Taras Grescoe

Taras Grescoe is a journalist and author of The Lost Supper, focusing on ancient foods and biodiversity, while Andreas Viestad, a restaurateur and author of Dinner in Rome, delves into culinary archaeology. They explore how reviving lost ingredients can enhance health and ecological resilience. Grescoe argues that dietary diversity is key to combating modern ailments, while Viestad illustrates how a single Roman meal reveals historical narratives. They discuss how flavor shaped human evolution and trade, connecting food deeply to culture and history.