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Janette Speyer
@janettespeyer.bsky.social
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#DigitalArtist #Photography #Flipboard #Surf. #Marketer by day and #Artist #Blogger by night. #FlipboardUserGroup founder. #Traveler, #FoodHistory lover.
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The Silk Route intrigues me. What simmered in those caravans? Here's a story about food that secretly crossed borders. The Silk Route traded traded temptations that shaped culinary history. #FoodHistory #FoodCulture #FoodHeritage #SilkRoute

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The Hidden Stories and Scandals of the Silk Route Foods
Dinner and Desire. Ah, the Silk Route! The wonderful stories that emerge from the far east are full of fantasy and intrigue. We imagine shimmering bolts of fabric, camel caravans crossing moonlit deserts. Beautiful dancing princesses and merchants bargaining in hushed tones. But silk wasn’t the only seductive thing moving along those roads.  It
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January 30, 2026 at 4:28 PM
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donlemonofficial.bsky.social
Don was taken into custody by federal agents last night in Los Angeles.
January 30, 2026 at 12:58 PM
janettespeyer.bsky.social
Marzipan for those that love it! #homemadefoodswithlove❤️ #marzipan #almondpaste #foodhistory #sweets #food
January 29, 2026 at 10:40 PM
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Me playing with photographs again! This is the front of a supermarket in CALABASAS #art #fdigitalart #photography
January 29, 2026 at 3:38 PM
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Bradford pear / Callery pear (Pyrus calleryana). #photography #naturephotography
Bradford pear / Callery pear (Pyrus calleryana). Tree
January 28, 2026 at 11:14 PM
janettespeyer.bsky.social
No, but it sounds amazing. Is it a podcast?
foodfarmtalk.bsky.social Food Farm Talk @foodfarmtalk.bsky.social · 4d
Hear about "Food, Heresies + Magical Boundaries in the Middle Ages" with Andrea Maraschi, Francesca Tasca @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social

Listen on:
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📅Jan 29
⏰10am

🛜Hear anytime:
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#foodhistory #middleages
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January 28, 2026 at 7:22 PM
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From Civil War camps to modern bases, coffee has been the soldier's essential fuel. ☕ This article brews the rich history of how caffeine, camaraderie, and conflict combined to shape warfare and global culture. #WarHistory #CoffeeHistory #MilitaryHistory #FoodHistory #AmericanHistory
The Soldier’s Brew: How Coffee Fueled Armies from the Civil War to Today
Coffee has played a crucial role in military history, serving as a morale booster and symbol of comfort from the Civil War to modern conflicts. Its significance grew during wars, with soldiers relying on it for stability and camaraderie. The beverage's evolution reflects broader cultural shifts and the human need for connection amidst chaos.
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January 27, 2026 at 2:40 PM
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I had heard of #zurek, but this #sourdough and #bran soup recipe from 1547 still surprised me quite a bit. I should try it, I think I'll hate it.

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#culinaryhistory #foodhistory #earlymodern
Frontispiece of the first (1547) edition of Balthasar Staindl's Künstlichs und nutzlichs Kochbuch held at the Bayrische Staatsbibliothek. The image shows a woodcut of a richly equipped and busy kitchen. The master cook is standing to the left of the large masonry hearth, tasting the contents of a large cookpot stood next to the fire while a cauldron is suspended above it. Two men in the background seem to be addressing him. In the right foreground, another man is cutting meat on a work surface set up atop a wooden trough on trestles. Carcasses and a large sausage are shown suspended on the wall in the background. Everything about this image - the size, the range of equipment, the exclusively male staff, the amounts of meat on display - signals wealth. This is the kind of kitchen you would expect to find in the house of a rich burgher or landed nobleman. The motif recurs in many German cookbooks of the fifteenth and sixteenth century.
January 28, 2026 at 6:58 PM
janettespeyer.bsky.social
Would you eat any of these? I did eat a cricket once. Here are eight strange foods from around the world that prove the boldest bites create the best stories. #Culture
#foodhistory #foodculture #foodculturebites #strangefood #food

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Eight Strange Foods Around the World Worth a Bite
Are you ready to taste the unexpected? Here are eight strange foods from around the world that prove the boldest bites create the best stories.
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January 28, 2026 at 7:19 PM
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I’m posting my blog article via @surf.social. All I had to do was switch from Mastodon to Bluesky and post the link here. This article, uncovers the hidden legacy of women cooks whose skill kept societies alive. #WomenCooks #FoodHistory #FoodCulture #FoodStories

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Women Cooks Were the Best in History. So Why Don’t We Know Them?
When I was about five years old, my grandma introduced me to cooking. “It’s necessary for you to become a cook,” she said. Indeed, she taught me one of the most essential crafts in my life. How to be a woman cook. My grandma and my auntie,
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January 27, 2026 at 4:14 PM
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When my grandmother taught me to cook, I had no idea I was following a centuries-old tradition of women cooks whose names history forgot. Uncover the hidden legacy of women cooks. #WomenCooks #WomenChefs #FoodHistory #FoodCulture #FoodHeritage #FoodStories foodculturebites.com/women-cooks-...
January 27, 2026 at 4:10 PM
janettespeyer.bsky.social
Afternoon tea existed long before the scone, yet it’s hard to imagine the ritual without one. I grew up with scones at my grandmother’s tea table in Venezuela, a tradition from my British family. #FoodHistory #FoodCulture #FoodHeritage #AfternoonTea #Scones
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Afternoon Tea Existed Before the Scone. So What Changed?
Afternoon tea existed long before the scone, yet it’s hard to imagine the ritual without one. I grew up with scones at my grandmother’s tea table in Venezuela, a tradition brought over by my British f...
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January 27, 2026 at 2:56 AM
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Gazpacho evokes images of hot Andalusian afternoons. This iconic Spanish dish has an old and complex history. #FoodHistory #FoodCulture #FoodCultureBites #Food #SpanishCuisine #Spain

