While the pandemic was isolating for many, it actually brought Lidia Bastianich and her 100-year-old mother Erminia closer together before her passing in 2021. Celebrating a cooking dynamo and the close-knit family that’s been by her side through thick and thin, “25 Years with Lidia: A Culinary Jubilee” premieres Mon, Dec 18 at 8/7c. | PBS

Join Lidia Bastianich for a celebration of cooking at home — something we are all doing a lot these days! In these two specials, Lidia and her mother share stories, tips, recipes and strategies on how to approach food and meal preparation during these stressful times. Watch the digital premiere Fri, May 29 at 8/7c. Part 1: https://www.facebook.com/pbs/videos/707760243310406/ Part 2: https://www.facebook.com/pbs/videos/913805969032440/ | PBS