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" I think people make it too systematic in a way, like it's a chemistry formula. Food is not like that; food is very forgiving. Connecting and making do with a lot of the food elements can be fun and exciting. "

Lidia Bastianich

Chemistry

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People

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Lidia Bastianich

Great

Gift

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