Sara Baer-Sinnott is President of Oldways, a nonprofit food and nutrition organization helping people live healthier, happier lives through cultural food traditions and lifestyles.

She has been an instrumental figure at Oldways since its early days, joining the staff in 1992 to work on one of the first overseas Symposiums (Food, Culture and Discovery in Spain) and the first International Conference on the Diets of the Mediterranean, where the Mediterranean Diet Pyramid was introduced. Sara assumed the presidency of Oldways in May 2010, and she develops company strategy, oversees all Oldways projects and programs, and works closely with members of the Oldways staff.

In her years at Oldways, Sara has been an integral part of Oldways’ growth and success. She has helped develop ground-breaking programs including its Traditional Diet Pyramids; African Heritage & Health program; the Whole Grains Council; Mediterranean Foods Alliance; Healthy Pasta Meals; High Five Children’s Cooking Curriculum; Culinary Travel; and many others. Sara is also co-author of The Oldways Table with Oldways’ Founder K. Dun Gifford.

Before joining Oldways, Sara was the Special Projects Editor at Inc. Magazine, and she’s also worked for state and federal government agencies. She has a B.A. in Economics from Hobart and William Smith Colleges, and an M.A. in Regional Planning from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.

Sara also sits on the Oldways Board of Directors and is an Oldways African Heritage Diet Advisor.

Before joining Oldways, Sara was the Special Projects Editor at Inc. Magazine, and she’s also worked for state and federal government agencies. She has a B.A. in Economics from Hobart and William Smith Colleges, and an M.A. in Regional Planning from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.

Sara also sits on the Oldways Board of Directors and is an Oldways African Heritage Diet Advisor.

Links to resources:

Oldways Website:

https://oldwayspt.org

Upcoming Culinaria Tours

https://oldwayspt.org/culinary-travel/upcoming-trips/

Recipes:

https://oldwayspt.org/recipes/

More: Photo Links to Culinary Travel Destinations with Oldways

Croatia (https://oldwayspt.org/trip/croatia/)

The Peloponnese and Athens (https://oldwayspt.org/trip/peloponnese-athens-culinary-tour-may-2024/)

Parma and Emilia Romagna (https://oldwayspt.org/trip/parma-culinary-tour-april-2024/)

The Black Sea and Istanbul (https://oldwayspt.org/trip/black-sea-and-istanbul/)

San Sebastian (https://oldwayspt.org/trip/san-sebastian/)

If you choose travel destinations based on a region’s cuisine then you are enjoying the delicious trend in culinary travel. From farm visits to city market tours to cooking classes and finding those out of the way local eateries, travel companies such as Oldways, specializing in culinary experiences can help you discover the best.

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