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I Have Never Tasted a Tomato

by Holger Nauheimer

What happens when artificial intelligence enters the kitchen?AI knows millions of recipes, but it has never tasted a tomato. And yet, it might change the way we cook.Can a machine that has never smelled fresh basil, tasted a perfectly ripe peach, or burned its fingers on a hot pan help us become more creative cooks? Can AI invent genuinely new dishes, or does it simply rearrange what humans have already discovered? And what happens to culinary traditions, intuition, and the pleasure of cooking when artificial intelligence becomes part of the creative process?I Have Never Tasted a Tomato explores these questions through conversations with chefs, food writers, researchers, sensory scientists, and people who are experimenting with AI in real kitchens.Hosted by Holger Nauheimer, the podcast moves between the science of flavour, the art of cooking, and the deeply personal experiences that shape our relationship with food. Childhood memories, family recipes, spectacular failures, unexpec

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  1. I Have Never Tasted a Tomato — Official Trailer

    Can a restaurant serving AI-created dishes earn a Michelin star? What happens when artificial intelligence suggests a recipe that makes absolutely no sense? And can something that has never tasted food help us become more creative cooks? I Have Never Tasted a Tomato is a new podcast about AI,...

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What happens when artificial intelligence enters the kitchen?AI knows millions of recipes, but it has never tasted a tomato. And yet, it might change the way we cook.Can a machine that has never smelled fresh basil, tasted a perfectly ripe peach, or burned its fingers on a hot pan help us become more creative cooks? Can AI invent genuinely new dishes, or does it simply rearrange what humans have already discovered? And what happens to culinary traditions, intuition, and the pleasure of cooking when artificial intelligence becomes part of the creative process?I Have Never Tasted a Tomato explores these questions through conversations with chefs, food writers, researchers, sensory scientists, and people who are experimenting with AI in real kitchens.Hosted by Holger Nauheimer, the podcast moves between the science of flavour, the art of cooking, and the deeply personal experiences that shape our relationship with food. Childhood memories, family recipes, spectacular failures, unexpec

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Holger Nauheimer

Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does I Have Never Tasted a Tomato have?

I Have Never Tasted a Tomato has 1 episode on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on October 26, 2026.

What is I Have Never Tasted a Tomato about?

What happens when artificial intelligence enters the kitchen?AI knows millions of recipes, but it has never tasted a tomato. And yet, it might change the way we cook.Can a machine that has never smelled fresh basil, tasted a perfectly ripe peach, or burned its fingers on a hot pan help us become...

Who hosts I Have Never Tasted a Tomato?

I Have Never Tasted a Tomato is created and hosted by Holger Nauheimer.
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