Lidia Bastianich

Join celebrated restaurateur Lidia Bastianich, renowned for her Italian cooking, as she tackles your burning questions about pasta and pesto. Chef Anaïs Ca Dao van Manen takes us on a culinary tour of Vietnam, revealing the rich regional diversity and tantalizing street food. Woodworker and forager Justin Davies shares his quirky desserts made from trees, like magnolia ice cream, and discusses the unique flavors of nature. Prepare for a delightful blend of cultural insights and culinary creativity!

Lidia Bastianich, celebrated chef and Eataly partner, shares unique Thanksgiving tips amid rising food prices and her culinary adventure with cricket pesto. She discusses the sustainability of crickets as a protein source and offers humorous insights on cooking with them. The conversation also dives into President-elect Trump's proposed tariffs impacting the U.S. economy, alongside significant funding developments for the semiconductor industry, featuring expert opinions on its competitive future.