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Lidia Celebrates America
Garlic Pasta at SAME Café: A Pay-What-You-Can Kitchen
At SAME Café, in Denver, CO, you can pay for your meal by volunteering your time, donating what you can, or bringing fresh produce. Watch chef Lidia Bastianich embrace the café’s mission by sharing her simple garlic pasta recipe — and discover how food, dignity, and creativity come together in this welcoming kitchen.
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