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