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Lidia Celebrates America: The Return of the Artisans

Season 2019 Episode 1

Join Lidia Bastianich this holiday season, as the renowned chef, author and food ambassador journeys across the country to explore how food artisans and artisanal crafts are gaining momentum in the U.S.

Aired: 12/19/19
Funding for LIDIA CELEBRATES AMERICA is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
Extras
Chef Lidia Bastianich blends culture, cooking, and identity in towns and cities across America.
Today Lidia is making Mussels Triestina, a simple ten-minute dish.
In Houston, Texas, Lidia makes a braised pork belly dish with blind chef Christine Ha.
Lidia Bastianich shares stories of immigrants shaping what it means to be an American.
Lidia shares an Afghan meal with a refugee who risked his life to help the US Military.
Lidia organizes a potluck-style meal where immigrants share cuisine from their cultures.
Toyin Alli brings Gumbo to the potluck for Lidia's special 'Flavors That Define Us.'
Jeanine Prime brings Goat Curry to a potluck for Lidia's special 'Flavors That Define Us'.
Lidia enjoys authentic Punjabi dishes at a roadside truck stop in Bakersfield, CA.
Lidia is invited to a low-country boil for Ukrainian refugees including Polina Frishko.
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