Three Food Memories

"I love eating with my hands. It’s not very couth." - Fanny Lumsden 

In this episode of Three Food Memories you meet the effervescent Fanny Lumsden. Wool broker turned singer-songwriter and child of a bush poet farmer, entertainment runs in the blood. 

On the menu: Camp Oven Roast while camping in the high country, CWA Lemon Slice at the Tallimba Hall Deb Ball, & Dan's Laksa for the neighbours after 26 days with no power.

Sides include: living through the millenial drought, being true to the independent music spirit, how she met hubby and band...

On the menu: spicy Pho with Mum, pasta and avocado sandwiches (not together), and Masala dosa also with Mum. 

Sides include: why making a feature film out of his trauma instead of getting professional help seemed like a good idea, cartoon character grandparents, an epic four plane journey to interview Louis Theroux and Michael Parkinson, and why you'll never hear him talking rugby league. 

For more on Marc, check out his website: marcfennell.com. 

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"The doctor said I was the most constipated child he had ever seen" - Marc Fennell 

This episode of Three Food Memories is not all about poo, I promise. 

Meet Marc Fennell - tv presenter, radio host, journalist and maker of things. Marc's list of award-winning podcasts and documentaries is longer than all our legs combined. You'll know him from Stuff the British Style, It Burns, Mastermind, the State of Man, The Kingdom, The Feed, and if you're retro chic he'll be lodged deep in your psyche as triplej's That. Movie. Guy. IYKYK.

Season 4 kicks off this Tuesday October 20th with Marc Fennell, Fanny Lumsden, Lauren Dubois, Lucy Barnard, Julia Busittil Nishimura and more...

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

Head back to February 2025 when Savva chatted with the excellent JMo Confidential's Jonathon Moran. The candid conversation covers everything from grief and politics, to mental health and discovering long-lost siblings.

On the menu: Mum's spag bol, Hot Pot, and an extinct icecream.

You can find out more about JMo and his book here: jonathonmoran.com.au/

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Head back to November 2022 when Savva chatted with his magnificent high-school friend Natalie Imbruglia. The candid conversation covers everything from growing up on the Central Coast, a cringe-worthy meeting with Sophia Loren, leaving school in year 11, and the fame and flounder of Neighbours stardom in London. 

On the menu: Nonna's pasta, Mum's rainbow sandwiches, and the creamiest of pistachio granitas on the island of Lipari. 

Catch her tour dates in Aus and the UK here - https://natalieimbruglia.com/ 

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Head back to October 2024 when Savva chatted with the one and only Gina Chick in his home in Surry Hills. They speak about Gina's winning mindset on Alone, the raw gift to the world of losing her child, and growing up in Jervis Bay. 

On the menu: egg sangas, chocolate cake, and lobster ceviche. 

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"I ate my TEE score. I had to go to hypnotherapy to remember what it was" - Megan Morton 

On interior designer Megan Morton's menu: mum's homemade Macca's birthday surprise, Jaipuri pilaf, and poppyseed cake with a glass of Madeira. Sides include: growing up amongst bananas, the magic of the "Greedy Eye", and why she went to schoolies in Paris instead of the Gold Coast (we wish we had that idea!).  

For more on Megan, head to her website: meganmorton.com or Insta: instagram.com/megan_morton

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On interior designer Megan Morton's menu: mum's homemade Macca's birthday surprise, Jaipuri pilaf, and poppyseed cake with a glass of Madeira 

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"I do judge a book by its cover" - Frances Whiting

On author, columnist, and journalist Frances Whiting's menu: 

Sunday roast, down-stairs Chinese, and Kolaczki (Polish cookies) 

Sides include: growing up in Indooroopilly, what it takes for an imaginary person to become real, and the secrets to her 101 year old mum's most excellent baked potatoes (did someone say "salt"?). 

You can grab a copy of Frances' new book The Nocturnals here. 

Frances' social cause is the incredible Small Steps 4 Hannah which exist...

On author and journalist Frances Whiting's menu: 

Sunday roast, down-stairs Chinese, and Kolaczki (Polish cookies) 

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"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 als...

