Lidia Bastianich is back! She shares recipes from her new book, Lidia’s Celebrate Like an Italian. And we’re ringing in the holidays with local music and local beer. Steve Cusano, founder and owner of Parkville Sounds, and Joy Braddock, co-owner of Hog River Brewing—both in Hartford—join us in the studio to talk about Twang Thursdays: the ultimate coming together of music makers and craft-beer lovers. Their businesses are community anchors, bringing art and vitality to the Parkville section of Hartford. Plus, Alex Province introduces the gang to a special-occasion Syrah from France that you’ll be tempted to drink fireside. It’s velvety and bold and perfect with your holiday roast or an intimate dinner for two. Faith calls it “red liquid gold,” and every sip is to be savored.    

<p>Lidia Bastianich is back! She shares recipes from her new book, <em>Lidia&rsquo;s Celebrate Like an Italian</em>. And we&rsquo;re ringing in the holidays with local music and local beer. Steve Cusano, founder and owner of Parkville Sounds, and Joy Braddock, co-owner of Hog River Brewing&mdash;both in Hartford&mdash;join us in the studio to talk about Twang Thursdays: the ultimate coming together of music makers and craft-beer lovers. Their businesses are community anchors, bringing art and vitality to the Parkville section of Hartford. Plus, Alex Province introduces the gang to a special-occasion Syrah from France that you&rsquo;ll be tempted to drink fireside. It&rsquo;s velvety and bold and perfect with your holiday roast or an intimate dinner for two. Faith calls it &ldquo;red liquid gold,&rdquo; and every sip is to be savored. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

Listen to the Faith Middleton Food Schmooze on WNPR radio Thursdays at 3pm and 9pm, and Saturdays at noon.

Faith Middleton Food Schmooze

Lidia Bastianich shares recipes from her new cookbook. The star of the holiday meal is a Polenta Gorgonzola Torta! Plus, Steve Cusano of Parkville Studios, and Joy Braddock of Hog River Brewing—both in Hartford—join us in the studio to talk about Twang Thursdays: the ultimate coming together of music makers and craft-beer lovers. And Alex Province introduces a Syrah from Pierre Gaillard that had us swooning.

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