This morning I interviewed the Charlotte Observer food editor Kathleen Purvis about Jeanne Voltz. Kathleen had profiled legendary food editor Jeanne and met her several times. Here is quote I liked from a column Kathleen wrote after Jeanne died:“And then there was Voltz’s determination that we get our food facts right. When I called her colleagues for quotes for her obituary, they all brought it up, with laughter and fondness. Voltz wasn’t valued for her sweetness. Her flavor was pepper and vinegar.” Kathleen was very helpful – especially about providing perspective on the importance of food journalism. I am finishing up my article about Jeanne who got her start in…

This morning I interviewed the Charlotte Observer food editor Kathleen Purvis about Jeanne Voltz. Kathleen had profiled legendary food editor Jeanne and met her several times. Here is quote I liked from a column Kathleen wrote after Jeanne died:“And then there was Voltz’s determination that we get our food facts right. When I called her colleagues for quotes for her obituary, they all brought it up, with laughter and fondness. Voltz wasn’t valued for her sweetness. Her flavor was pepper and vinegar.” Kathleen was very helpful – especially about providing perspective on the importance of food journalism. I am finishing up my article about Jeanne who got her start in…

I am continuing my work on food sections – an important part of women’s pages. I am in the process of joining the Southern Foodways Alliance. My research subject Jeanne Voltz was a founding member of the group. I am hoping to set up an interview with the food editor of the Charlotte Observer. She interviewed Jeanne many years ago. The interview is referenced in this article which I just ordered through ILL. Jeanne wrote one of the most significant books about BBQ after her years as a newspaper food journalist. I am curious to explore how Jeanne exercised her expertise – especially in an area that did garner much…

I am continuing my work on food sections – an important part of women’s pages. I am in the process of joining the Southern Foodways Alliance. My research subject Jeanne Voltz was a founding member of the group. I am hoping to set up an interview with the food editor of the Charlotte Observer. She interviewed Jeanne many years ago. The interview is referenced in this article which I just ordered through ILL. Jeanne wrote one of the most significant books about BBQ after her years as a newspaper food journalist. I am curious to explore how Jeanne exercised her expertise – especially in an area that did garner much…

Above is video of Betsy Balsley, Donna Deane, Rose Dosti and Barbara Hansen, “The L.A. Times Food Section Gals.” Jeanne Voltz – a favorite research subject – is mentioned. (Voltz was the Times food editor from 1960-1973. I have written a conference paper on those years.) The 1960s and 1970s were an important time for food sections – a part of the women’s pages. Here is a blog post by someone who attended the event. Here is more about the group, Culinary Historians of Southern California.

Above is video of Betsy Balsley, Donna Deane, Rose Dosti and Barbara Hansen, “The L.A. Times Food Section Gals.” Jeanne Voltz – a favorite research subject – is mentioned. (Voltz was the Times food editor from 1960-1973. I have written a conference paper on those years.) The 1960s and 1970s were an important time for food sections – a part of the women’s pages. Here is a blog post by someone who attended the event. Here is more about the group, Culinary Historians of Southern California.