Mapping food history shows us not only how culinary techniques and ingredients have evolved throughout time, but how cultures have spread, societal norms have changed, environments have degraded, and politics has changed the course of the world. From rich primary sources like medieval cookbooks and religious texts to the lived experiences shared on modern food blogs, I use disparate sources to establish a clear timeline of culinary traditions.

I hope to see the food system progress within my lifetime to a more just, sustainable model. In the meantime, I write about the many ways it could be improved, from protecting the health of farm workers to preventing waste in the supply chain and increasing access to affordable food for everyone.

My B.A. in Environmental Analysis taught me how to evaluate the material world for clues into the symbolic. From sustainable design to factory farms, I explore how questions of sustainability impact society at large and the daily lives of different communities.