Journal

Welcome to my blog! Here you will find articles and resources highlighting health and nutrition tips, the history and culture of food, and other topics of interest.

The Fabled Fig

Figs tell a complex and symbolic story in culinary...

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The Humble Potato

Potatoes get a bad rap, but when prepared in...

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Women and Medicine in Pre-Industrial Europe

Imagine you are a woman in pre-industrial Europe. Your...

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Cinnamon, Spice, and Things Not so Nice

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The Passionate Pomegranate

Stories of the Passionate Pomegranate History and Mythology of...

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The Precocious Apricot

The apricot was cultivated in China and Central Asia...

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Dr. Sara Kendall Gordon on: Food as Medicine, Food as Poison

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Heart-loving foods to increase romance

Do you know what is good for the heart...

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Is your cookware safe?

Is your cookware safe? The ‘forever chemicals’ in 99%...

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