Grilled Cheese with a Twist: Lunch and Jam with New York First Lady Silda Wall Spitzer
Join us for a delightful culinary and conversational journey with Silda Wall Spitzer in her Hudson Valley home. In this episode, we explore Silda's gourmet jam business and taste a unique grilled cheese featuring brie and blueberry elderflower jam. Silda shares memories of how her jam-making journey began, her experiences as the former First Lady of New York, and her ongoing passion for sustainability and community service. Discover the blend of flavors in Silda's Jam, the ethos behind her entrepreneurship, and the stories that continue to inspire her work.
00:00 Introduction to a Gourmet Grilled Cheese
01:06 Meet Silda Wall Spitzer
01:42 The Origins of Silda's Jam
05:43 From First Lady to Jam Entrepreneur
06:29 Balancing Public and Private Life
10:05 Sustainability Initiatives in the Executive Mansion
13:18 A Diverse Career Beyond Albany
15:29 Innovations in Jam Making
17:53 Local Ingredients and Community Impact
19:19 Conclusion and Tasting the Grilled Cheese
21:44 Final Thoughts and Farewell
