Lidia Celebrates America: Changemakers

Tuesday, Nov. 26 at 8 p.m.

In this unique special, internationally renowned chef, author and restaurateur Lidia Bastianich throws a national spotlight on progressive chefs, farmers and entrepreneurs around the U.S. striving to change the future of food, whether by increasing local access to produce, creating communities that teach people to grow vegetables, reviving indigenous ingredients for healthful Native cuisine or introducing the American palate to sustainable ingredients such as insects.

“Lidia Celebrates America” is a lively exploration of the rich diversity of cultures across the U.S, and the vibrant ethnic and religious customs and traditions observed by various groups in which food is a common denominator that connects all human beings.

In previous programs, Bastianich has focused on the different ways Americans celebrate weddings, holiday traditions, independence and life’s milestones. This special pays tribute to America’s heartland and the charming rural communities that also hold thriving new immigrant communities.