If This Food Could Talk

Latest Episodes:

Where Cake Meets Consciousness: Helen Goh on Baking as Identity, Community, and Connection Mar 12, 2026

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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.

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Anytime Cakes: Where Baking Meets Memory, with James Beard Award-winning Author and Baking Legend, Dorie Greenspan Dec 18, 2025

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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 curiosity, simplicity, and memory shape the way she bakes — and the way she lives.

This is a conversation about cakes that sit on the counter, meant to be shared with coffee, conversation, and the people you love. About baking as architecture, recipes as storytelling, and why food has the power to keep us connected across generations.

Because sometimes, the most meaningful food isn’t made for a celebration — it becomes one.

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Rooted in Lebanon: The Story of Rose Bechara & the Groves That Made Her Dec 04, 2025

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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.

Follow Rose and her work:

https://darmmess.com/

https://lb.linkedin.com/in/rose-bechara-perini-706807b0

https://www.instagram.com/darmmess/?hl=en

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The People Behind the Pour: Sarah Vachon on Trust, Taste, and True Extra Virgin Olive Oil Nov 20, 2025

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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 mission:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahvachontour

LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/sarahfulton

Citizens of Soil: https://www.citizensofsoil.com/

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The Gentle Revolution: How Saurin Nanavati Builds Hope from the Ground Up Oct 23, 2025

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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 Agriculture LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ethos-agriculture/?viewAsMember=true
Website: www.ethosag.com
Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Ex3IjzYE4I

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Grounds for Change: Coffee, Justice, and the Planet with Etelle Higonnet Oct 02, 2025

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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 world.

Coffee Watch Website : https://coffeewatch.org/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/etelle-higonnet-a600675/

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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 Sep 25, 2025

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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/

Website

Emily: https://oliveoilcritic.com/

Giuliana: giulianamackler.com/

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Heritage in a Cone: Scooping Up Tradition with Chrys Kefalas Sep 11, 2025

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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: https://www.instagram.com/yalagreekicecream/

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Olive Oil, Family, and Flavor: Inside Chef Fadi’s Kitchen Jul 31, 2025

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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/

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What the Grove Taught Her: How Beatrice Karp Turned an Olive Season Into a Calling Jul 17, 2025

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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

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