New Books on Culture and Ethnicity

If you think apple pie is the all-American food, think again. An inspiring collection of new books dips deep into the melting pot to serve up stories and recipes that trace the multi-ethnic and cultural origins of what our country eats. My personal favorite is “97 Orchard,” an absorbing tale of five immigrant families written by Jane Ziegelman, director of the new culinary program at NYC’s tenement museum…..Tenement museum? Culinary program? New?….yes, we will find out more. Stay tuned. In the meantime, check out 97 Orchard and a few other very cool new books by clicking on the link above.