Claudia Roden

In this fascinating conversation, renowned cookbook author and food historian Claudia Roden shares her journey from a large Egyptian Jewish family to becoming a passionate recipe collector. She reveals the impact her refugee experience during the Suez Crisis had on her culinary pursuits. Topics include the diverse Hanukkah food traditions across the Mediterranean and how her work has influenced chefs and food markets. Claudia also reminisces about a recent personal fish dinner, highlighting the simplicity and beauty of Mediterranean cooking.