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

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Title
97 Orchard: An Edible History of Five Immigrant Families in One New York Tenement
Author/Editor(s)
Ziegelman, Jane
Date
2010
Publisher
New York: Smithsonian Books/HarperCollins
Call Number
Main Stacks/Oak Street Library 394.12097471 Z623n
Catalog Link
https://i-share-uiu.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/01CARLI_UIU/gpjosq/alma99626793112205899
Description
In the early 20th century, the culinary landscape of New York’s Lower East Side tenement apartments was diverse and rich in stories. This book delves into the lives of five immigrant families residing at 97 Orchard Street, exploring how their German, Irish, Italian, and Eastern European Jewish heritages shaped their cooking traditions. Including forty recipes, this book offers readers an immersive insight into New York’s immigrant culture.