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If This Food Could Talk

Everything we eat has a story to tell. What does our food say about who we are, where we come from, and about the way we live? How does it help us connect with neighbors and understand foreign cultures? Aside from being delicious, why do we care so much about food? We take a look into the world’s pantry and come back with incredible stories. In each episode, Mediterranean lifestyle expert Claudia Hanna travels the globe to offer savory (and sound-rich) stories of how much food means and has meant to

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49:14

The Gentle Revolution: How Saurin Nanavati Builds...

If This Food Could Talk ·

2025/10/23

Behind every cup of coffee and every bite we take, there’s a farmer whose story is rarely told. In this moving conversation, Claudia sits down with Saurin Nanavati to explore what it really means to grow food with care — for people, for land, and for the future. From cooperative farming to climate resilience, Saurin reminds us that sustainability begins with connection — and that every meal is a chance to honor the hands that feed us.Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/saurin-nanavati-a2623a86 Ethos

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45:50

Grounds for Change: Coffee, Justice, and the Planet...

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2025/10/02

What if your morning coffee could tell the story of our planet? In this episode, Claudia sits down with human rights advocate and lawyer, Etelle Higonnet, to uncover the hidden journey behind each cup — from the farmers tending fragile landscapes to the forests at risk of disappearing. Through Etelle’s lens, coffee becomes more than a daily ritual; it’s a reflection of justice, climate, and care. This is a conversation about waking up — not just to coffee, but to the choices that shape our

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56:28

Crushing Myths & Olives: How 11-Time Author Emily...

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2025/09/25

Ever wondered what extra virgin really means? Olive oil experts Emily Lycopolus and Giuliana Macler join Claudia to reveal what makes great olive oil truly great — from grove to mill, label to table. Learn how to taste, store, and love olive oil every day.Emily: Instagram.com/oliveoilcritic https://www.facebook.com/OliveOilCritic/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-lycopolus/ Giuliana: linkedin.com/in/giuliana-mackler/ Website Emily: https://oliveoilcritic.com/ Giuliana:

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18:12

Heritage in a Cone: Scooping Up Tradition with Chrys...

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2025/09/11

What if ice cream could carry the soul of a culture? In this episode, Claudia sits down with Chrys Kefalas, founder of Yala Greek Ice Cream, to talk about how one family recipe became a modern celebration of heritage and hospitality. From the creamy richness of Greek yogurt to the joy of gathering around the table, Chrys shares how Yala is more than dessert — it’s a love letter to memory, tradition, and togetherness.Website: https://www.yalagreekicecream.com/ Instagram:

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25:49

Olive Oil, Family, and Flavor: Inside Chef Fadi’s...

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2025/07/31

Raised with the scent of sumac and slow-simmered stews, Chef Fadi opens up about his roots, his favorite dishes, and why cooking is his love language.Learn more about him and his works:https://www.fadikattan.com/https://www.instagram.com/fadi.f.kattan/https://www.facebook.com/cheffadikattan/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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33:35

What the Grove Taught Her: How Beatrice Karp Turned...

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2025/07/17

A season on a Tuscan farm became a lesson in food systems, integrity, and soul work. Hear how Beatrice turned hard labor into a company with purpose.Follow her storyin her socials: @beaoliveoil @beatricexkarp Get to know more about her purpose: www.beaoliveoil.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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56:46

The Science of Flavor: Dr. Simon Poole on the...

If This Food Could Talk ·

2025/07/03

From olive groves to operating rooms, Dr. Poole shares how ancient eating habits are backed by modern science — and why food is our first and most powerful medicine.Learn more about him at: www.drsimonpoole.com Make sure to follow him as well on IG and LinkedIn: @drsimonpoole Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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16:51

From Dutch Potatoes to Portuguese Roots: Marije...

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2025/06/19

Raised on boiled potatoes and butter sauce, Marije Passos never imagined she'd fall in love — with a man, a culture, and a way of cooking. In this episode, she shares the story of how one unforgettable Portuguese dish changed her life, why chestnuts belong in your pantry, and what it means to truly root yourself in food, land, and legacy.Catch her and her work at: https://www.passeite.com/@marijepassos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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23:30

More Than a Meal: Dr. Sonda Laroussi on Food as...

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2025/06/05

From kitchen rituals to cultural memory, Dr. Sonda Laroussi is a badass Tunisian scientist turned olive grower turned world wide olive oil judge. Dr. Sonda shares how food nourishes not just the body, but the spirit — and why recipes are often acts of survival and love. Join us as we discuss her mission to turn the humble Tunisian olive - often a commodity to European brands, into a powerhouse elevated Tunisian cuisineGet to know her and her works at:

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24:20

Dimitra's Table: Where Memory Meets Olive Oil

If This Food Could Talk ·

2025/05/22

Join us for a soulful chat with Dimitra,Mathiopoulou, founder of The Olive Routes in Kalamata, Greece. Dimitra's life is woven with the rhythm of the land. From pressing olives with her family to reviving old traditions, Dimitra reminds us that food isn’t just sustenance — it’s the keeper of memory, identity, and deep connection.Check out her website 👉https://theoliveroutes.com/and IG @theoliveroutes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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If This Food Could Talk Season 2 Trailer

If This Food Could Talk ·

2025/05/21

🍷 New stories. ✈️ New flavors. 💚 Same soul.Season 2 of If This Food Could Talk is ready to pour. Tap the link & get ready taste the first episode on May 22nd! 🎧 #NewPodcastAlert #IfThisFoodCouldTalk #Season2Vibes #ClaudiaTravels #FoodCulturePodcast #mediterreneandiet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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30:05

By Us For Us - Culinary Trailblazer Freda DeKnight,...

