Jane Ziegelman

97 Orchard: An Edible History of Five Immigrant Families in One New York Tenement (2010)

One of my favorite books this year. Wonderfully written and researched. A fascinating history of the Lower East Side through a culinary lens. By focusing on food, the author brings to life the hardships, centuries-old stories, and immutable strengths of these immigrants. My only wish was to learn...