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Bananas From the Prairie: Pawpaw — A Botanical History

An unassuming greenish brown fruit never seen at a commercial grocery store, pawpaw is the only member of the Annonaceae family, also…

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An illustration of a brown seed underneath the plant, three golden brown pawpaws hanging on a branch with green leaves, white and dark yellow flowers growing from one main branch.

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Food For Thought: A Vegetarian History of Schools and Colleges

Navigating student meal planning as a vegan or vegetarian can be challenging in the modern age, and it was something people in the past who…

Aug 28

A large 4 story brick building with a cupola and small trees around the sides of the building that are visible.

Aug 28

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Neither a Moss Nor a Plant: Irish Sea Moss — A Botanical History

Irish sea moss or Chrondus crispus, also known as carrageen or carraigín is an algae from the kingdom of protists. While it is not a moss…

Aug 21

A photograph of a vegan white chocolate, scored in squares bar. It is placed on a red shiny circular surface. The background is blurred.

Aug 21

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Popcorn Cereal and Other Unusual Plant Based Foods from History

People have been experimenting with plants and their components for a long time, finding innovative methods of creating new foods. Reading…

Aug 14

A photograph of a clear glass bottle with a glass stopper, a white label with black text of Tragacantha, Astragalus gummifier. In the bottom of the bottle is a smooth dark piece of gum, two other reddish pieces of gum about the same size and a larger gray looking piece of gum. The bottle is sitting on a white surface with a white background.

Aug 14

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Ancient Blue: Woad — A Botanical History

Woad, or Isatis tinctoria, is a biennial or perennial plant with cheery yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. The hue of the flowers…

Aug 7

An illustration Isatis tinctoria showing the different stages the plant goes through with a cross section of the stem and larger illustrations of the parts of the plant.

Aug 7

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5 Vegan Friendly Temperance Punch Recipes from the Past for Your Next Summer Get Together

The temperance movement’s desire to create alternatives to alcohol originated new industries and forms of entertainment. Victorian…

Aug 1

A photograph of dark pink punch garnished with mint leaves, orange and lemon slices. It is placed on a light brown wooden cutting board with a lime cut in half, a wedge of lime, a strawberry, mint leaves, and other garnishes.

Aug 1

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Plant Based Past Turns One!

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Jul 26

Plant Based Past Turns One!

Jul 26

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The Curious Cabinet of John Evelyn: Early Vegetarians and Greek Myth Imagery

John Evelyn, English author, diarist and gardener, wrote one of the earliest English language texts promoting vegetarianism. Evelyn’s…

Jul 25

The cabinet was made in Florence. It is oak veneered in ebony and incorporates 19 (pietre dure), or hardstone, plaques supplied by Domenico Benotti. The gilt-bronze mounts and plaques were added in England, in the workshop of Francesco Fanelli, though it is not known for certain when this took place. The gilt-bronze strawberry-leaf crest was probably made and added in about 1830–1840.

Jul 25

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5 Vegan No Bake Recipes from the Past for a Summer Dinner

People in the past faced the challenge of putting together appealing dishes on the hottest days of the year before the invention of air…

Jul 17

A photograph of a large assortment of red tomatoes with green stems. The background has been blurred.

Jul 17

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Have Vegetables, Will Travel: A History of Vegetarian Vacations and Travel

Modern vegetarians and vegans have numerous digital tools and websites for planning their next vacation or trip. The origins of these…

Jul 11

Brigantine Beach at sunset with waves and a variety of tracks in the sand.

Jul 11

Danielle Herring

Danielle Herring

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I write about the history of plants and plant-based diets, primarily focused on the U.S. and Britain in the 19th and early 20th centuries.

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