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Food of My Forefathers: Applied Genealogy: The Cultural

Context of Traditional & Ethnic Foods

Join us for a FREE virtual program on January 15 at 6:30 p.m. ET!

Learn the cultural impact of traditional and ethnic foods of our ancestors woven into our family stories. Find possible origins of the traditional foods and recipes your family may share. The culture of foods relates directly to genealogy, and we will see why certain foods are found in certain cultures. Follow as we explore ancestor villages based on the foods and beverages they consumed. Learn why certain ethnicities owned taverns, others were butchers, or who had a bakery. We will also show how to use church event records to find if your ancestors ate lutefisk or schnitzel. Plus, we explore how to research your ancestor's "normal day" - even with photos! Presented by Peg Kapustiak

Margaret (Peg) Kapustiak’s presentations and handouts are designed to provide you with extremely practical tips, ideas, links and sources. She has been a Genealogist/Family Historian for 48 years and has researched her family history in the Chicago area, the Midwest, New England, and New York state plus ten countries in both Europe and Asia, when she lived overseas. She has provided over 200 talks to organizations both nationally and internationally. She is the author of two books and 58 research articles. The last book on Venice, Florida was written for their 100 Anniversary of Incorporation as a city. She currently volunteers at five historical/genealogical organizations and is on the Board of South Suburban Genealogical and Historical Society, as their Strategic Planner and conducts their monthly Website SIG, Special Interest Group, specializing on the 50 states and internationally.