Do you have a favorite food memory that lingers with you? A taste, a smell, or a meal that brings back another time, another place?

In this season of Food Stories Told, we’re exploring the deep connections between food and nostalgia—how certain foods tie us to our past, bring comfort, and create lasting memories.

In this episode, host Stephanie Gravalese takes with us to a memory of late August abundance—and the warmth of New England summers. She reflects on what nostalgia can look like, why it matters to us, and how it shapes our connections to food and each other.

This season, we’ll be exploring food nostalgia from many angles—the memories, the flavors, and the stories that keep us connected to our past while shaping our present.

Join us as we explore how these food memories shape who we are today and learn ways to capture your own food stories to pass down and honor.