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Lidia Celebrates America

Lidia Celebrates America

Lidia Celebrates America

Lidia Celebrates America: Changemakers, follows Lidia across America as meeting chefs, farmers, and entrepreneurs hard at work trying to change, not only what’s available, but the way Americans think about food in the future. “It’s also critical to remember the energy and water it takes to grow, transport and package the foods we eat”, says Lidia, “We all have the ability to be Changemakers”.

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American Spoon Jam
2:40
Lidia takes a tour of American Spoon Jam, in Petoskey, Minnesota.
Herrera Barrel Making
2:01
Lidia meets Ramiro Herrera, one of only a few dozen master coopers in the world.
Mushrooms on the Mother Fire
1:15
Ironbound Head Chef, Gunnar Bentley, shows Lidia how to cook on the 'mother fire'.
Sara Dahmen Copper
2:07
Lidia meets Sara Dahmen, one of the only female coppersmiths in the world.
The Meal at Ironbound Farm
1:30
Lidia hosts a dinner at Ironbound Farm in Asbury Township, New Jersey.
The Great Mushroom Catch
0:31
In Petoskey, MI, Lidia joins Justin Rashid foraging for mushrooms with his grandson.
Homegrown Heroes: Nate Looney & Edgar Hercila
1:45
See how a farm in the middle of the city uses fish, and hydroponics, to grow microgreens.
Homegrown Heroes: Mark & Denise Beyers
1:47
Mark and Denise Beyers make a turkey, and then fresh homemade ricotta with Lidia.
Homegrown Heroes: Lidia's Toast
1:33
At a celebratory dinner, Lidia gives a moving toast to the Homegrown Heroes.
Homegrown Heroes: Alvina Maynard
1:24
Alvina describes how farming gives a person purpose.
Homegrown Heroes: Calvin Riggleman
1:56
Watch Lidia Bastianich try whisky shots from Calvin Riggleman's distillery.
Homegrown Heroes: Jon & Tara Darling
1:58
Lidia makes a porchetta roll with Jon and Tara Darling, and they have dinner outside.
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