Lidia Celebrates America: Overcoming the Odds - Preview
About the Episode
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.
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| Expires: | Runtime: 28s
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Extras
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The Blind Chef Searching for her Mother’s Recipes
In Houston, Texas, Lidia makes a braised pork belly dish with blind chef Christine Ha.3:55 -
Flavors That Define Us: Trailer
Lidia Bastianich shares stories of immigrants shaping what it means to be an American.1:41 -
Homegrown Heroes: Lidia's Toast
At a celebratory dinner, Lidia gives a moving toast to the Homegrown Heroes.1:33 -
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A Restaurant without Barriers
Lidia visits a barrier-free restaurant, for those with disabilities, in East Harlem, NY.3:32 -
A Simple Wish for a Former Foster Child
Watch Lidia and former foster child Kristen Thomas prepare a Panzanella Salad.5:29 -
Advocating for Justice After A Wrongful Conviction
Over Zoom, Lidia and Attorney Jarrett Adams prepare one of her favorite pasta recipes.6:35 -
Lidia’s Chopped Salad
Watch Lidia and former foster child, Kristin Thomas, prepare a Chopped Salad together.2:07 -
A Gathering of Truly Inspirational People
Lidia celebrates with some of the inspirational people she met, making her latest special.2:15 -
Harlem Grown, An Oasis In New York City
Lidia meets the people behind Harlem Grown, an urban farm in New York City.3:00
