Episode #1
Francesco Mattana, Eat Like a Sardinian - Live to 100
"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 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 .
