Welcome to

Food Genealogy

A website devoted to the often hidden origins,

histories and healing powers

of the plant foods that sustain us.

 

 

Painting by Elsie Esner.

 

Fruits

Vegetables

Herbs and Spices

Grains

Pulses

Nuts and Seeds

Other Foods

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                                                   The Genealogy of Plant Foods                              Medicinal Herbs & Spices

                                                                    Published in January 2026                                            Publication date: March 2027

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The Genealogy of Plant Foods:

"A veritable who's who of the plants we eat, this book shares the backstories of foods I thought I knew well. Turns out we were only marginally acquainted.  Everything I didn't know is here: the history, evolution, culinary landscape, and nutritional bounty of the amazing seeds, roots, flowers, and fruits that have nourished life on Earth from its beginnings."

                                                                                                                                             -Victoria Moran, author of Main Street Vegan and Age Like a Yogi.

 

 

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Last updated July 29, 2026.

 

 


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