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Public Television Chef Lidia Bastianich is

· a pioneering chef

· owner and co-owner of four restaurants

· award-winning author

· winemaker

· wife, mother, grandmother

But she’s also down-to-earth, warm, serene, and brimming with enthusiasm for her native Italy and simple Italian food. I visited her at her flagship restaurant in New York City.

Just looking at her last wonderful book, Lidia’s Italy, is inspirational and makes you hungry. And Lidia has a new PBS television series and book coming out in the fall. It’s amazing that she has time to breathe.

Check out Lidia’s luscious recipe for Tomato and Bread Soup in the recipe section. It’s great for the cold weather.

Enjoy!

Nina

Also see:
Lidia’s Italy