Cornmeal was a staple in Lidia’s childhood in Italy. "I recall this simple… This was one of the first dishes on the menu when we opened, and it is still a family favorite at home. These ...

Lidia and her family were forced to flee the communist regime. After a dramatic escape that involved temporary separation from her father in Italy, they registered as refugees and lived in a ...

The event will raise funds for The Culinary Institute of America; Les Dames d'Escoffier International, Palm Springs Chapter; ...