THE FOOD HISTORIAN

The Food Historian explores the intersection of food, history and American culture through articles, talks and a podcast.

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About THE FOOD HISTORIAN

The Food Historian is a website by Sarah Wassberg Johnson, M.A., an academic and public historian. It covers the intersecting histories of food, agriculture, women, ethnicity, and rural communities in America.

The site publishes blog posts, podcast episodes, recorded talks, and newsletters, and provides resource lists such as historic cookbooks and bibliographies. It also lists information for speaking engagements, consulting, and media requests, with requests for 2026 engagements including virtual talks currently accepted.

Key features

  • Blog posts on American food and agriculture history
  • History Bites podcast episodes
  • Recorded talks on food history topics
  • Historic and vintage cookbook lists and bibliography
  • Newsletters including printable versions
  • Speaking engagement, consulting, and media request information
Best for: Readers interested in American food history, agriculture, and related cultural topics.
Good for
  • Offers content in multiple formats including articles, podcast, and recorded talks
  • Provides compiled research resources such as bibliographies and cookbook lists
  • Site is described as free and open to the public

THE FOOD HISTORIAN at a glance

Type
Website
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Platforms
Web
Open source
Not stated
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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