Bitter/Sweet

A podcast exploring how food connects us to our deepest memories. In each episode guests focus on a highly memorable meal and reveal why it was so impactful.

Mama J's Saturday Dinner 05/08/2023

Mama J's Saturday Dinner In the final episode of Bitter/Sweet we meet Natasha’s Jamaican grandma; Mama J. We learn about the last meal that she prepared for her daughter and why she cooks soup for dinner every Saturday. /episode/index/show/79dd37c9-084b-44af-bad3-357e500affbb/id/26777346

An introduction to Mama J 05/01/2023

An introduction to Mama J This mini episode is the precursor to the final chapter of Bitter/Sweet. We are introduced to Natasha's grandma; Mama J and her kitchen. We get a glimpse of Mama J’s forthright personality and learn why soup holds so much personal meaning before the finale! /episode/index/show/79dd37c9-084b-44af-bad3-357e500affbb/id/26687028

Tim's Sushi Adventure 04/24/2023

Tim's Sushi Adventure In this episode Tim Blanks of the Business of Fashion shares how new food experiences can reveal parts of ourselves that we didn’t know existed and how relationships can change our lives forever. In his story we learn about how his first encounter with a Japanese meal including sushi and tempura ignited a passionate love affair. /episode/index/show/79dd37c9-084b-44af-bad3-357e500affbb/id/26636781

Markus's Family Soup 04/17/2023

Markus's Family Soup The magic of a meal is not always experienced in the moment. Markus Hippi’s story about his childhood memory of Finnish fish soup will not only have you yearning for the familiar but will remind you that there are times in our lives that we can never return to. His vivid account of his grandmas's fish soup and its powerful family connection will evoke recollections that awaken your senses. /episode/index/show/79dd37c9-084b-44af-bad3-357e500affbb/id/26558502

Anna’s Life Changing Noodles 04/02/2023

Anna’s Life Changing Noodles In this episode we learn how a bowl of noodles helped Anna Burn’s reclaim agency over her life. Anna is an artistic director and consultant who brings the stories of luxury fashion brands to life through design. Her evocative food memory reveals how her sweet tooth led her to a meal in Cambodia that changed her relationship with food forever. Explore Anna’s compelling work: Follow Anna on Instagram: /episode/index/show/79dd37c9-084b-44af-bad3-357e500affbb/id/26418858

Jeremy's Lunch with a side of Kindness 03/27/2023

Jeremy's Lunch with a side of Kindness Something powerful occurs when food and kindness are combined. Jeremy King, London's favourite restaurateur shares a story about a meal in France that shaped his career. In this episode we learn how food and generosity can be a catalyst for change. /episode/index/show/79dd37c9-084b-44af-bad3-357e500affbb/id/26350956

Natasha's Sunday Dinners 03/27/2023

Natasha's Sunday Dinners Sunday dinners have taken on a new meaning for Natasha Miller, the host of Bitter/Sweet. In this episode we learn why that is and what inspired Natasha to explore the relationship between food and memories. And, why loss has given her quest new purpose. /episode/index/show/79dd37c9-084b-44af-bad3-357e500affbb/id/26350893

Bitter/Sweet Trailer 02/22/2023

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