"My sister told me that if you stare into the stereo speakers, you can see ABBA singing.  I so believed it." - Hetty Lui McKinnon 

Acclaimed cookbook author and self-confessed George Michael superfan, Hetty Lui McKinnon shares the secrets behind her new book Linger (out now!), her love of buffet restaurants, and why Chinatown feels like home no matter where you are in the world. 

Hetty’s social cause is community and connection…because everyone needs more of it, and we're more alike than we are different. 

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On Hetty's menu: Sundays in Chinatown, Revolving restaurants and hotel buffets, Jin dieu - (Mum’s deep-fried glutinous rice balls)

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On this episode you'll meet comedian and former accountant cum heart attack survivor Dilruk Jayasinha. 

Over the 15 years since his first stand-up, this Sri Lankan born Aussie has become one of the country's most sought-after comedians. 

On the menu is: Sri Lankan Maccas, the concoction formerly known as Beroffee (ooh I reckon you can figure out what this is made of), and mum's parathas. 

Dilruk's social cause is “Shake it up Australia” Foundation for Parkinson’s research.

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On comedian and former accountant Dilruk Jayasinha's menu: Sri Lankan Maccas, the concoction formerly known as Beroffee, and mum's parathas. 

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"I grew up in Western Sydney. It wasn't a good thing to be an Arab. It meant you were naughty." - Karima Hazim

On the menu: Eid feasts, home-tailored Vietnamese meals, and fresh figs and chick peas along with musings on motherhood, lashings of childhood memories from holidays in Lebanon, and what it means to be an Arab in a Western world. 

Karimas social cause is MAP Medical Aid for Palestinians: map.org.uk

**This episode was recorded on August 12th, 2025**

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🍜On Karima Hazim from Sunday Kitchen's menu: Eid feasts, home-cooked Vietnamese meals, and fresh figs and chick peas🫛

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"The waiter brings out this gazpacho soup, and in the bowl were these tiny little eels trying to swim up the edge" - Adam Keith

The phrase “if you know, you know” has never applied more to a guest on Three Food Memories. 

From fine arts and fashion to adult action (both in front of, and behind, the camera), his works are founded in aesthetics and style. 

Today, Adam Keith (AKA Adam Russo) is still classical, and creating - having stepped into the role of spiritual warrior, mentor, and tarot card reader. 

Join the conversation as Savva chats with Adam from his colourful home in LA, and enjoy a meal of scrippelle, gazpacho with a wiggly twist, and a dinner at Lake Como 🤌

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🥣On former porn-star turned Tarot reader Adam Keith’s menu: Scrippelle, Gazpacho with a wiggly twist, and a dinner at Lake Como 🤌

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"If we go to Greece and we pass ten different bakeries, I will have ten pieces of spanakopita." - Alex Perry

In this episode of Three Food Memories recorded at the Bleach Festival on the Gold Coast, you meet fashion designer Alex Perry - whose sharp tailoring, glamorous red-carpet gowns, and signature sunnies have become known worldwide. 

But before his stratospheric international career in the rag trade, Alex Perry was your average kid of Greek immigrant parents growing up in Matraville, in Sydney. 

So how did the kid from Syd become a global force on the runway, and how did fashion become the flame that lit something inside him?

On the menu is spanakopita, keftedes, and halva. 

Alex's social cause is the AEIOU FOUNDATION - aeiou.org.au 

The AEIOU Foundation for Children with Autism provides early intervention that enables children with autism to live their best lives. AEIOU delivers high-quality therapy and care for children aged 2-6. You can find out more at the link above. 

This episode of Three Food Memories was presented by Home of the Arts, Gold Coast, host of the 2025 Bleach Festival.

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On fashion icon Alex Perry's menu:  Spanakopita, Keftedes, and Halva 

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"I stopped eating meat when I was about 16, but when I returned to Greece a decade later, I couldn't resist the smell of grilled meat on charcoals." - Carolina Doriti

In this episode, you meet Carolina Doriti - author of The Greek Islands Cookbook, and Salt of the Earth, as she takes Savva to visit some of her favourite spots in Athens in the middle of a European heat wave. While the sound of cicadas and air conditioners hum in the background, you'll discover what makes Greece, the Greeks, and their food so fabulous. On the menu is: Kifissia at Varsos, Piraeus fish market, and tavernas in the centre of Athens. 

Carolina's social cause is the Melissa Network, Greece which is a network for migrant and refugee women living in Greece. It aims to promote their empowerment and active citizenship while building a bridge of communication with the host society. Find our more here: melissanetwork.org

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Recorded on the streets of Athens during the heat of summer, chef and author Carolina Doriti takes Savva for a walk to enjoy some of her favourite foods and memories of the city. 

On the menu; Kifissia at Varsos, Piraeus fish market, tavernas in the centre of Athens

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“The first year here, you're going to hate the Israeli government. The second year here, you're going to hate the Palestinian leadership. The third year here, you're going to hate yourself. And then it's a good idea that you leave.”

