Author – Speaker – Historian
Dr. William Woys
Weaver
Where food, history and culture meet. Essays, books, and talks that connect our kitchen to living heritage
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Featured Books
Pepperpot City
Exploring the foodways, the chefs, and the unique contributions of America’s culinary capital.
Culinary Ephemera
Award-winning guide to the paper trails of history. How Collectables Tell the Story of Food.
Herbal Cures
Rediscovering remedies and the gardens that kept them alive.Rediscovering remedies and the gardens that kept them alive.
Interviews & Media
Interviews & Media
Dynamic talks on American floodways, seed heritage, and the living history of our kitchen-shaped by for decades of research, writing, and storytelling
- American food history & culture
- Seed heritage & culinary biodiversity
- From garden to table: traditions that endure
Cyprus Project
A deep dive into the culinary heritage of Cyprus-recipes, field notes, and photography from the forthcoming book. Explore essays, behind-the-scenes shoots, and research highlights.
Upcoming Events
Oct 30, 2026 | 6 PM to 7:30 PM
Lecture: Foods of the Pennsylvania Dutch
America 250 Lecture Series $10 General Admission per lecture Where: Landis Valley Farm Museum 2451 Kissel Hill Road Lancaster, PA 17601
Dr. William Woys Weaver
Food historian, author, and speaker known for weaving history, culture, and cuisine into compelling narratives. His work spans decades of research, award-winning photography, and groundbreaking publications that have shaped how we understand American foodways
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