Harlem Grown, An Oasis In New York City

About the Episode

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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Extras

A Nepali-Bhutanese Refugee Makes History

Lidia visits Bhuwan Pyakurel, a Nepali-Bhutanese refugee making history.

2:50
A Low Country Boil in South Carolina

Lidia is invited to a low-country boil for Ukrainian refugees including Polina Frishko.

2:07
Borscht, Ukrainian Style

Lidia makes Borscht, Ukrainian style, with Polina Frishko and Enna Elias.

1:34
A Cuban Chef in Louisville, KY

At Havana Rumba, Lidia meets Marcos Lorenzo and they make a traditional Cuban dish.

3:17
A Table of the World

Lidia organizes a potluck-style meal where immigrants share cuisine from their cultures.

3:25
A Traditional Afghan Meal with Lidia

Lidia shares an Afghan meal with a refugee who risked his life to help the US Military.

2:30
Punjabi Trucker turned Punjabi Dhaba Owner

Lidia enjoys authentic Punjabi dishes at a roadside truck stop in Bakersfield, CA.

3:00
Goat Curry and “Buss Up Shut” Paratha Roti

Jeanine Prime brings Goat Curry to a potluck for Lidia's special 'Flavors That Define Us'.

0:50
Nazanin Ash’s Dish: Persian Baklava

Naz Ash brings Persian Baklava to a potluck for Lidia's special 'Flavors That Define Us'.

1:03
Gumbo: A Nigerian and American Southern Comfort Food Style

Toyin Alli brings Gumbo to the potluck for Lidia's special 'Flavors That Define Us.'

0:58