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A Genealogist’s Kitchen: Stories Behind the Research
Meet your co-host Lisa Lisson as she shares her path to becoming a genealogist and family history expert. From handwritten recipes passed through generations to stories of immigrant ancestors bringing their culinary traditions to America, Lisa’s personal journey weaves together food, family research, and the moments that shaped her passion for preserving heritage.
Pull up a chair at our kitchen table as Lisa opens her family album. She’ll take you back to the pivotal moments that sparked her love of genealogy, share the family mysteries she’s solved, and reveal how food remains the thread connecting past to present in her research. Your hosts serve up a heartfelt conversation about finding yourself through finding your roots.

Resources
Learn about searching for your ancestors and discovering your family history with the following resources:
- Sign up for the Are You My Cousin? newsletter and get actionable genealogy tips each week in your inbox
- Explore Your Culinary Heritage During Your Genealogy Tour
- Are You My Cousin? – Lisa’s website
- Are You My Cousin? YouTube Channel
- Family Search
- Ancestry
- MyHeritage
- Find My Past
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