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Family Tree Food Stories

Nancy May & Sylvia Lovely

Family Tree, Food & Stories podcast is where your hosts, Nancy May and Sylvia Lovely, take you on a mouthwatering journey through generations of flavor! We"re digging up and sharing the juiciest family secrets, hilarious dinner table disasters, and the heartwarming moments that make your favorite foods, meals, and relationships unforgettable. From Great-Grandma"s legendary cheese crust apple pie to that questionable casserole your Uncle Bob swears by. With Family Tree, Food, and Stories, we"re

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30:33

The Courage to Cook: Learning new skills and Loving it!

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2025/11/13

How Cooking Mistakes, Burned Meals, and Starting Over Can Teach You More Than Any Recipe BookWhy are so many people afraid to cook? It’s easier and more fun, even than you might think. In this episode of Family Tree Food & Stories, Nancy May and Sylvia Lovely dig into the big reasons and excuses behind avoiding cooking. Learn how even the most devout non-cook recently turned her “I don’t cook” mantra into a way to learn about her family history and a new level of confidence. From burnt pots and

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28:55

A Twist on Oatmeal: Recipes, Tradition, And History

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2025/11/06

Oatmeal: The Comfort Food That Connects Generations & More!Oatmeal: it's a simple bowl with a story that spans continents, centuries, and countless family tables. In this episode of Family Tree Food & Stories, Nancy May and Sylvia Lovely share the interesting history, folklore, forgotten traditions, and a few recipe ideas behind one of the world’s most comforting foods. From ancient Scottish porridge (yes hidden their Sporrans)to more traditional breakfasts, and eve oat milk and skincare,

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32:05

Witches, Pumpkins & Stingy Jack: The Real Stories...

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2025/10/30

Ever wonder what bone cookies, charcoal embers in a turnup, and candy corn have common?In this ghostly episode of Family Tree Food & Stories, hosts Nancy May and Sylvia Lovely stir up the history, humor, and hidden meaning behind Halloween’s more interesting and fun traditions. From ancient Celtic rituals to good luck brew, and a lover’s prediction, this episode shares how food, folklore, and superstition have come together over centuries to create the Halloween we know today.👻 Did you know

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29:46

Chocolate Factories, French Food and Friends: You Can...

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2025/10/23

The Hidden Power of Everyday Food Rituals to Connect Family, Friends, and ColleaguesIn this episode of Family Tree Food & Stories, Sylvia Lovely turns interviewer and invites Nancy May to reflect on and share her experiences in going home to New York and Connecticut. The interview turns into a food story about going home and finding new friends, while creating new memories and connections Through treats (think chocolate) and meals shared with colleagues, long-time friends, and family, the

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29:56

World Food Day: Rediscovering Kitchen Wisdom That Fed...

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2025/10/16

How family traditions, food memories, and simple kitchen smarts can help us eat well, waste less, and reconnect around the table.In this Family Tree Food & Stories episode, Nancy May and Sylvia Lovely celebrate World Food Day by diving into how food traditions, family stories, and old-fashioned kitchen wisdom can help us better manage our family’s budget today. From McDonald’s Happy Meals and Burger King crowns to World War II ration cookbooks, casseroles, and potluck suppers, they explore how

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31:20

Native American Foods the Hidden Roots to What We Eat...

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2025/10/09

🌽 Did you know that Native American Foods Sill Influence What You Eat Today? How many of the foods you eat every day have roots in Native American foods and traditions? A lot more than you might realize, so start counting and testing your family and kids now!In this episode of Family Tree Food & Stories, Nancy May and Sylvia Lovely share a list of indigenous foods, along with their history, traditions, and, yes, even spiritual connections, that influence your breakfast, lunch, dinner, and

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29:47

Comfort Food Secrets: Why Fall Recipes Feel and Taste...

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2025/10/02

Learn why your body—and heart—craves stew, pasta, and pancakes in the fall.Ever wonder why mac and cheese, beef stew, lasagna, or even a slice of fruitcake creates cravings in the fall? In this episode of Family Tree Food & Stories, Nancy May & Sylvia Lovely dive into the cozy world of comfort foods—and trust us, there’s a lot more to it than just wanting that warm brownie or an extra spoonful of mashed potatoes on your plate!Nancy and Sylvia aren’t just talking about our favorite go-to

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29:58

Fall Mushroom Show: Shiitake, Truffle Hustles, the...

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2025/09/25

Let’s talk Mushrooms:from Shitake stories, and magic mushrooms, to the People’s “shrooms” and more.This week, we’re talking about foods you probably wouldn’t expect to get too excited about: mushrooms. However, those funky spongy fungi have stories, secrets, and flavors that will give you something different to talk about at your next dinner table conversation. In this episode of Family Tree Food & Stories, Nancy May and Sylvia Lovely become the Fungi Gals (ha, ha, seriously!) and share fall

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35:04

From Shrubs to Smokehouses: Old-School Preservation...

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2025/09/18

Fermented Nuts, Pickled Eggs & Appalachian Moonshine: How We Preserve More Than Just Food, and Why it's Important. Fall is more than a season—it's a reminder to preserve what matters, from seasonal foods to family recipes passed down through generations. In this richly layered episode of Family Tree Food & Stories, hosts Nancy May and Sylvia Lovely share forgotten preservation techniques, Appalachian food lore, and hands-on kitchen wisdom from past generations. You'll also hear about

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24:13

September 11 Stories: Food, Memories, and Healing...

