In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by one of the best loved chefs, Lidia Bastianich. Lidia is an Emmy Award winning public television host, best-selling author, successful restaurateur, and the owner of a flourishing food and entertainment business. In 2008 Pope Benedict XVI chose Lidia to cook for him during his visit to New York City, and in 2015 Pope Francis also chose Lidia to cook for him during his much lauded visit to New York City. Lidia’s latest book is called, “Lidia’s A Pot, A Pan, and A Bowl: Simple Recipes for Perfect Meals”. She talks about her life, her family, her faith, and why cooking remains a way of connecting to others.