Three Food Memories

"I might look too much at the poetics of life." – Dr Lisa Cooper
On artist, author and floral designer Dr Lisa Cooper’s menu: a cupboard full of Cadbury’s, a tiny Neapolitan restaurant in Paris that sparked her own Belle Époque, and salad and cigarettes in Beijing - some of the best nights of her life.
Sides include: losing her beloved father at just 14, the grandfathers who stepped in and shaped her life, writing The Flowers, discovering who she truly is, adventures around the world, and finding the love of her life. 
Lisa also shares why The Flowers have become part of the way we celebrate, grieve, remember and love - and what their fleeting, miraculous lives can teach us about our own.
Lisa’s social cause is Transcend Australia, an organisation supporting trans, gender diverse and non-binary young people and their families. Their work provides information, peer support and community for families navigating the questions, complexity and vulnerability that can come with a young person affirming their gender.
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TFM is produced and edited by Lauren McWhirter with original music by Russell Torrance.

Dr Lisa Cooper’s father was her whole wide world. Losing him at just 14 was the most devastating loss of her life - and The Flowers became a place of comfort as she found her way through grief.
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TFM is produced and edited by Lauren McWhirter with original music by Russell Torrance.

"The first time I stepped in the kitchen was when I was in the military" - Francesco Mattana 
On Sardinian chef Francesco Mattana's menu: chasing crabs in the garden for grandad, bread with cheese and bread at Nonna's house, family dinners at Nonna Angelina's house. 
Sides include: working with Gennaro Contaldo (go back and listen to this episode from early 2026 if you haven't already), learning to cook in the military, why Australia was just that little too far away from home, and why conversations at the dinner table are so important.   

Francesco's social cause is Refettorio Felix - whose work is grounded in the social, physical, emotional and environmental impact of a shared meal made from surplus ingredients. Many of their guests come for lunch and then stay for the warmth, care, inclusion and community they find at the Centre.
And for more on Francesco and his  cooking courses, head to: ourcookingjourney.com
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To find out more about the project and Savva - head to threefoodmemories.com
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Email us at threefoodmemories@plated.com.au, we'd love to hear from you! 

TFM is produced and edited by Lauren McWhirter with original music by Russell Torrance.

On Sardinian chef Francesco Mattana's menu: chasing crabs in the garden for grandad, bread with cheese and bread at Nonna's house, family dinners at Nonna Angelina's house. 
If you liked this - be sure to listen out to the full episode out tomorrow! (and share with anyone you think will like it too!) 
Send us Fan Mail
To find out more about the project and Savva - head to threefoodmemories.com
Insta - @savvasavas @threefoodmemories

Email us at threefoodmemories@plated.com.au, we'd love to hear from you! 

TFM is produced and edited by Lauren McWhirter with original music by Russell Torrance.

"I know a person is from Fiji just by the way that they walk" - Fuzz Ali

On Fijian food guru Fuzz Ali's menu: cooking with Mum and Grandma, lobster curry for Nigella, and Fiji Pantry chilli oil. 
Sides include: why the chicken lovo is the best analogy of cross-cultures in Fiji, being a role model for queer Fijians and why Fijian food is the best. 
Fuzz's social cause is downsyndrome.org.au. Fuzz is an ambassador for Down Syndrome NSW, an organisation working to build a more inclusive and accepting community for people with Down syndrome. He runs cooking workshops including one coming up later this year called "Cooking for Independence," which is all about using the kitchen as a place to build confidence. More info at downsyndrome.org.au.
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To find out more about the project and Savva - head to threefoodmemories.com
Insta - @savvasavas @threefoodmemories

Email us at threefoodmemories@plated.com.au, we'd love to hear from you! 

TFM is produced and edited by Lauren McWhirter with original music by Russell Torrance.