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Lidia Celebrates America

Lidia Celebrates America: Overcoming The Odds

Season 2021 Episode 2 | 55m 45s

In this hour-long Lidia Celebrates America special, Lidia travels from big cities to small pockets of rural America, both in person and virtually, to share the inspiring stories of a diverse group of resilient Americans who have overcome extraordinary odds in their own lives, found purpose in serving their communities, and turned their loss into inspiring accomplishments.

Aired: 12/13/21 | Expires: 01/11/22
Funding for LIDIA CELEBRATES AMERICA is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
Extras
Watch • 3:40
Lidia Celebrates America
The Indigenous Cuisine of a James Beard Chef
Lidia meets James Beard winner Sean Sherman to sample the fare at his upscale restaurant, Owamni.
Clip: S2024 E1 | 3:40
Watch • 4:31
Lidia Celebrates America
The Power of Produce: A Recipe for Healthy Eating
Meet Nicole Steele, dedicated to providing healthy food access through free produce delivery
Clip: S2024 E1 | 4:31
All
  • All
  • Lidia Celebrates America: Changemakers
  • Lidia Celebrates America: Flavors That Define Us
  • Lidia Celebrates America: A Salute to First Responders
  • Lidia Celebrates America: The Return of the Artisans
  • Lidia Celebrates America: A Heartland Holiday Feast
  • Lidia Celebrates America: Homegrown Heroes
  • Lidia Celebrates America: Holiday for Heroes
  • Lidia Celebrates America: Home for the Holidays
  • Freedom and Independence & Life's Milestones
  • Weddings: Something Borrowed, Something New
  • Holiday Tables and Traditions
Watch • 55:45
Lidia Celebrates America
Lidia Celebrates America: Changemakers
Lidia Bastianich meets changemakers intent on re-shaping the future of food in America.
Episode: S2024 E1 | 55:45
Watch • 55:46
Lidia Celebrates America
Lidia Celebrates America: Flavors That Define Us
Lidia Bastianich shares stories of immigrants shaping what it means to be an American.
Episode: S2023 E1 | 55:46