Table 1 Interview guide

Question 1

Could you tell me about your background and relationship with the Pontic Greek community?

Question 2

What do some traditional foods and traditional food practices mean to you?

Question 3

How does food connect you to your childhood and your Pontic heritage?

Question 4

Is cooking traditional dishes a way of expressing your identity as a descendant of the Pontic Greeks?

Question 5

How have these food traditions been preserved or passed down in your family or community? Have you noticed any changes in these traditions over time?

Question 6

Do you buy traditional delicacies from a store, or do you personally prepare them?