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Lidia’s American Dream: Special Fundraising Remix

Lidia Bastianich’s excellent memoir, My American Dream, is out in paperback. Listen back to Faith’s intimate conversation with Lidia, support Connecticut Public Radio with your pledge, and we’ll send you Lidia’s memoir as our thanks. Get ready to be inspired!

Bonus Recipe: Lidia Bastianich’s Rigatoni with Italian American Meat Sauce

Aired: October 17, 2019 (Originally aired April 25, 2019)

CONTRIBUTORS AND GUESTS:
• Chris Prosperi — chef/owner, Métro Bis in Simsbury, Conn.
• Lidia Matticchio Bastianich — author of My American Dream

MUSIC:
• “Come Sit Next To Me,” Foster the People
• “Head Full of Dreams,” Coldplay
• “She Works Hard for the Money,” Donna Summer
• “Give Love,” Andy Grammer

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