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Thousands of Lakewood residents relied on this food pantry. Now it’s gone.
Joy’s Kitchen was forced to leave the church it operated out of for more than a decade. It relocated to downtown Denver, far from the community it served.
Dream of Summer
Season eight of LIDIA'S KITCHEN: REFLECTING AND RECONNECTING features stories that shaped Lidia Bastianich as a person and as a chef. Throughout the 26-part series, Lidia shares anecdotes and recipes from her childhood, when times were sometimes challenging, but happy and fulfilling.
Dream of Summer
Season 12 Episode 1225 | 26m 46s | CC
Nothing compares to the anticipation of summer. Zucchini Soup with Eggs and Cheese is my version of stracciatella, which I served to my grandkids when they were little. I reminisce about Grandma whenever I shell fava beans myself, waiting for the crowd to come and enjoy this dish, Fava Beans with Mint. Shrimp and Tomato Risotto sings of summer, but it could be made any time of year.
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