She taught us that real Italian cooking didn’t need shortcuts—just heart, patience, and good tomatoes. The PBS American Masters documentary MARCELLA just won a James Beard Media Award. If you ever followed one of her recipes—or even just owned her cookbooks—you’ll understand why. This documentary traces Marcella Hazan’s journey from post-war Italy to an unexpected culinary career in America, reshaping how we cook and eat along the way. MARCELLA airs on NHPBS Friday, July 11 at 10 PM ( encore bro

187 reactions · 17 shares | Calling all chocolate lovers! Do you know who Luisa Spagnoli is? An Italian businesswoman, Luisa is famous for creating a woman's clothing line, l'Angora Spagnoli, and the world-famous Perugina chocolate - all while navigating the beginnings of World War I. Don't miss Luisa Spagnoli: Queen of Chocolate, now streaming on the Cascade PBS app! (Presented in Italian with English subtitles.) https://bit.ly/3xQbGzs | Cascade PBS | Facebook

Chef Lidia Bastianich finds out what it looks like to combine community and comfort on a plate one delicious bite at a time in an all-new documentary special! Join Lidia in the live chat for the YouTube premiere of “Lidia Celebrates America: A Nation of Neighbors” tonight, Nov 20 at 8/7c. https://bit.ly/3KbEW9S | PBS