is the Marine Stewardship Council - an international non-profit

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