About Us
Preserving Family Recipes & Culinary Traditions
Hi, I’m Lynn – home cook, writer, and memory-keeper behind Family Tree Foodie, a blog dedicated to preserving family recipes and the food traditions that connect us across generations. My journey began with my own collection of heirloom recipes – handwritten notes on weathered scraps of paper from my mother, grandmothers, and aunts. After losing my beloved mom, I felt a deep urgency to document not just the meals we shared, but the stories behind them.
What You’ll Find Here
At Family Tree Foodie, I celebrate the intersection of food, memory, and heritage. I recreate and reimagine vintage family recipes while exploring food traditions from around the world and across the seasons. From my grandmother’s Sicilian Lentil Soup to my Aunt Liz’s “Go To School Cookies,” each dish carries the legacy of the women who inspired it.
And when a recipe is inspired by a matriarch, I spotlight their kitchen rituals, cultural traditions, and culinary wisdom passed down through generations.
Featured Series
Over the years, Family Tree Foodie has grown into more than just a collection of recipes — it’s a place where stories, heritage, and creativity meet in the kitchen. Each of the series below highlights a different facet of this journey, whether it’s exploring the traditions of a beloved matriarch, celebrating the flavors of a season, or sharing cozy, time-tested recipes with a story.
- The Hungarian Collection – Recipes from my husband’s grandmother, bringing Central European family flavors to your table.
- Summer at the Lake – Seasonal recipes, both heirloom and new, inspired by long summer days and family gatherings.
- Back-to-School Protein Series – Easy, nourishing recipes perfect for busy mornings and school lunches.
- Soup & Slippers Series – Cozy, comforting heirloom soups to savor at home.
Each series combines recipes with stories, celebrating the heritage, culture and memories behind the food.
Won’t You Join Us?
Whether you’re here to:
- Preserve a cherished family recipe,
- Explore your own culinary roots, or
- Find seasonal inspiration with a story
…I hope you feel right at home. Family Tree Foodie is a space to honor food heritage and keep these stories alive, one recipe at a time.
Not sure where to begin? Check out some tips and inspiration to help you recreate and celebrate your own family recipes.