Dear friends:

How wonderful it will be to see you at this upcoming event at the Eldridge Street Museum -- one of the most alluring and historical museums in the city. Seeing Kiki Smith's extraordinary blue stained-glass windows is reason enough to come. But here's another temptation: On May 2nd at 6 pm there will be a free event and panel discussion to celebrate the publication of June Hersh's new book Iconic New York Jewish Food. Another powerhouse, Niki Russ Federman, fourth-generation owner of the beloved Russ & Daughters will join us. Together we will acknowledge the moxie of the ingenious immigrants who helped shape the city's culinary streetscape and rejoice in collective memories. Since the event is right before Mother's Day, a signed copy of June's book -- chock-a-block with fabulous recipes -- would be a wonderful gift. Noshes, book signing, and maybe a poem or two from my new poetry collection, Mother Sauce, will add to the festivities. Hope to see you there.

Happy Spring.

Warmly,
Rozanne