The Aspen Institute – Food, Family, and Tradition: Lidia Bastianich

Name: The Aspen Institute – Food, Family, and Tradition: Lidia Bastianich
Start: 2025-08-13T18:00:00-06:00
End: 2025-08-13T19:00:00-06:00
Location: 1000 N 3rd St, Aspen, CO, United States, Colorado 81611

Schedule

Wed Aug 13 2025 at 06:00 pm to 07:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

1000 N 3rd St, Aspen, CO, United States, Colorado 81611 | Aspen, CO

This free event will feature Lidia Bastianich, acclaimed chef, restaurateur, best-selling author, and Emmy-winning TV personality, in conversation with Corby Kummer, executive director of the Food & Society Program at the Aspen Institute. Lidia Bastianich is renowned for highlighting the rich connections between food, family, culture, and identity. She will share stories from her culinary journey, from humble beginnings to international acclaim, and discuss how cooking traditions bring generations together, preserve cultural heritage, and foster community. The conversation will also touch on the evolving place of food in society, the importance of sustainable practices, and the ways meals shared at the family.