Food, Science & a Little Bit of Magic with Marissa

S1E1 - Food, Science & a Little Bit of Magic with Marissa

Published: August 25, 2026

Duration: 48:33

What if food isn't just something we eat, but a way of remembering where we come from, connecting with nature, and expressing who we are?

In this episode, Mel sits down with Marissa, a photographer, food creative, forager and storyteller whose relationship with food has been shaped by an incredibly colourful family history.

Growing up between a scientist father and generations of celebrated family chefs in Estonia, Marissa was surrounded by both curiosity and cooking. Her creative journey eventually took her into photography, food blogging, foraging and beverage creation — proving that sometimes our passions don't fo...