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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"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.   

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. 

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"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...

On Fijian food guru Fuzz Ali's menu: cooking with Mum and Grandma, lobster curry for Nigella, and Fiji Pantry chilli oil. 

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"If you don’t have a sense of humour in politics, you’re stuffed." - Jess Miller

On the Deputy Lord Mayor of Sydney's menu: brown lentil spag bol, fine dining in Canberra, and Grow it Local 2013 with Jill Dupleix

Sides include: serving Margaret and Gough Whitlam, growing up on a herb farm, Ruddock's rudeness, education in the City of Sydney, and a few fun (but scary) facts about life in the big smoke. Oh, and the two wheeled vehicle that guided Jess into politics in the first place. 

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On the Deputy Lord Mayor of Sydney's menu: brown lentil spag bol, fine dining in Canberra, and Grow it Local 2013 with Jill Dupleix

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"There’s something in the universe that rewards you for taking crazy risks" - Anthony Randello-Jahn 

On The Donut Daddy's menu: Bisnonna's Zippuli, Rockpool With Mum, Beef Mince & Cheese 

Sides include: Barbeques with mates, Nonno's prickly pears, and Dad's Osso Bucco

Anthony's social cause is concerns with capitalism. 

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On The Donut Daddy's menu: Bisnonna's Zippuli, Rockpool with Mum, Beef Mince & Cheese 

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"There's no health and safety in an ethnic house" - Joe Avati

On comedian Joe Avati's menu: making tomato sauce with the cousins, a three carat cake (no, that's not a typo), and fresh seafood in Spain. 

Sides include: growing up Italo-Australian, bung-eyes, and funny memories of his brother Antonio who would have turned 50 this year. 

Joe's social cause is the Kidney Foundation, his brother Antonio surviving until 42 years after having three kidney transplants during his life. The Kidney Foundation is the peak national body championing kidney disease prevention, early detection, and comprehensive pa...

On comedian Joe Avati's menu: making tomato sauce with the cousins, a three carat cake (no, that's not a typo), and fresh seafood in Spain. 

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"When we were plating President Biden's food up the Secret Service swapped out the plate to make sure no one was trying to kill him off." - Emily Scott 

On Emily's menu: fresh peaches in France with Papa, cooking with Ma, and restaurant life. 

Sides include: cooking for the Queen and ticking the "Mother Box", life by the sea, and the ups and downs of running your own business. 

Emily's social cause is the Marine Stewardship Council - an international non-profit organisation on a mission to stop overfishing. When you buy...

"We have celiacs, sugar-free, vegans, vegetarians, pescatarians, and absolute carnivores in the family. When I'm cooking for say 34 on Christmas day, I'm making a range of different dishes. It's amazing how if you put a bit of planning into it, how easy it is to be able to feed all those people" - Johanna Griggs AM 

On the menu: Nanna's lemon sponge, cooking en masse, and all the Better Homes and Gardens goodness. 

Sides include: random hitchhikers, being a world class swimmer, roadtrips with Karen Martini and hubby Todd (who she wooed for 6 months with di...

On Johanna Griggs's menu: Nanna's lemon sponge, cooking en masse, and all the Better Homes and Gardens goodness. 

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Hello, Savva here! 

We're moving to fight the algorithm and coincide our video releases on YouTube with our audio episodes. 

From June 21 we'll be moving to a 10 day cycle - starting with the wonderful Johanna Griggs. 

You can catch our YouTube episodes here - youtube.com/@threefoodmemories

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"My rice paper rolls are like cocaine" - Nahji Chu

On the menu: camp eggs and rice, rice paper rolls, and pizza in a cave. 

Sides include: what it was like fleeing Laos as a child, arriving in Cessnock as a refugee, going to school with Karen Martini, the rise and fall of Miss Chu, and a lot of swearing **warning  - if coarse words offend you, be prepared**

Nahji's social cause is First Nations Fashion and Design - a not-for-profit Indigenous Corporation whose core business is to support the development an...

