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Lidia Bastianich Cooked Pope Francis’ Meals in New York

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This is the second time Lidia has cooked a papal meal in New York City.

It’s appropriate that meals for Pope Francis in New York were prepared and served not only by professional chefs, but also by members of the chefs’ families. One of the most consistent and strong messages by Pope Francis in the United States has been the paramount importance of the family.

Eater.com reports:

Major papal surprise: Pope Francis’ meals in New York this week were prepared by none other than Lidia Bastianich and chefs from Felidia and Becco, as well as Angelo Vivolo and his team from Vivolo on the Upper East Side. As you may recall, Lidia and her team also cooked for Pope Benedict XVI in 2008. Bastianich and Vivolo have been working together on special meals for over 30 years now. They first connected with the Vatican while preparing meals at the United Nations many years ago. In a statement, Lidia remarks:

“What an extraordinary honor this is. For me, cooking for the Pope is special because, not only am I Catholic, but I came to this country in 1958 as a refugee from communist Yugoslavia and was cared for by Catholic Relief Services. They did so much to give me a start in America, so I am very proud to give back through what is most dear to me on this Earth: food and my family.””

Lidia’s son Joe Bastianich and her daughter Tanya Bastianich Manuali helped serve the meals this week along with Angelo’s son Frank Vivolo. Lidia was joined in the kitchen by Felidia’s executive chef Fortunato Nicotra and Becco’s executive chef William Gallagher. Lidia, Vivolo, and their teams are also going to serve breakfast for Pope Francis tomorrow as they did today, with a menu that will include baked goods, fruit, frittatas, yogurt, and crepes.

Pope Francis’ New York Menu

September 24th Dinner:

  • Caprese di Astice e Burrata (Heirloom tomato, house-made Burrata, steamed Maine lobster)
  • Vespa Bianco Bastianich 2013
  • Brodo di Cappone con Anolini (Capon soup with Grana Padano raviolini)
  • Medaglioni di Vitello alla Boscaiola (Veal medallions ‘Boscaiola’, porcini, corn, fresh tomato
  • Vespa Rosso Bastianich 2010
  • Sorbetto di Uva Fragola con “Torta degli Angeli” (Concord grape sorbetto with angel food cake)
  • Prosecco Flor

September 25th Lunch:

  • Insalata Cotta e Cruda con la Nostra Ricotta (Cooked and raw vegetable salad with Felidia’s ricotta)
  • Sauvignon Bastianich 2014
  • Risotto con Porcini e Tartufi (Risotto with porcini, summer truffles and Grana Padano Riserva) Morellino La Mozza 2013
  • Pere ed uva al forno con Gelato alla Vaniglia (Roasted Pears and Grapes with Vanilla Gelato)

September 25th Dinner:

  • Tutto Tonno (Tuna: tartare, semi carpaccio preserve, Tonnato sauce)
  • Friulano Bastianich 2012
  • Cacio e Pere (Pear and pecorino filled ravioli, aged pecorino, crushed black pepper)
  • Vespa Bianco Bastianich 2013
  • Spigola Striata al forno con Olio d’oliva e Limone (Whole roasted striped bass, late summer vegetables, extra virgin olive oil, lemon)
  • Vespa Bianco Bastianich 2013
  • Crostata di Mele con Gelato al Miele (Apple crostata with local honey ice cream)
  • Prosecco Flor

Source: Lidia Bastianich Cooked Pope Francis’ Meals this Week — Here are the Menus – Eater NY

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Jeff Young, perhaps better known as The Catholic Foodie, is an author, blogger, radio host and podcaster. He is the founder and producer of The Catholic Foodie blog and podcast where he provides "Catholic culinary inspiration to help you grow in faith around the table." Jeff hosts a daily radio show – The Catholic Foodie Show – on BreadboxMedia.com, and he co-hosts the Around the Table Food Show on Catholic Community Radio 690AM (New Orleans) and 1380AM (Baton Rouge). Jeff is a monthly contributor to CatholicMom.com and a contributing author of Word by Word: Slowing Down with the Hail Mary, published by Ave Maria Press. Jeff is also a contributing author of The Catholic Mom's Prayer Companion: A Book of Daily Reflections by Ave Maria Press. Jeff Young is a proud member of the elite Catholic Speakers Organization, CMG Booking. Jeff has spoken on topics ranging from "growing in faith around the table" to "using social media in the New Evangelization." Jeff's first book, Around the Table with The Catholic Foodie: Middle Eastern Cuisine, published by Liguori Publications is now available. With 78 recipes and stories of faith and family (including his travels to the Holy Land), the book is sure to inspire you to get into the kitchen and to gather your family around the table. The book is available on Amazon.com, Liguori.org, and wherever good Catholic books are sold.

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Jeff Young, perhaps better known as The Catholic Foodie, is an author, blogger, radio host and podcaster. He is the founder and producer of The Catholic Foodie blog and podcast where he provides "Catholic culinary inspiration to help you grow in faith around the table." Jeff hosts a daily radio show – The Catholic Foodie Show – on BreadboxMedia.com, and he co-hosts the Around the Table Food Show on Catholic Community Radio 690AM (New Orleans) and 1380AM (Baton Rouge). Jeff is a monthly contributor to CatholicMom.com and a contributing author of Word by Word: Slowing Down with the Hail Mary, published by Ave Maria Press. Jeff is also a contributing author of The Catholic Mom's Prayer Companion: A Book of Daily Reflections by Ave Maria Press. Jeff Young is a proud member of the elite Catholic Speakers Organization, CMG Booking. Jeff has spoken on topics ranging from "growing in faith around the table" to "using social media in the New Evangelization." Jeff's first book, Around the Table with The Catholic Foodie: Middle Eastern Cuisine, published by Liguori Publications is now available. With 78 recipes and stories of faith and family (including his travels to the Holy Land), the book is sure to inspire you to get into the kitchen and to gather your family around the table. The book is available on Amazon.com, Liguori.org, and wherever good Catholic books are sold. Read More…

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