Hawa Hassan, author of In Bibi's Kitchen, explores the rich culinary traditions of eight African countries bordering the Indian Ocean. Through recipes and stories gathered from grandmothers, she documents a remarkable diversity of foodways shaped by trade, migration, and resilience, preserving cultural knowledge and celebrating the enduring power of food.

Chef JP McMahon of Galway's Michelin-starred Aniar and founder of Food on the Edge explores how colonization, land ownership, and the Great Famine shaped Ireland's food culture and national identity. Drawing on years of research into Irish food history, JP discusses the potato's legacy, forgotten native ingredients, and the evolution of New Irish Cuisine.