Good Food Podcast: Georgina Hayden on Greek Flavours and Embracing Identity
In this episode of the Good Food Podcast, host Dan Lepard speaks with chef and food writer Georgina Hayden about her Greek heritage and how it has influenced her cooking. Hayden discusses the importance of using fresh, seasonal ingredients and how she likes to cook with her family's traditional recipes. She also talks about her new cookbook, *Taverna: Recipes from the Heart of Greece,* which celebrates the flavours and traditions of Greek cuisine.
Key Takeaways
* The importance of using fresh, seasonal ingredients.
* The role of family and tradition in cooking.
* The importance of embracing your identity in your cooking.
About Georgina Hayden
Georgina Hayden is a chef, food writer, and author. She is the author of several cookbooks, including *Taverna: Recipes from the Heart of Greece,* *The Greek Food Bible,* and *Sirocco: Flavours of the Eastern Mediterranean.* Hayden is also a regular contributor to The Guardian and The Sydney Morning Herald.
About the Good Food Podcast
The Good Food Podcast is a weekly podcast about food and cooking. The podcast is hosted by Dan Lepard, a chef and food writer. Each episode of the podcast features an interview with a different guest, who discusses their food philosophy, their cooking techniques, and their favourite recipes.
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