We explore the Franco-Tamil Cuisine, Culture & Celebrations of the french speaking people of former french colony in south India in “The Pondicherry Kitchen” with Dr.Lourdes Tirouvanziam-Louis,an educator, writer, sociolinguist from an old Pondicherry family.

An Invitation to a Healing Table - Science & Medicine of Scents & Flavors our modern thanksgiving, historical influences. Cranberries & Corn, Sage & Thyme, Sweet potaotes, Squashes & Pies.

Special Obsession - Savoring and healing with Pumpkin, Pumpkin Spice, Pumpkin Pie.

"The Vanishing Kodavas & The Coorg Table" - the stories, sacred hunts, foods & traditions of this ancient race in a tiny, lush cradle between the sea and the mountains. Kaveri Ponnapa's homage and unstinting work of 15 years.

Viji Varadarajan and Vilasi talk healing traditions of their ancestors, Tamil Brahmins of India - Life a 100 years ago, signature ingredients, foods, the Banana leaf meal service, rice, neivedya - food offerings to God, Rites of Passage, Sacred Wedding Rituals and more

An intimate history, glimpse into the life, journey, cuisine, rituals, celebrations of the ancient Beta Israel of Ethiopia; their journey to Homeland. Dr. Yarden's mission and remarkable personal history.

Ancient & Mediaval South India - Intriguing Stories, Green Leaves to Granite Plates, Ancient Recipes, Palate, Spices and cuisines (Ayurvedic & more) for wellbeing with Ammini Ramanchandran www.peppertrail.com

Exploring Food, Culinary Culture, Celebrations of Kerala with Food Writer, Author, Culinary Educator & Historian, Ammini Ramachandran. Evocative description of a feast - a sadya on a banana leaf in her lyrical voice and 1000 + history of South Indian Cuisine

​Lorraine Henrich brings us the myths, mystique, magical folklore and moving traditions & tributes - Celtic Shamans, the Greeks, the Vikings... Harvests, Festivals of Mabon - The Autumn Equinox, Sumbel, festivals of Patron Saints and more...

Bonus!

Ancient (Viking)Thanksgiving -Goal Setting -Manifestation process! Once a way of life, effortlessly woven into seasonal festivals, celebrations & rituals? Check out 5 layer Sumbel of the Vikings... the 3rd and 4th segments of the show

An interesting conversation with Amy C. Evans, oral historian, on Southern Foodways, memory keeping, story gathering and how to be an oral historian. We explore lesser know cradles of culture of the American South. The insulated-isolated fishing communities in Florida, sharing memories, stories, yearnings...and more.

Noam Henna, Jewish Henna Scholar, Researcher, Artist, Ritual Facilitator talks henna in history, Jewish celebrations, the very particular motifs, meaning and rituals.

www.hennabysienna.com