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Lidia shares a laugh with her cousin Ann Hoffman, on the banks of the Susquehanna River, Sunbury, Pennsylvania.
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Ann’s friend John the backyard brick oven baker, shows Lidia the pizza fresh out of the oven.
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Pizza al fresco!
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Lidia and her cousin Ann visit Ann’s mother Stella, who still lives in Sunbury.
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In Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Lidia visits Bonnie Boyer, a woman renowned for her shoofly pie. Bonnie’s grandson Adam joins them as well.
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Lidia pets sled dogs in Walker Minnesota, population 941.
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Lidia and her grandson Miles, visit Jason Rylander, at an ice house on Leech Lake. Jason is an expert eelpout fisherman from Bemidji, Minnesota.
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The eelpout that Miles caught!
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Lidia, Miles and Jason fry pieces of the eelpout in oil, and eat them outside.
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Lidia and Miles hitch a ride by sled – “When in Rome”!
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Lidia prepares for an on camera moment before getting ready for the celebratory dinner.
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Preparing the space for a banquet.
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Director John Maggio takes a moment to re-group on a busy shoot day.
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Lidia chops scallions for the feast.
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A moment of levity with the camera crew.
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Food preparation
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A photographer’s view of Shrimp Risotto
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Lidia puts her shoofly pie into the oven.
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The space looks amazing!
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The table is set; it’s so festive and welcoming.
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A single place setting
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Lidia with her delicious baked squash
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Lidia confers with Director John Maggio.
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Lidia and Director John Maggio
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Lidia prepares her antipasto table as the crew look on.
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Lidia says, “An Italian meal starts with a great antipasto.”
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The guests arrive!
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Lidia is thrilled to see the friends and family that have gathered together for the occasion.
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The hors d’oeuvres table
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Let the feast begin!
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Behind the scenes at the dinner
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A Heartland Holiday Feast: It’s a wrap!
