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 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 and her...

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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 the hands that feed ...

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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 conversation about waki...

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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-mackler/ We...

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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. Website: htt...

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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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From Dutch Potatoes to Portuguese Roots: Marije Passos' Culinary Bridge Between Portugal and the Netherlands

June 19, 2025 • 16 mins

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 a...

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More Than a Meal: Dr. Sonda Laroussi on Food as Health, Generational Wisdom, and turning Passion into Mission

June 5, 2025 • 23 mins

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 cuisine Get to kn...

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Dimitra's Table: Where Memory Meets Olive Oil

May 22, 2025 • 24 mins

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 c...

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If This Food Could Talk Season 2 Trailer

May 21, 2025 • 1 min

🍷 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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By Us For Us - Culinary Trailblazer Freda DeKnight, Ebony Magazine’s First Food Editor

December 28, 2023 • 30 mins

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 co...

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If Your Food Could Talk

December 14, 2023 • 31 mins

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...

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The Holy Loophole: How a California Winery Survived Prohibition

November 30, 2023 • 31 mins

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 ...

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Born In The USA - The Surprising History of Chinese Food in America

November 16, 2023 • 38 mins

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. Ch...

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The Bison Are Back: Reclaiming Native American Foodways

November 2, 2023 • 27 mins

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 ne...

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We Want Your Food Stories For An Upcoming Episode

October 24, 2023 • 1 min

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...

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Long Live Leftovers: Chef Jacques Pépin on the Joy of Thrifty Cooking

October 19, 2023 • 40 mins

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. Jac...

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From Sauerkraut to Miso: How Fermentation Changed the World

October 5, 2023 • 39 mins

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 hi...

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If This Food Could Talk

Episodes

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.css-r6mb8g{margin:0;word-break:break-word;display:-webkit-box;-webkit-box-orient:vertical;box-orient:vertical;-webkit-line-clamp:1;overflow:hidden;}The Gentle Revolution: How Saurin Nanavati Builds Hope from the Ground Up

Grounds for Change: Coffee, Justice, and the Planet with Etelle Higonnet

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

Heritage in a Cone: Scooping Up Tradition with Chrys Kefalas

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

What the Grove Taught Her: How Beatrice Karp Turned an Olive Season Into a Calling

The Science of Flavor: Dr. Simon Poole on the Medicine of Mediterranean Food

From Dutch Potatoes to Portuguese Roots: Marije Passos' Culinary Bridge Between Portugal and the Netherlands

More Than a Meal: Dr. Sonda Laroussi on Food as Health, Generational Wisdom, and turning Passion into Mission

Dimitra's Table: Where Memory Meets Olive Oil

If This Food Could Talk Season 2 Trailer

By Us For Us - Culinary Trailblazer Freda DeKnight, Ebony Magazine’s First Food Editor

If Your Food Could Talk

The Holy Loophole: How a California Winery Survived Prohibition

Born In The USA - The Surprising History of Chinese Food in America

The Bison Are Back: Reclaiming Native American Foodways

We Want Your Food Stories For An Upcoming Episode

Long Live Leftovers: Chef Jacques Pépin on the Joy of Thrifty Cooking

From Sauerkraut to Miso: How Fermentation Changed the World

Popular Podcasts

The People Behind the Pour: Sarah Vachon on Trust, Taste, and True Extra Virgin Olive Oil

The Gentle Revolution: How Saurin Nanavati Builds Hope from the Ground Up