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2023/12/28

Before Freda DeKnight began writing for Ebony Magazine in 1946, American publications that centered on Black cuisine were overwhelmingly written by white writers for white audiences, often using harmful caricatures and dangerous stereotypes. This week, we’ll discover how one Black American food writer changed the culinary narrative.Freda DeKnight’s food column and book - A Date With A Dish - helped revolutionize Black culinary coverage in post WWII America, breaking new ground for an entire

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31:32

If Your Food Could Talk

If This Food Could Talk ·

2023/12/14

In today’s episode we turn the mic on our listeners and hear what food matters to them - and why. We hear hilarious and touching stories from Italy to Iceland, Cairo to Los Angeles. Get ready to be transported and hear about some of the most delicious (and well, not so delicious) stories that will have you laughing, crying, and connecting. Hosted by Claudia Hanna Episode Guests: Kamilia Hanna (Claudia’s mom) My Greek Table Host Diane Kochilas Yan Can Cook Host Chef Martin Yan Recipes: We have

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31:09

The Holy Loophole: How a California Winery Survived...

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2023/11/30

Thank God for wine. No, really! Wine has always played a part in the culture of the church. It’s what Jesus drank at the last supper, priests bless it during Catholic mass, and if you drink enough of it you might start having visions of the divine. But in the early 20th century, this millenia-old church culture was under threat. The temperance movement ushered in an era of prohibition. Wine barrels were cracked open with axes. The streets and sewers ran red, white, and sparkling. And in Southern

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38:22

Born In The USA - The Surprising History of Chinese...

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2023/11/16

There are more Chinese restaurants in the US today than there are McDonalds, Burger Kings and KFC’s combined. It's neck and neck with pizza as America's most ordered takeout. How did Chinese-American cuisine become so deeply embedded in American communities? This week, we’re talking with New York Times bestselling author, journalist and documentary producer, Jennifer 8 Lee about the origins of 3 famous Chinese American dishes. Chop Suey, Fortune Cookies, and General Tso’s Chicken. We’ll uncover

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27:00

The Bison Are Back: Reclaiming Native American Foodways

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2023/11/02

Bison meat has been showing up on many restaurant menus lately, but Native Americans have a relationship with the iconic animal that goes back thousands of years. Today we meet Jayme Murray, who runs a tribal-owned bison herd on the Cheyenne River Sioux reservation in South Dakota, and Chef Ben Jacobs, co-founder of Tocabe in Denver. Their stories help explain why the bison is so central to Indigenous American history, and how a new generation of Native American ranchers and chefs are restoring

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We Want Your Food Stories For An Upcoming Episode

If This Food Could Talk ·

2023/10/24

We are putting together a show all about the special dishes in our lives. Be they elaborate all day affairs or quick and simple we know it's not just about nutrients and taste, it's about people and story. So, we want to hear from you! As we are nearing the holidays and the end of the year, we are thinking about the food in our own families and lives. We all have recipes that have been passed down… or even meals that … stay with us. What do these dishes say about who we are, and where we come

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40:16

Long Live Leftovers: Chef Jacques Pépin on the Joy of...

If This Food Could Talk ·

2023/10/19

As a child in eastern France, Jacques Pépin learned never to waste a scrap of food. Raised during and after the rationing of WWII, he watched closely as his mother, Jeanette, built a successful career as a restaurateur by the skin of her teeth (and her chickens). Today, Jacques is a beloved celebrity chef. And yet he’s never forgotten what he knows about keeping food, and life delicious, without squandering ingredients or time. Jacques sits down with Host Claudia Hanna to explain how what he calls

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39:26

From Sauerkraut to Miso: How Fermentation Changed the...

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2023/10/05

In recent years, more and more fermented foods like kimchi, probiotic yogurt and kombucha have hit supermarket shelves in America, along with news of their purported health benefits. But where did fermentation come from, and how did this ancient practice help change the landscape of our world? Today, on If This Food Could Talk, we are taking a deep dive into the art and science of fermentation – a food practice with a universal history. One that is deeply intertwined with the evolution of humanity

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33:04

Swimming in Olive Oil: An Ancient Love Affair

If This Food Could Talk ·

2023/09/21

In the Mediterranean, olive oil is more than an ingredient. It’s a way of life. For thousands of years, the humble olive has been used for everything under the sun. It’s been made into a cooking oil, a holy offering, a balm, a bite-sized snack, and even sunscreen. Today, we’re taking you to the ancient Greek isle of Crete to explore the early life of one of the oldest living olive trees in the world and to uncover its sacred relationship with the Minoan people. We’ll then follow olive oil’s

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