The 2 Best If This Food Could Talk Podcast Episodes
1) Swimming in Olive Oil: An Ancient Love Affair
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, ...Show More
2) The Bison Are Back: Reclaiming Native American Foodways
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 ...Show More
3) 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 every tree carries a memory and e...Show More
4) 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 talk about the farmers, families,...Show More
5) 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 explore what it really means to g...Show More
6) 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 the hidden journey behind each c...Show More
7) Crushing Myths & Olives: How 11-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 Macler join Claudia to reveal what makes great olive oil truly great — from grove to mill, label to table. ...Show More
8) 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 recipe became a modern celebra...Show More
9) 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 him and his works:https://www.f...Show More
10) 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 her socials: @beaoliveoil @b...Show More