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A Spoonful of Spain: Gazpacho’s Timeless Tale - foodculturebites.com
Gazpacho Andaluz is an ancient dish evolving from Roman roots into a Spanish staple. Each bowl reflects a rich history of tradition and cultural exchange.
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January 25, 2026 at 8:16 PM
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Get all the inspiration you need for a great trip to Lisbon, Portugal #LisbonInABox #TravelInABox #travel #TravelBloggersCommunity #TravelSky #TravelAddicts flipboard.com/@sidewalksaf...
Lisbon in a Box: Local Secrets & Expert Recommendations for Your Next Trip
After living in Lisbon for three years, I know its best stories aren’t found in a superficial top-10 list. I’ve teamed up with expert travel writers—including fellow residents—to build Lisbon in a Box...
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January 23, 2026 at 4:19 PM
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There is much to do in Portugal @sidewalksafari.social has told us beautifully in the storyboard with many contributors from the #flipboardusergroup.
Enjoy the brilliant cover image before you scroll through
#Portugal, #Travel, #LisbonInABox #Flipboard
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Lisbon in a Box: Local Secrets & Expert Recommendations for Your Next Trip
After living in Lisbon for three years, I know its best stories aren’t found in a superficial top-10 list. I’ve teamed up with expert travel writers—including fellow residents—to build Lisbon in a Box...
flipboard.com
January 23, 2026 at 3:31 PM
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jennski.bsky.social
After 3 years of living in #Lisbon & documenting its architecture, I’m handing over the keys. 🗝️🇵🇹

I teamed up with 12 experts to build #LisbonInABox, a @flipboard.com Storyboard of the spots we actually visit, like Campo de Ourique.

📦 Dive in: flipboard.com/@sidewalksaf...

#Portugal #TravelInABox
A dark wood door with a diamond transom surrounded by bright yellow floral tiles at Rua Tomás da Anunciação 137.
January 25, 2026 at 3:54 PM
janettespeyer.bsky.social
I am so grateful for this amazing food. I can’t pronounce “Kashk O Bademjan”
😋😋 #persianfood #middleeastenfood #good
January 25, 2026 at 4:30 AM
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Kitchen Table Cultures balances trendy and tradition, with health benefits thrown in. #bonebroth #fermentedfoods #traditionaldiets #healthyeating #localranches #kitchentablecultures
Kitchen Table Cultures balances trendy and tradition, with health benefits thrown in.
Read the full article on Monterey County Now.
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January 24, 2026 at 8:05 PM
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When you look at food through a historical lens, it’s impossible not to appreciate Indigenous Americans. Their agricultural knowledge added richness to our diets. They. Every meal carries a story.
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5 Indigenous Foods To Be Thankful For (Number 2 Will Surprise You)
Early Americans have added variety to our diets and prevented mass starvation. These Indigenous foods sparked economic booms and influenced world politics.
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January 24, 2026 at 4:53 PM
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Here’s a new @surf.social feed with all participants. @jennski.bsky.social
Compiled a @flipboard.com storyboard guide for all matters Lisbon. I built this feed so I could easily publish and share around.
Sign up for Surf and use my code Surf+JanetteSpeyer.
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#LisbonInABox
January 23, 2026 at 6:42 PM
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Pass the bread! That warm freshly baked Sourdough is older than history, but baked for today. Why this bread keeps coming back to our tables and we never get tired of eating it!
#FoodHistory #FoodCulture #FoodHeritage #FoodStories #SourdoughBread

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Sourdough Bread: Older Than History, Trendier Than Ever
Sourdough bread is older than history, baked for today. Why this bread keeps coming back to our tables and we never get tired of eating it!
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January 23, 2026 at 4:56 PM
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Dreaming of going to Portugal? @jennski.bsky.social bought the dream to you via @flipboard.com with some wonderful contributors from the #FlipboardUserGroup and the Brilliant Bloggers. Watch and visit #LisbonInABox flipboard.com/@sidewalksaf...
January 23, 2026 at 4:38 PM
janettespeyer.bsky.social
There is much to do in Portugal @sidewalksafari.social has told us beautifully in the storyboard with many contributors from the #flipboardusergroup.
Enjoy the brilliant cover image before you scroll through
#Portugal, #Travel, #LisbonInABox #Flipboard
flipboard.com/@sidewalksaf...
Lisbon in a Box: Local Secrets & Expert Recommendations for Your Next Trip
After living in Lisbon for three years, I know its best stories aren’t found in a superficial top-10 list. I’ve teamed up with expert travel writers—including fellow residents—to build Lisbon in a Box...
flipboard.com
January 23, 2026 at 3:31 PM
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Cheese Sticks (Saratele)
Crispy golden homemade cheese sticks with sesame seeds are simple to make at home. Perfect school snacks or party appetizers that freeze beautifully for later.
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January 4, 2026 at 11:48 PM
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Check out my #FoodHistory and #FoodCulture #Surffeed

Food Traditions History and Culture
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Food Traditions History and Culture by JanetteSpeyer on Surf
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January 22, 2026 at 2:47 AM