Chef Olia Hercules on Documenting Her Family History, Survival, and the Role of Family Gatherings...

In this episode of Identified, host Nabil Ayers interviews Ukrainian chef and food writer, Olia Hercules. Olia reflects on her efforts to document family history and the challenges faced due to lost records from the Soviet era. She shares poignant family stories of displacement, survival, and the strong sense of community that characterized her upbringing. The conversation touches on the importance of food and cooking, highlighting traditional recipes and the skills passed down through generations. Olia also discusses coping with current hardships in Ukraine by drawing strength from her ancestors' resilience.
Host: Nabil Ayers
Guest: Olia Hercules
Executive Producer: Kieron Banerji
Production Company: Palm Tree Island
Music: Nouela and Patricia Brennan
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