The History of Apple Pie: From Medieval Coffins to Unpeeled Perfection
Explore the fascinating global history of apple pie—from medieval pie "coffins" to modern sourdough crusts, unpeeled heirloom apples, and mindful baking secrets.
The Humble Egg: Ancestral Intuition, Modern Science, and Finding Our Balance
From ancestral breakfast tables to modern planetary guidelines, the humble egg sits at the crossroads of science, culture, and sustainability. Here is a grounded look at the anatomy, nutrition, and global guidelines surrounding one of nature’s most complete foods.
Invisible Borders: How War, Displacement, and Geopolitical Crisis Shape the Human Microbiome
Global crises, displacement, and food insecurity leave an invisible mark inside the human body. Explore how the gut microbiome acts as a biological ledger of collective trauma and how cultural food traditions build generational resilience.
When Peace is Broken: How Stress Rewires Your Gut (In a Matter of Hours)
Stress isn't just in your head—it reverberates directly in your belly. Discover how cortisol alters your gut flora within hours, why we crave comfort foods, and simple ways to soothe your nervous system and microbiome.
The Invisible Monastery Inside You: A Beginner’s Guide to the Human Microbiome
Digestion isn't just an input-output machine. Explore the invisible network of trillions of microbes living inside you, how they talk to your brain via the vagus nerve, and why feeding your internal "monks" holds the key to overall health.
Cold Gold: The Science, Power, and Art of Freezing Summer’s Harvest
Master home freezing with simple food science. Learn how to stop freezer burn, prevent browning, and preserve summer fruit for smoothies, baking, and jams.
Is Olive Oil Really Medicinal? (Or Is It Just Marketing?)
From ancient Greek traditions to EU health claims: we explore the chemistry of high-phenolic EVOO, the throat "cough test," and whether olive oil is truly medicine.
Why Ultra-Processed Food is Winning the Race Against Real Food
How industrial food engineering rewired our sensory expectations—and how returning to unadulterated whole ingredients restores natural flavor wisdom to your table.
Field Note #001: Welcome to Field Notes on Earth & Food
Welcome to Field Notes on Earth & Food - a space exploring food history, regional agriculture, gastro-geography, and soil health. Join us as we reclaim real flavor, honor traditional foodways, and rediscover what it means to nourish ourselves from the ground up.