In this episode you'll meet Phoebe Greenwood, journalist, author, and former war correspondent whose debut book Vulture is a speedy satire of the war news industry and its moral blind spots based in Gaza during the 2012 war. 

On the menu is; jam drop biscuits, Aussie potato scallops, and Palestinian musakhen made with love. 

Phoebe's social cause is Medical Aid for Palestinians. You can donate through the link, or search map.org.uk. 

Medical Aid for Palestinians is warning of a deepening malnutrition emergency in Gaza. 44% of pregnant and breastfeeding mothers screened by one of its local partners are suffering from severe malnutrition and urgently need to be referred for medical treatment.

This alarming data was reported by Ard El Insan (AEI), a longstanding local humanitarian partner of MAP, which has been delivering nutrition and medical support to Palestinians across Gaza. Until last week, AEI operated a medical point in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza, which provided essential care and nutrition services to around 200 malnourished women and children every day. But following forced displacement orders issued by the Israeli military on Sunday 20 July, the medical point was forced to shut down. 

Despite the massive disruption caused by the forced displacement orders and the ongoing siege, MAP continues to operate in Gaza – though our ability to deliver services is becoming increasingly difficult and dangerous. We are still trying to operate eight other nutrition medical points across southern Gaza. 

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On author and former war correspondent Phoebe Greenwood's menu; jam drops, potato scallops, and Musakhen 

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"The thing about stealing a violin... the Russian oligarchs aren't in the market anymore" - Richard Tognetti  

In this episode you'll meet Richard Tognetti, Artistic Director of the Australian Chamber Orchestra who has been leading the charge for an astonishing 35 years - making him the longest-serving artistic director on the planet!

What’s his secret to staying forever young? Music and surfing, but not at the same time.

This episode is a vibrant celebration of Richard’s remarkable journey, the ACO’s 50th anniversary, his 60th birthday, and a love letter to his hometown, the 'Gong.

On the menu: classic fish and chips wrapped in newspaper, sizzling Japanese izakaya fare, David Thompson’s Nahm Phrik and a dash of Meatloaf, Nutloaf, and the pursuit of pure surfing zen.

Richard's social cause is the ACO Foundations, an in-school program which uses music learning to improve the developmental and educational outcomes of children in low socio-economic status schools.  

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On Richard's menu; Fish and Chips wrapped in Newspaper, Traditional Japanese Izakaya Dining, David Thompson’s Nahm Phrik. 

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“I’ve had a crayfish thrown at my head” - Frida Deguise

In this episode, recorded just days after Frida came home from hospital post a life-threatening bout of appendicitis, we catch her in the office of her fifth child - L.A Donuts. 

On the menu; Sunday "survival bread porridge", a sheep named Sandy, and grape leaf marathons. Nostalgia, old school cheffing, and crayfish also take part in this Frida degustation. 

Frida is a survivor of domestic violence and says it needs to be spoken about more. If you're in Australia and are suffering DV or know someone who is, call 1800 737 732 or visit 1800respect.org.au

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On comedian and expert donut-maker Frida Deguise's menu; Sunday survival bread porridge, a sheep named Sandy, and grape leaf marathons. 

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On the menu of Johann Hari, author of Magic Pill, Lost Connections, and Stolen Focus is; KFC in East London, Christmas Eve 2009, KFC in Las Vegas, autumn 2023, and fugu, the poisonous fish, in Tokyo in autumn 2023. 

To listen to the incredible full episode, released April 30th, 2024 - search Johann Hari, or scroll back on the Three Food Memories playlist. 

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Listen to the full episode with Judy, released June 3rd, 2025. 

Just search Judy Joo, or scroll back in time... 

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Listen to the full episode with Tom, released June 10, 2025. Just search Tom Parker Bowles, or scroll back down to find it! 

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On the menu; mum’s baked rice pudding, steak and mash at The Dover, and the most perfect baked potato at Caviar Kaspia in Paris. 

Catch the full episode with DJ Fat Tony released October 29, 2024 

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On the menu; Granny’s Tarte Tatin, Daddy’s Packawallop curries, Mummy’s Sunday Lunch 

Listen to the full episode with Tom, released October 15th, 2024 

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Listen to the full episode with comedian and legend Jen Brister, published May 20th, 2025. 

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Savva's taking a quick break to record some fab interview in Europe (and enjoy the warm). 

You can catch Season 9 from July 22nd, which will feature fantastic comedian and donut extraordinaire Frida DeGuise, war corro and author Phoebe Greenwood, Australia's own master of the violin and boy from the 'gong Richard Tognetti, Greek chef Carolina Doriti who takes Savva on an insiders guide to the streets of Athens, fashion guru Alex Perry, Outback Tom, and Jamie Durie amongst others. 

Get ready for the good stuff...coming your way soon. 

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