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We are a food and nutrition non-profit that inspires people to embrace the healthy and sustainable joys of the old ways of eating.

Bringing you the tastiest traditions & old ways. Say hello to your new favorite health and travel guide.

10/13/2026

"Breadcrumbs are a crucial ingredient in many of my favorite dishes, from ﬁsh tacos to sardine patties. But when it became diﬃcult to ﬁnd whole wheat bread crumbs at my local grocery store, many of my favorite recipes started slipping out of the rotation. On some level, I knew that homemade bread crumbs were possible, simple, and had the potential to be a step above store bought options. But ﬁrst, I needed to seek some advice..."

Read the full blog post from our Vice President of Nutrition Programming Kelly LeBlanc: https://bit.ly/4B1oEpG

10/10/2026

1 week from today is National Pasta Day! Celebrate by bringing the "old ways" home with a family pasta class.

During our travels on Oldways Culinarias we have been lucky to learn pasta-making skills from chefs and locals, so we decided to bring those skills home and share with our family members of all ages!

At Oldways we believe cooking is an important everyday skill – and it’s a legacy. We are dedicated to inspiring others to learn and pass down the knowledge and love of heritage foods through hands-on learning and intergenerational sharing. A pasta class is a fun way to do just that!

Need some tips? https://bit.ly/4zKI8h5

10/09/2026

I’ve been eagerly following the news that the Bayeux Tapestry was traveling from its usual home in Bayeux, France, making a very special guest appearance at the British Museum in London. Having been lucky enough to see it in Bayeux several times, I’m excited to hear that it is drawing crowds, some waiting in line for nine hours to see the fragile tapestry...
—Oldways President, Sara Baer-Sinnott

Read full substack: https://bit.ly/4hMM7DH

10/09/2026

Have you herd...?

International Raw Milk Cheese Appreciation Day is October 17th! ONE WEEK from tomorrow!

Since 1999, Oldways and a group of dedicated producers, importers, retailers, and cheese lovers have advocated to preserve raw milk cheeses around the world. In 2015, the Oldways Cheese Coalition created the Annual International Raw Milk Cheese Appreciation Day (aka ) to highlight the diversity and deliciousness of cheeses made with raw milk

Learn more about this special day and let us know how you're celebrating: https://oldwayspt.org/events-classes/annual-celebration/raw-milk-cheese-appreciation-day/

10/06/2026

The Mediterranean diet is famous for its health effects, and for good reason. Decades of research have linked the traditional plant-based eating pattern, common among people who live near the Mediterranean Sea, with a lower risk of inflammation and chronic diseases, including heart disease, diabetes, cognitive decline and dementia.

But the Mediterranean diet isn’t the only option with those benefits — not by a long shot.

Read the wonderful AARP article about the commonalities between the Mediterranean, Latin American, African and Asian heritage diets: https://bit.ly/4rNzmM8

10/02/2026

"Hygge is a Danish word that describes finding comfort and coziness in an environment or meal and slowing down to enjoy the space with the people around you.

Rather than looking for heavy, labor-intensive recipes this October, I’m searching for the warm, cozy and connected Hygge feeling at home and looking at comfort foods in a new light. I asked some of the Oldways team about their favorite comfort foods and what draws them to these meals to put together suggestions to share with you..."

Read the full blog post here: https://bit.ly/4hYx49G

10/01/2026

Cooking is an important everyday skill – and it’s a legacy. We are dedicated to inspiring others to learn and pass down the knowledge and love of heritage foods through hands-on learning and intergenerational sharing.

Learn about Oldways’ core pillars here: https://bit.ly/4jHlEIG

09/30/2026

It's official: our Culinaria to Croatia from October 17-24, 2027, is OPEN FOR REGISTRATION!

Throughout its history, Croatia has been a part of Italy, Turkey, Greece and the Balkan countries; you’ll find the influence of each in its culinary offerings. We'll take a boat ride and enjoy mussels straight from the water, learn how traditional Soparnik is made, explore islands, visit a goat cheese farm, and so much more!

Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/4yhzzd2

09/29/2026

TOMORROW: Don't miss our Instagram Live -- Baking with Ancient Grains, A Conversation with Maria Speck -- from 2:00-2:30pm ET on

09/29/2026

Discover Chile!

During our vibrant journey between dynamic Santiago and the award-winning w**e region of Colchagua, relax at luxury hotels and explore Chile's culinary and w**e landscape from an insider's perspective: eating at markets, fine dining restaurants and even private homes.

Enjoy w**e-paired seafood feasts, carne mechada, empanadas, completo, Chilean sweets, local breads and cheeses and much more!

Alongside our favorite mother-daughter duo, journalist and anthropologist Isabel Torrealba and James Beard Award-Winning Chef Iliana de la Vega, we'll be visiting everything from famous cathedrals, museums, and palaces, to local food markets, w**eries, and colorful port cities. We'll even be treated to a cooking demonstration set outdoors against the vineyard landscape and hosted by celebrated Chef Ambassador of Chile, Pilar Rodríguez!

ONLY 4 SPOTS REMAIN. Register now: https://oldwayspt.org/trip/chile-2027/

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