Join food writer Aylin Oney Tan, a historian delving into culinary history, and Dr. Zhaokun Xi, a lecturer in Chinese cultural studies, as they explore how food communicates in unique ways. Discover the symbolism of gifting pears in China, hinting at separation, and the Ethiopian tradition of 'Gursha,' where feeding others fosters connection. Aylin shares fascinating historical uses of food as protest, while we also learn about the significance of Greek koliva in mourning rituals, revealing how food helps us express the unspoken.