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2025/09/11

Do you remember where you were on September 11, 2001?How did America come together in the days after the 9/11 terrorist attacks? And why did food—from cornbread to clam chowder—become a powerful symbol of comfort, resilience, and remembrance?In this special Family Tree Food & Stories episode, we reflect on the tragic events of September 11, 2001, and the extraordinary ways people found healing through food. From community kitchens in New York serving first responders, to small-town stories of

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23:29

True Crime in the Kitchen: True stories from the...

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2025/09/04

🍴 Mystery, Murder & Meals: When Food Turns DeadlyCould the food on your plate become a deadly weapon? In this week’s episode of Family Tree Food & Stories, Nancy and Sylvia stir up the darker, and questionably juicy side of food culture, history, and culinary revenge—where poisoned banquets, chef scandals, and real-life true-crime stories collide. If you’ve ever wondered about the powerful, sinister-looking side just placed on your plate, this episode is a feast you won’t want to miss.From

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30:54

Food writers Who Changed the Way We Eat: Pepin,...

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2025/08/28

✍️ Ink, Ingredients & the Power of Food WritersWho do you think shapes the way we eat, cook, and talk about food today? Well, you'll find some of the answers in this episode ofFamily Tree, Food & Stories, as co-hostsNancy May and Sylvia Lovely reveal the history offood writers and critics—from the Mesopotamian food writers who carved their stories on clay tablets to the story behind how Michelin stars come about and are funded and can make or break a restaurant.Nancy and Sylvia also put the

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30:14

Fascinating History of Bars and Pubs: From Ancient...

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2025/08/21

From our family's original alehouses (think medieval times) to modern gastropubs, hear how your favorite watering hole and social hangout has shaped society, from birth to passing. and why.In this episode about “Bars and Pubs,” your Family Tree Food & Stories Podcast hosts, Nancy May and Sylvia Lovely, raise a frosty pint and share some of the most timeless traditions, history, colorful characters, and personal stories that make bars, pubs, and taverns the cornerstones of many small towns and

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26:28

Eating Bugs: The Surprising History, Health Benefits,...

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2025/08/14

New ideas for creating a family food tradition that’s right in your back, or front yard. The Growing Craze for Edible Insects: From Crickets to Tarantulas and the health, wellness, and eco-friendly benefits that could help you, your family, neighbors, and the planet. Family Tree Food & Stories, Ep. #46Tune in as this episode of the Family Tree Food & Stories podcast crawls straight into the fascinating (and sometimes squirm-worthy) world of edible insects. In “Foods That Bug Us,” your

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28:55

Ice Cream: What You Don't Know Will Surprise You!

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2025/08/07

From presidential obsessions to dog treats, how ide cream has made the dog days cool. What do Thomas Jefferson's 18-step ice cream recipe, Fidel Castro's 18-scoop binges, and a failed assassination attempt have in common? They're all part of ice cream's surprisingly scandalous past that Nancy May and Sylvia Lovely share in this week’s episode of Family Tree Food & Stories. This week, we share how ice cream has evolved from when the Egyptian pharaohs made it, to what snow cream is, to how it

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26:35

Sourdough: Living Truths, History, Stories - Sweet &...

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2025/07/31

The Art, Science, History, and Stories of Sourdough: From the Start to NowIn this episode of Family Tree, Food & Stories, we’re rising to a new level with sourdough. What began as an accidental blend of flour and water over 4,500 years ago, sourdough has evolved into a global obsession—and in this episode, Nancy May and Sylvia Lovely delve into the rich story of how it all started and its subsequent expansion. From ancient Egyptian brewing methods to quirky pandemic starter names like “Twinkle,”

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30:57

What To Do With Zucchini: From Door Drop to Crime...

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2025/07/24

How to Manage an Onslaught of Zucchini and Still Enjoy It! In this episode, we take you into the garden of the mighty Zucchini. From its origins – it’s more interesting than you might think, why they were vital during WWII, to creating a mock apple pie with, yes, zucchini!There’s so much of it in the garden during the summer growing months that knowing what to do with Zucchini might include abandoning it on a neighbor’s porch – there’s a specific day for that, too.Oh, and don’t forget to listen to

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2025/07/17

How one insult created an entire snack industry, and weird recipes, history, and stories about the $32.2 billion American-born potato chip market. It's delicious! In this episode (#42) ofFamily Tree, Food & Stories, we’re biting into the crunchy taste of summer picnics and potato chips! Join us, Nancy May and Sylvia Lovely as we dip into some of the more interesting history, stories, and a few good recipes about one of our favorite snack foods – the actual American potato chip. Did you know

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31:06

Have Fork will Travel: Vacation Food Finds, Delicious...

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2025/07/10

When Food Makes the Trip Worth It: Eat Well and Wander, or Travel OftenHave you ever been on a family road trip, staring out the car window, just waiting to see that giant Big Boy sign? You knew it meant one thing—burgers were coming, and they were going to be good.That’s what we, Nancy May and Sylvia Lovely, are talking about in this episode of Family Tree, Food & Stories. We’re going back to the days when food made vacations even more fun, from roadside diners and belly clams to those special

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31:02

July 4th: How Food Sparked More Than One Revolution...

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2025/07/03

What Do Hot Dogs, Rum, molasses, and a 250-year-old piece of meat have to do with Independence Day?This isn’t your grade school history lesson. This is the Family Tree Food & Stories Independence Day (or July 4th) holiday episode. In this show, Nancy May and Sylvia Lovely take a big bite into the real reasons we celebrate with pie-eating contests, backyard grilling, hot dogs, and enough fireworks that, yes, have their own food origins. In this show, you’ll also learn how food has sparked more

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