"You can never have too much of a good feeling" - Sophie Ellis-Bextor

On this episode of Three Food Memories you'll sit down with the one and only darling of (kitchen) disco, Sophie Ellis-Bextor.

On the menu: lobster casserole cooked by her husband Richard, spaghetti pomodoro by the beach in Italy, and cod and chorizo stew with the band and baby. 

Sides include: musings on music, family, work, and being a mum to five boys. Oh, and a random eBay purchase that's become part of the wallpaper.  

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On singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor's menu: lobster casserole, pasta by the beach, and cod and chorizo stew. 

Wanna hear the full episode? Listen in tomorrow Tuesday June 2, and make sure to tell someone you know loves Sophie Ellis-Bextor! 

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"There is no greater meal than an egg"  - Elizabeth Hewson

On this eggcellent episode of Three Food Memories you meet Sydney's Elizabeth Hewson - cookbook author, and creator of the infamous Saturday Night Pasta. 

On the menu: the Snow Egg, egg with truffle in Italy, and home made pasta (of course). 

Lizzy's social cause is The Lachlan Kean Foundation - lachlankeanfoundation.org.

Lizzy's friend Lachie sadly died of bowel cancer at the age of just 37. The Lachlan Kean Foundation mission is to raise awareness and fund res...

On Saturday Night Pasta's Elizabeth Hewson's menu: Peter Gilmore's Snow Egg at Quay Restaurant, the most perfect poached egg with truffle in Italy, and the start of Saturday Night Pasta. 

If you like this mini episode - make sure to listen to the full one, out tomorrow! (and tell your friends to listen to!) 

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"I love being in the unknown"  - Captain Jason Chambers

In this episode of Three Food Memories, Savva drops anchor with Captain Jason Chambers of Below Deck Down Under.

On the menu is: apple cake, dumplings, and tapas. 

Sides include:  the making of a man shaped by the sea, a spirit drawn to adventure and discovery, building a resort in the Phillipines, and musings on fatherhood to his daughter Saskia. 

Jason's social cause is Classroom of Hope, whose mission it is to construct sustainable schools using upcycled materials. Through their Block Scho...

On Captain Jason Chambers' menu: Apple pie, dumplings, and Spanish Tapas

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"These wars are just part of this acceleration and expansion of colonialism"

Journalist and author Antoun Issa's new book Rebirth: A Love Story From the Depths of War has just been released. The book is about his mother's experiences of her time in Beirut in 1974 during the Lebanese Civil War and her migration to Australia.

On the menu: Ashta without rice, burnt chicken drumsticks, and cheesecake with chocolate. 

Sides include: food as a tool of communication, coming out to the family, and a sprinkle of Canaanite mythology.  

Antoun's social ca...

On journalist Antoun Issa's menu: Ashta without rice, burnt chicken drumsticks, and cheesecake with chocolate. 

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"I splash around fish sauce willy-nilly, like cologne" - Warwick Thornton 

In this episode of Three Food Memories, you'll meet film director Warwick Thornton.  You'll know him for his magnificent and heart-wrenching storytelling in movies such as Samson & Delilah, The New Boy, and his latest film Wolfram. 

What you may not know is that he is an undeniable, dinky-di foodie. So much so that he chose not to share food memories in advance of his chat with Savva, but instead invited Savva into a conversation led by instinct, feeling, and an intense hatred for fruit in...

Film maker and director Warwick Thornton is about as creative as you can get. He's also a dinky-di foodie at heart. 

On the menu: discovering ethnic culinary delights at local IGAs, discovering Asian cuisine after Cyclone Tracy, and a three year journey to an epiphany about chocolate! 

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During the break we're exploring some of the Aussiest food memories we've had on the show. 

Hear Blanche D'Alpuget describe halcyon lunches moored on Sydney Harbour, Kate Reid drool over custardy baked goods motorside with her dad, and Phoebe Greenwood reminisce about salty fried goods in the sand with her mum. 

You can hear the full episodes released as follows - just search for the guest name or scroll down the episode listing by date. 

Blanche D'Alpuget - released October 28, 2025

Kate Reid - released November 25, 2025

Phoebe Greenwood - released Aug...