Skip to Main Content

Lidia Cooks in the Tradition of the Buffalo Soldiers

Lidia and Wallace cook food over an open fire, in the tradition of the Buffalo Soldiers.

Aired 12/18/2018

Lidia Celebrates America

Lidia Cooks in the Tradition of the Buffalo Soldiers

Clip: Season 2018 Episode 1 | 1m 22sVideo has Closed Captions

Lidia and Wallace cook food over an open fire, in the tradition of the Buffalo Soldiers.

As part of her latest special A Heartland Holiday Feast, Lidia Bastianich travels to Lawton, OK, and learns the history of the Buffalo soldiers, and their role in the 1800s, making the West safe for settlement. Lidia and Wallace, a soldier who works to keep the history of the Buffalo Soldiers alive, share cornbread, some dumplings, baked beans, and coffee, cooking everything over an open fire.

Aired 12/18/2018

Problems with Closed Captions? Closed Captioning Feedback

Problems with Closed Captions? Closed Captioning Feedback

Funding for LIDIA CELEBRATES AMERICA is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

A Celebratory Meal

Video has Closed Captions

At the celebratory feast in PA, Lidia makes a toast and listens to an opera singer. (1m 23s)

Kissing the Fish

Video has Closed Captions

In Walker, MN, Lidia and her grandson Miles catch an eelpout...and kiss it for good luck! (1m 8s)

Lidia and Maxwell Mraz Make Lefse & Salted Eelpout Cakes

Video has Closed Captions

In Minnesota, Lidia makes Lefse and Salted Eelpout Cakes with Chef Maxwell Mraz. (2m 19s)

Lidia Celebrates America: A Heartland Holiday Feast Preview

Video has Closed Captions

Watch the preview for Lidia Celebrates America: A Heartland Holiday Feast. (1m 39s)

Lidia & Kate's Pigs

Video has Closed Captions

In Denton, TX, Lidia meets Kate Swan, age 12, who raises pigs to show at the State Fair. (2m 5s)

Lidia Makes Gumbo in Louisiana

Video has Closed Captions

Lidia and Lillie Delphin make a traditional Creole Gumbo to share with friends. (2m 15s)

Lidia Makes Shoofly Pie in Pennsylvania

Video has Closed Captions

In Bethlehem, PA, Bonnie Boyer and her grandson Adam show Lidia how to make shoofly pie. (2m 30s)

Lidia makes Tamales in Texas

Video has Closed Captions

In Denton, TX, Lidia makes tamales with Jorge Landeros, owner of Milpa's Kitchen. (1m 58s)

Lidia's Risotto

Video has Closed Captions

In her latest special A Heartland Holiday Feast, Lidia makes Risotto for her guests. (39s)

Pork and Mustard Greens with Wisconsin's Hmong Community

Video has Closed Captions

In Wasau, WI, Lidia makes Pork and Mustard Greens with Wisconsin's Hmong Community. (2m 39s)

Providing Support for PBS.org

Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship

Support for PBS provided by:

Funding for LIDIA CELEBRATES AMERICA is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

Sign in with Email

or

Continue with GoogleContinue with FacebookContinue with Apple

By creating an account, you acknowledge that PBS may share your information with our member stations and our respective service providers, and that you have read and understand the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

Are you sure you want to remove null from My List?