# Rachel Laudan

- **Website:** <https://rachellaudan.com>
- **Primary alias:** `rachellaudan.com`

## Description

Rachel Laudan is a distinguished historian and author specializing in food history, farming, and the evolution of culinary practices through a historical lens. With a rich background that includes growing up on a traditional farm in England and studying the history and philosophy of science, Rachel delves into the intersection of food, culture, and technology. Her blog features a variety of insightful articles and reflections on food, agriculture, and global cuisine, inviting readers to explore the complex narratives behind what we eat.

Rachel's notable works include **From Mineralogy to Geology: The Foundations of a Science**, **The Food of Paradise: Exploring Hawaii’s Culinary Heritage**, and the acclaimed **Cuisine and Empire: Cooking in World History**. After transitioning from academia to blog writing, she aims to connect her extensive research and experiences in a more informal format. Readers can engage with her diverse perspectives on food politics and historical developments by following her blog, where she shares both scholarly insights and personal explorations of global culinary traditions.

## Industries

- 🧪 Science and Education
- 🧪 History _(under Science and Education)_
- 🍔 Food and Drink

## Links

- [twitter](https://twitter.com/rachellaudan)
- [facebook](https://facebook.com/app_scoped_user_id)

## Logos & icons

- icon _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idju-LZSM1/w/400/h/400/theme/dark/icon.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1762657852767)

## Colors

| Name | Hex | Theme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| California | #f79b0c | accent |
| Rusty Nail | #875a07 | dark |
| Cream Can | #f3d865 | light |

## Fonts

- Helvetica Neue — asset _(custom)_

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