Lisa Haushofer
@haushoferl
MD turned historian of medicine, science, food, environment | author of WONDER FOODS (@ucpress.bsky.social '22) | @gastronomica.bsky.social | living in Amsterdam | #histstm #histmed #foodhistory #foodstudies | she/her
Or — and hear me out here — we could just supply the period products in the bathroom. In any case, we could just call them period products. Menstruation is not a dirty secret that requires coded language.
In Buffalo for #AAHM2026. I’m reliably told Buffalo has good food game. So far I can confirm.
Historians - has there ever been a more perfect representation of our field? Discuss. #skystorians
New rule: all David Starkey quotes are henceforth only to be read in the manner of Hugh Grant as David Starkey. Instant improvement.
Ok seriously is there a single scence of Vladimir that *wasn't* filmed at UTSC? I'm having such flashbacks...
I’m currently reading the thesis concepts from my “Writing History Differently” class, which explores the intersection of history & creative writing. I could cry they are so original, playful, thoughtful & interesting - a far cry from the AI slop that has become my daily pre-digested pabulum…
Last but not least, these fabulous books are reviewed in the issue:
The new issue of Gastronomica is out (more details below). I had the honor of serving as issue editor for this one. I learned so much. This will sadly be my last issue, as I am stepping down from my role on the editorial collective, with a heavy heart. #foodstudies online.ucpress.edu/gastronomica...
Look what just arrived in my mailbox 👀 Can’t wait to read this @yvanprkachin.bsky.social ! #histmed #histsci #histstm
If I may, I’d like to tell you a story about that time we found an abandoned puppy (ca. 5-6 weeks old) in Italy. And if you’d like to help abandoned puppies like Max, please see below.
“How do you manage your time during this busy season?” “I make a plan.”
Dutch/foodie friends, help please: does this baked concoction in the shape of a drain siphon have a name? Also, why?
I have a new article out in @gastronomica.bsky.social that might be useful to those of you teaching "Nutritionism" in your #foodstudies classes. It's inspired by my own students in my course on concepts in history. Huge thanks to @gyorgyscrinis.bsky.social. online.ucpress.edu/gastronomica...
I just wanna say I'm available to consult on your next movie or TV show about academia.
Happy cinnamon bun day to all those who celebrate! I certainly do. Let the wintering begin. #kanelbullensdag