Foodways Texas is a non-profit organization based in Austin, TX that is dedicated to preserving, promoting, and celebrating the diverse food cultures of Texas. Founded in 2010, the organization brings together chefs, journalists, scholars, farmers, ranchers, and food enthusiasts to educate people about the shared food history and culture of the Lone Star State. Through oral history, documentary film, scholarly work, and food-related seminars, Foodways Texas aims to preserve and promote the vibrant and rich cuisines that reflect the diversity of Texas' peoples, cultures, and geography.
With the support of its members and business sponsors, Foodways Texas conducts archival work, organizes events, and carries out educational initiatives to better understand and appreciate the food cultures of Texas. The organization's oral history archive is easily accessible on their website, and their completed documentary films can be streamed online. Additionally, Foodways Texas hosts annual events, including symposiums and camps, where members come together to explore Texas food, history, and culture through panel discussions, scholarly presentations, and communal meals that celebrate the communities and cultures of Texas.
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