Clara Silverstein Livres

Presents more than one hundred recipes for a variety of soups, salads, and sandwiches from the New England Soup Factory along with anecdotes and stories from the author and cooking tips.

Featuring over 100 contemporary and traditional recipes from renowned Boston chefs, this cookbook offers a delightful culinary journey. Highlights include unique dishes like pumpkin lasagna and gingered sea bass, alongside classic favorites such as North End Italian cuisine and Boston baked beans. Each recipe is tailored for home cooks, organized by meal type, and includes a special brunch chapter. Enhanced by insights into the chefs and restaurants, along with vibrant photographs, it captures the rich culinary heritage of Boston's diverse food scene.

Throughout the early part of the 20th century, Norumbega Park in Newton, Massachusetts, was the ultimate destination for thrill-seekers and fun-lovers. For 66 years, the park by the Charles River defined recreation and romance. Located 12 miles west of Boston, Norumbega Park was designed to attract weekend ridership to the Commonwealth Avenue Street Railway trolley line. The park succeeded beyond what anyone imagined. From its grand opening in 1897 until the gates closed forever on Labor Day in 1963, the legendary park drew visitors from New England and beyond for family-friendly fun. Its attractions included canoeing, amusement rides, vaudeville shows, and a zoo, all in a carefully landscaped setting. Starting in 1930, the Totem Pole Ballroom, once called "America's most beautiful ballroom," presented nationally renowned bands led by musicians including Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman, and Artie Shaw.