BiographyMs. Bellman published her first book, Through the Shopping Glass: A Century of Christmas Windows in New York City (Rizzoli International Publications, fall of 2000). A wonderful, informative and very well received book that should endure for years to come. America's Great Delis is Ms. Bellman's second book, to be published in the fall of 2005 by Collector's Press. Here she explores and explains the history of the Delicatessen culture in America, tracing the roots of deli foods through time. This book is chocked full of history, archival photos, recipes and anecdotes. With an appreciation and love of all things visual, she has made it her mission to seek out all that is catching to the eye and write about it. Her love of nostalgia is evident. Her writings have appeared in USA Today and NPR. Ms. Bellman co-produced a children's educational video entitled "I Can Build" which teaches children how to build a playhouse with the help of an adult and to envision a project through to completion. The video won numerous awards, including the Dove Award for Excellence in Family Values and Best Children's Educational Video for 1997. With a B.S. in Microbiology from The University of Arizona and graduate work towards a Ph.D. in Immunology, Ms. Bellman realized that cultural history and pop culture sparked her interest more than science. From designing rooms to designing foods, the appreciation of all things ephemera is what she enjoys. Ms. Bellman is married to Joel Norman Rott, has three grown children, three delicious grandsons, and lives happily in New York City. |
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