Lidia Bastianich on why Jesus was always eating and drinking

Why was Jesus always feasting, eating and drinking? What makes the
table a place of sacred encounter? And how are you supposed to
learn how to cook on a budget?  Lidia Bastianich is a
best-selling cookbook author, an Emmy award-winning public
television host, restaurateur and the owner of a flourishing food
and entertainment business. She’s also someone who has overcome
extraordinary odds in her life. Born in the Istrian peninsula, her
family fell behind the Iron Curtain when it became Yugoslavia. Her
family crossed the border into Italy, living in a refugee camp in
Trieste before being relocated permanently in the United States by
Catholic Charities.  In her new PBS special, “Lidia Celebrates
America: Overcoming the Odds,” she tells the stories—and shares the
table with—other resilient Americans with inspiring stories. 
Links from the show: “Lidia Celebrates America: Overcoming The
Odds.” Come to Italy with Jesuitical! Italian Bishop Gives Children
Harsh News: There Is No Santa Claus Wine at Communion, the sign of
peace, holy water fonts: Will these parts of the Mass ever come
back? What’s on Tap? 2016 Bastianich Plus White Wine Tequila for
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