E23 - Trad-ish-ional
Published: March 28, 2026
Duration: 40:10
This week on Flavorphiles, we explore the strange line between food traditions that are centuries old and the ones we invented last Tuesday.
We begin with a game of Authentic… or Not?, where Jerry tries to determine whether famous dishes like Chicken Tikka Masala, Caesar Salad, and sushi rolls are actually traditional to the cuisines they’re associated with—or clever culinary imposters.
Then we’re joined by Indigenous chef Sarah Mierau, founder of Tradish, a café and food brand dedicated to sharing Indigenous ingredients and cooking with a modern audience. She explains how Indigenous cuisine continues...
We begin with a game of Authentic… or Not?, where Jerry tries to determine whether famous dishes like Chicken Tikka Masala, Caesar Salad, and sushi rolls are actually traditional to the cuisines they’re associated with—or clever culinary imposters.
Then we’re joined by Indigenous chef Sarah Mierau, founder of Tradish, a café and food brand dedicated to sharing Indigenous ingredients and cooking with a modern audience. She explains how Indigenous cuisine continues...