Lehew Well Drilling, based in Front Royal, VA, is a renowned company specializing in providing comprehensive resources for food history. With a vast collection of historic recipes, primary documents, and original research on the origins of different foods, the company offers a wealth of information on popular lore and the evolution of various foods throughout history.
Founded and maintained by Lynne Olver, a reference librarian with a deep passion for food history, the Food Timeline has grown from a single page to 70 web pages, serving millions of readers and answering thousands of questions since its inception in 1999. Managed by Virginia Tech University Libraries, the site continues to offer a wide range of resources on food and drink history, making food history engaging and enjoyable for all visitors.