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Lidia Celebrates America
Harlem Grown, An Oasis In New York City
When Tony Hillery’s business fell apart during the 2008 financial crisis, he began volunteering at a school cafeteria in Harlem, New York. Shocked by what he saw, he founded Harlem Grown, an independent, non-profit organization whose mission is to inspire youth to lead healthy and ambitious lives through mentorship and hands-on education in urban farming, sustainability, and nutrition.
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55:45
Lidia Bastianich meets changemakers intent on re-shaping the future of food in America.

9:24
Today Lidia is making Mussels Triestina, a simple ten-minute dish.

8:53
What happened when Julia Child visited Lidia’s first restaurant and ordered the risotto?

11:28
Lidia has her friend Jacques Pépin in the kitchen and they’re cooking eggs!