Fourteenth International Conference on Food Studies

Abstract

This presentation will provide an overview of my company, The Fork Front, which works, on several fronts, to educate and entertain individuals about their own history through a food lens. It also raises people’s awareness about the crucial role that food history has and continues to play in their culture and society. While the company is based in Washington, D.C., it has a global reach in terms of the content that I offer as well as the individuals and companies to which I provide my products and services. These products and services range from consulting, researching and writing about food history to the creation of bespoke gifts, courses, and menus for special events. This presentation provides an overview of my company, its foci, and current and future work. It will demonstrate how I successfully transformed my academic research and teaching experience into a thriving enterprise. The business enables me to employ my knowledge and skills in new and innovative ways to enlighten and reinforce the importance of food in everyday life to a wide range of individuals, appealing to the interests of academics and the general public alike.