If This Food Could Talk

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 all of us.

Episodes

The Places That Changed Him: Rajan Datar on Travel, Food & the Stories We Bring Home

September 10, 2026 • 44 mins
What if the most important thing you bring home from a journey isn't a souvenir—but a story? To kick off Season 5 of If This Food Could Talk, Claudia sits down with longtime BBC travel presenter Rajan Datar for a conversation about a lifetime of exploring the world—and the food, people, and unexpected moments that made those journeys unforgettable. From discovering cultures through food to reconnecting with identi...
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What If Your Skincare Was as Simple as Your Food?

July 30, 2026 • 54 mins
Her skincare routine was expensive, consistent… and making things worse.In this episode of If This Food Could Talk, Claudia Hanna sits down with Sarah D’Amelio, founder of Skin Can Do, to explore what happens when you start questioning what’s really inside the products you use every day.From mixing ingredients in her kitchen to building a clean, ingredient-first skincare brand, Sarah shares how simplicity, tradit...
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A Greek Mom, a Rolling Pin, and 75 Recipes That Became a Legacy

June 26, 2026 • 48 mins
What do you do when grief hits… unexpectedly and all at once?In this episode of If This Food Could Talk, Claudia Hanna sits down with comedian and author Gus Constantellis to talk about his cookbook My Greek Mom’s Recipes — a deeply personal project born just days after his mother’s sudden passing.Blending humor, family stories, and traditional Greek cooking, Gus shares how food became a way to process loss...
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Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives Creator David Page on Food History, TV Production & Culinary Storytelling

June 11, 2026 • 63 mins
How does a journalist covering global revolutions become the creator of one of the most iconic food shows in America? In this episode of If This Food Could Talk, Claudia Hanna sits down with Emmy-winning journalist and Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives creator David Page to shares his journey from international news to culinary storytelling — and how food became his lens for understanding culture, history, and human connection. ...
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Why Your Olive Oil Might Not Be What You Think (And What Jill Myers Is Changing)

May 28, 2026 • 56 mins
Is your olive oil actually what it claims to be?In this episode of If This Food Could Talk, Claudia Hanna sits down with Jill Myers, founder of Women in Olive Oil, to uncover what’s really happening behind the bottle — from labeling confusion to the realities producers face around the world.It’s a conversation about integrity, community, and why the future of food depends on connection, not just consumption. Learn...
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Where Cooking Meets Storytelling: Inside Robert Apelian’s Fustuk

May 14, 2026 • 56 mins
He didn’t just create a graphic novel — he built it through food. In this episode of If This Food Could Talk, Robert Apelian joins Claudia Hanna to talk about Fustuk, a visually rich story shaped by cooking, cultural memory, and an obsession with getting every detail right — right down to the recipes. From eggplant dishes and yogurt soup to ancient culinary inspiration, this conversation explores how food can sh...
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Deborah Koons Garcia: Future Of Food 20 Years Later

April 22, 2026 • 62 mins
This week we’re sharing a special episode from our friends at the Real Organic Podcast, the award-winning “Best Sustainability, Environment & Climate Podcast” produced by the Real Organic Project. Recently named one of the "best climate podcasts" by Earth.org, the Real Organic Podcast uncovers the forces reshaping organic food – and our dinner plates. Hosted by Linley Dixon and Dave Chapman, each episode...
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Cheese History, Microbiology & Sustainability: Rethinking Traditional Cheese with Bronwen & Francis Percival

April 9, 2026 • 68 mins
What is “real” cheese — and how has it changed over time?In this episode of If This Food Could Talk, Claudia Hanna speaks with Bronwen and Francis Percival, authors of Reinventing the Wheel, about the history of cheese, the role of microbes in flavor, and the evolution of dairy farming from traditional practices to modern industrial production.From artisanal cheesemaking and raw milk to sustainability and global f...
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Where Soil Meets Consciousness: The MilkTrekker on Food, Land, and Living Intentionally

March 26, 2026 • 51 mins
In celebration of World Cheese Day, this episode of If This Food Could Talk invites us to look beyond the plate — and into the land where it all begins. Claudia Hanna sits down with writer, regenerative living advocate, and self-described MilkTrekker, Trevor Warmedahl, joining from the Sonoran Desert. Together, they explore the connection between soil, milk, and the foods we love — and how returning to more intention...
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Where Cake Meets Consciousness: Helen Goh on Baking as Identity, Community, and Connection

March 12, 2026 • 62 mins
What happens when a psychologist follows her curiosity into the kitchen? In this episode of If This Food Could Talk, Claudia Hanna sits down with celebrated pastry chef, author, and former psychologist Helen Goh to explore the unexpected path that led her from studying the human mind to creating some of the world’s most beloved desserts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Anytime Cakes: Where Baking Meets Memory, with James Beard Award-winning Author and Baking Legend, Dorie Greenspan

December 18, 2025 • 42 mins
What makes a cake unforgettable isn’t just the recipe — it’s the memory it carries. In this episode of If This Food Could Talk, Claudia Hanna sits down with legendary baker and James Beard Award–winning author Dorie Greenspan to talk about the stories behind her beloved book Dorie’s Anytime Cakes. From a life-changing strawberry tart in Paris to honey cakes baked by her grandmother, Dorie shares how c...
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Rooted in Lebanon: The Story of Rose Bechara & the Groves That Made Her

December 4, 2025 • 45 mins
Some people make olive oil — Rose Bechara was raised by it. In this intimate conversation, Rose invites Claudia into the world of her family’s Lebanese groves, where every tree carries a memory and every harvest is an act of devotion. She shares how preserving her family’s land became her purpose, how tradition shapes her craft, and why olive oil is more than a product — it’s a legacy you taste. Fo...
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The People Behind the Pour: Sarah Vachon on Trust, Taste, and True Extra Virgin Olive Oil

November 20, 2025 • 48 mins
What if you knew the real story behind the olive oil on your table? In this heartfelt episode, Claudia sits down with Sarah Vachon, co-founder of Citizens of Soil, to talk about the farmers, families, and landscapes that shape every bottle she brings into the world. Sarah shares how honoring small producers, protecting biodiversity, and building trust through transparency became her life’s work. Stay connected with Sarah a...
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The Gentle Revolution: How Saurin Nanavati Builds Hope from the Ground Up

October 23, 2025 • 49 mins
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 th...
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Grounds for Change: Coffee, Justice, and the Planet with Etelle Higonnet

October 2, 2025 • 45 mins
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 conve...
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Crushing Myths & Olives: How 8-Time Author Emily Lycopolus and Food Consultant Giuliana Mackler Teach Us to Taste, Choose, Cook with and Celebrate Olive Oil

September 25, 2025 • 56 mins
Ever wondered what extra virgin really means? Olive oil experts Emily Lycopolus and Giuliana Mackler 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-mackle...
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Heritage in a Cone: Scooping Up Tradition with Chrys Kefalas

September 11, 2025 • 18 mins
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. ...
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Olive Oil, Family, and Flavor: Inside Chef Fadi’s Kitchen

July 31, 2025 • 25 mins
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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What the Grove Taught Her: How Beatrice Karp Turned an Olive Season Into a Calling

July 17, 2025 • 33 mins
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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The Science of Flavor: Dr. Simon Poole on the Medicine of Mediterranean Food

July 3, 2025 • 56 mins
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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