Lidia Bastianich is cooking in MY kitchen today!
I still can’t believe it. For those who don’t know who Lidia is, you may be saying so what. But, for those who do know, you’ll understand my excitement. The Italian gourmand and PBS TV personality is...
View ArticleWhat Lidia is like off-camera
I’ve interviewed tons of TV personalities over the years – some impressed me, others disappointed me. Lidia Bastianich is an impeccable pro! The warm, enthusiastic, passionate ‘Lidia’ you see on PBS is...
View ArticlePBS TV Star Shares Recipes
Lidia Bastianich, one of the most popular chefs in the TV world, recently visited San Antonio to promote the PBS station here, KLRN. While in SA, Lidia stopped by my house to shoot a few cooking...
View ArticleWhat I learned about wine from Lidia Bastianich
Italian wines are some of the best in the world in my opinion. Every time I break out a bottle of Brunello I’m reminded of the beautiful Tuscan hills–Italy was the inspiration for my website. So, you...
View ArticleLidia Bastianich’s tips for buying Olive Oil
When Lidia Bastianich recently shot some cooking segments with me in my kitchen, she talked about choosing the right olive oil for the right dish. Did you know that olive oils from northern Italy are...
View ArticleJulia Child & Lidia Bastianich are together here
I love my Les Dames d’Escoffier cookbook. There are some fabulous recipes inside from some of my favorite chefs like Lidia Bastianich (who cooked in my kitchen recently!) and Julia Child. In fact, they...
View ArticleLike Good TV and Good Food & Wine?
How many of you watch as much TV now as you did five years ago? I can assure you based on research numbers I’ve seen, you’re watching less. During my nearly 20 years in the TV biz, I heard from viewers...
View ArticleHow to Buy the Best Olive Oil
Learning about olive oils is a bit like learning about wine. There are so many brands; they all have different unique taste profiles, and terroir also plays a big role in their flavor as it does with...
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