If This Food Could Talk

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

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 long

What If Your Skincare Was as Simple as Your Food?

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 o

A Greek Mom, a Rolling Pin, and 75 Recipes That Became a Legacy

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 Constantelli

Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives Creator David Page on Food History, TV Production & Culinary Storytelling

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

Why Your Olive Oil Might Not Be What You Think (And What Jill Myers Is Changing)

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 unc

Where Cooking Meets Storytelling: Inside Robert Apelian’s Fustuk

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

Deborah Koons Garcia: Future Of Food 20 Years Later

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

Cheese History, Microbiology & Sustainability: Rethinking Traditional Cheese with Bronwen & Francis Percival

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 Re

Where Soil Meets Consciousness: The MilkTrekker on Food, Land, and Living Intentionally

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 si

Where Cake Meets Consciousness: Helen Goh on Baking as Identity, Community, and Connection

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,

Anytime Cakes: Where Baking Meets Memory, with James Beard Award-winning Author and Baking Legend, Dorie Greenspan

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 ba

Rooted in Lebanon: The Story of Rose Bechara & the Groves That Made Her

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 eve

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

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 tal

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

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 exp

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

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 th

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

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

Heritage in a Cone: Scooping Up Tradition with Chrys Kefalas

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

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

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 h

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

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

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

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. Lea