Introduction
So happy to welcome the utterly delightful Lauren of Must Love Herbs to the podcast today. Lauren is going to speak to an idea that I don’t broach quite enough in this podcast, which is the fact that the US itself has many distinct subcultures: Appalachia (or – properly said, Appa – LATCH- a) is one of those subcultures with its own geography, heritage, music, accents, and foodways. Lauren is quickly amassing a huge following on Instagram that love her joyful, bright, and sundrenched photos and videos share her ancestor’s knowledge of gardening and herbalism. She also shares the most amazing adorable cakes decorated with the most intricate, skillful, adorable mushrooms – breads covered with edible florals. Lauren’s a true ambassador of Appalachia, coming from generations of Appalacians that have lived on the land for over 200 years.
If you, like me, only carry only a vague idea of what comprises the Appalachian subculture, Lauren will give us all much deeper appreciation of this resilient, strong people through her charming stories and thoughtful discussion.
It’s a cliche an apt one when it comes to Lauren – she truly is a ray of sunshine and I’m so happy to introduce her to you right now!
Highlights– Who is an Appalachian?
– Difference in Appalachian foodways
– Lauren’s father – a musician from Appalachia who *doesn’t* like bluegrass
– What’s growing in her garden (Market More cucumbers, 500lb cucumbers))
– Medicinal herbs for what ails her
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