Dr. Bill Schindler

Dr. Bill Schindler, an internationally recognized food archaeologist, primitive technologist, chef, and author of Eat Like a Human: Nourishing Foods and Ancient Ways of Cooking to Revolutionize Your Health, and Christina Schindler, an experienced educator and business leader, are the dynamic husband-and-wife team behind the Modern Stone Age Kitchen in Chestertown, Maryland. Together, they are on a mission to transform the way we understand, source, and prepare food.

Bill serves as the Founder and Director of the Eastern Shore Food Lab, where he works to preserve and revive ancestral dietary traditions to build a more nourishing, ethical, and sustainable food system.

His expertise has been featured globally, including as co-star of National Geographic’s The Great Human Race and on Wired magazine’s YouTube series Basic Instincts and Food Science. He travels the world with his family documenting traditional foodways, using the archaeological record, ethnographic traditions, and modern culinary techniques to inspire practical, real-life food solutions.

Christina brings over 20 years of experience as a public school teacher and administrator. She now leads the business side of their ventures as CEO of the Modern Stone Age Kitchen and President of the Eastern Shore Food Lab, overseeing operations, growth strategy, and educational programming. Her passion lies in creating meaningful connections through food, fostering community outreach, and expanding educational opportunities.

Together, Bill and Christina are redefining what it means to eat and live well, merging scientific research, traditional wisdom, and modern culinary arts to inspire individuals and families to embrace a healthier, more sustainable and delicious way of eating. Above all, they are proud parents of three busy young adults and remain committed to sharing their vision for real, nourishing food with communities near and far.