Johanna Griggs

“So quintessentially Australian is our ‘Griggsy’, if our national carrier were to replace Skippy on its aircraft tail, it would be her face.” - Savva Savas

In this episode of Three Food Memories, Savva sits with Australian broadcaster Johanna Griggs AM,  a household name who’s spent decades bringing the stories of chefs, cooks, farmers and growers into our homes with a warmth that feels unmistakably Australian. 

Through her food memories - her Nanna’s lemon sponge cake, baked daily by a stoic Irish matriarch, cooking for the masses in a home where strangers became family and food stretched to feed all, and a career impacted as the host of Better Homes and Gardens - Savva recognises Johanna is made to nourish.

Joh's social cause is Beyond Blue - Joh has been the longest serving Director on their current board. Beyond Blue's vision is that all people in Australia achieve their best possible mental health. They work with the community to improve mental health and make it easier for people to feel better earlier, get well and stay well. To speak to a counsellor call 1300 22 46 36, for more information online: beyondblue.org.au.