Jane Ziegelman

Jane Ziegelman is an American author and food historian known for her work on the culinary history of New York City. She has written extensively about the food culture of immigrants in the United States, particularly focusing on the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Early Life and Education

Jane Ziegelman was born in New York City. She developed an interest in food and history at an early age. Ziegelman pursued her higher education at University of Michigan, where she studied history and literature.

Career

Ziegelman began her career as a writer and food historian, contributing to various publications and working on several projects related to the history of food in America. She is best known for her book 97 Orchard: An Edible History of Five Immigrant Families in One New York Tenement, which explores the culinary traditions of immigrant families living in a tenement building on the Lower East Side of Manhattan.

97 Orchard

97 Orchard is a detailed account of the lives and culinary practices of five immigrant families from different ethnic backgrounds. The book delves into the ways these families adapted their traditional cuisines to the ingredients and conditions they found in New York City. It highlights the cultural exchange and the evolution of American cuisine through the lens of immigrant experiences.

Other Works

In addition to 97 Orchard, Ziegelman has written other works on food history, including A Square Meal: A Culinary History of the Great Depression, co-authored with her husband, Andrew Coe. This book examines the impact of the Great Depression on American eating habits and the government's role in shaping the nation's diet during that period.

Personal Life

Jane Ziegelman is married to Andrew Coe, a fellow food historian and author. The couple often collaborates on research and writing projects. They reside in Brooklyn, New York.

Related Pages

• Food history
• New York City
• Lower East Side
• Great Depression
• American cuisine
• Immigration to the United States