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Family Tree, Food & Stories

Family Tree, Food & Stories connects generations through family stories, food history, and heritage. Each episode uncovers the stories behind cherished recipes, unforgettable meals with family and friends, and unique food traditions that bring us together at the table. Here's where we celebrate how food creates lasting connections—every meal tells a story, and every story is a feast waiting to be shared. Tune in and join our family, where your story has a place at our table.

Oct. 24, 2024

Wild Food and Backyard Feasts - The Magic of a Small Town

Recipes From My 90-Year-Old Mom, and so Much More! With our special guest, Freda Meriweather. In this episode of the Family Tree, Food & Stories podcast, Co-Host Sylvia Lovely reconnects with her good friend, Freda Merriweath...

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Oct. 13, 2024

Luck, Love, and Food: Bizarre Family Food Superstitions

Are there such things as lucky foods? Have you ever wondered why your mom always tossed salt over her shoulder, whether it spilled or not? Or why did your grandmother say NEVER to cut spaghetti noodles? In this episode of Fam...

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Oct. 13, 2024

The Dish That Defined a Life!

Favorite Final Food and that Important Story What unexpected request could transform a bittersweet farewell into a heartwarming celebration of life? Tune in to discover a touching tale that reveals the powerful bond between f...

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Oct. 12, 2024

What Food Stories are on Your Plate?

What Do Hot Dogs and Adam & Eve Have in Common? More Than You Think!” In this debut episode of Family Tree Food and Stories , co-hosts Nancy May and Sylvia Lovely kick off the show with surprising food traditions and stories ...

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