Gorgeously weaving together Maine's history, sumptuous recipes, and local lore, this book blends the atmosphere of a narrative memoir with the sheer nostalgic pleasure of food. The story begins with Rebecca's grandmother, Pearle, a Metropolitan Opera singer. She and her family traveled in the monied circles of a Great Gatshy -- like crowd and spent every summer in the Kennebunks in Maine. Pearle and her daughter Eleanor passed the tradition of summering on the coast to Eleanor's daughter, Rebecca, whose love for the history and food of Maine led her to open the Pearl Oyster Bar, a charming New York restaurant that serves Maine favorites.

Lobster Rolls and Blueberry Pie is a warm and wonderful book, filled with delicious, homespun recipes -- from Rebecca's famous Lobster Roll to her Maine Maple Creme Brulee -- beautiful, nostalgic photos and the priceless family memories of a place unlike any other.