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 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
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
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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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.
Learn more about him at: www.drsimonpoole.com
Make sure to follow him as well on IG and LinkedIn: @drsimonpoole
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From Dutch Potatoes to Portuguese Roots: Marije Passos' Culinary Bridge Between Portugal and the Netherlands
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
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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.
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