If This Food Could Talk

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 uncover what’s really happening behind the bottle — from labeling confusion to the realities producers face around the world.It’s a conversation about integrity, community, and why the future of food depends on connection, not just consumption.
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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 visually rich story shaped by cooking, cultural memory, and an obsession with getting every detail right — right down to the recipes.

From eggplant dishes and yogurt soup to ancient culinary inspiration, this conversation explores how food can shape storytelling in the most unexpected ways.

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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 the Real Organic Project. Recently named one of the "best climate podcasts" by Earth.org, the Real Organic Podcast uncovers the forces reshaping organic food – and our dinner plates. Hosted by Linley Dixon and Dave Chapman, each episode features deep conversations with farmers, scientists, chefs, and journalists fighting to keep organic food honest.

Like today’s special episode with filmmaker Deborah Koons Garcia. It’s been 20 years since the release of her influential documentary “The Future of Food,” and she reflects on how the food system has changed - and how it hasn’t. It’s a beautiful conversation where Deborah shares her thoughts about GMOs, corporate control, the rise of regenerative farming, and why she released “Symphony of the Soil,” a film celebrating the beauty and complexity of living earth.

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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 Reinventing the Wheel, about the history of cheese, the role of microbes in flavor, and the evolution of dairy farming from traditional practices to modern industrial production.From artisanal cheesemaking and raw milk to sustainability and global food systems, this conversation explores how cheese is made, how it’s changed, and what it means for the future of food.

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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 sits down with writer, regenerative living advocate, and self-described MilkTrekker, Trevor Warmedahl, joining from the Sonoran Desert. Together, they explore the connection between soil, milk, and the foods we love — and how returning to more intentional, grounded practices can transform not just what we eat, but how we live.
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