IEHCA Network Brings Together Hundreds of Food Studies Scholars

Did you know that you can access hundreds of scholars interested in food studies? The European Institute for the History and Culture of Food (IEHCA) has compiled a directory of researchers specializing in food history and culture. With over 50 registered disciplines—ranging from anthropology to law and beyond—this resource offers a diverse network of expertise.

The list is promoted as both a European and extra-European network, with researchers focusing on international topics. Their geographical locations span the globe, offering hundreds of options.

A bonus is that many of the scholars in this network regularly publish with Food & History and Cahiers de la Gastronomie. If you are looking to connect with food studies scholars in an easy and accessable way, check out the directory of researchers organized by the IEHCA.

Learn more about the network and sign up to be included in the register here.

Email questions to contact@iehca.eu.

More Than a Cookbook: How Mujeres Tz’utujiles Preserves Culture Through Food

More than a collection of recipes, Mujeres Tz’utujiles: Recetas para la Recuperación en Chuk Muk explores how food preserves culture, language, and identity. This review examines the cookbook’s recipes, bilingual design, artwork, and the remarkable story of resilience behind its creation.

Bite-Sized Histories:

Bite-Sized Histories: The Interesting Story Behind Ackee and Saltfish– Jamaica’s National Dish

Ackee and saltfish, Jamaica’s national dish, is more than just a flavorful meal—it’s a symbol of resilience, history, and cultural fusion. Combining West African ackee with Scandinavian saltfish, this iconic dish tells the story of a people who turned hardship into heritage, creating a beloved staple of Jamaican cuisine.

Farmer profiles:

Farmer Profile: Christine Jodloman of The Philippines

In this farmer profile, Christine Jodloman reflects on family farming, women’s leadership, and how growing mangoes, rice, and coconuts shaped her commitment to rural communities in the Philippines.

Reading the Landscape:

What Your Weeds Are Trying to Tell You

Weeds are often treated as a nuisance to be removed, but they can also be read as signals from the landscape itself. “Reading weeds” is a way understand what is happening in the soil.

The Foodscapes Collective