Pati's Mexican Table

PATI'S MEXICAN TABLE brings authentic Mexican flavors, colors, textures and warmth into American kitchens. A former policy analyst focused on Latin American politics and history, Pati Jinich is a chef, cooking teacher, food writer and mother of three whose true passion lies in sharing the tastes of her childhood and culinary adventures in her native country. In each episode, Pati embarks upon an exciting and entertaining journey, where each dish serves as a point of departure into Mexico's rich history and culture, Pati's personal experiences, and her ongoing conversations with cooks in both Mexico and the United States. Each half-hour highlights a singular Mexican food - from familiar ingredients like vanilla, avocado and chorizo to the mysterious grains used by the Aztecs and the adventurous and trendy cuisine found across Mexico today. From traditional takes on tomatillos to modern spins on huevos rancheros, Pati inspires viewers to make great Mexican dishes in their own homes.

Fri, Jul 11 1:30 A.M. Sunday Family Food     NH Create (11.4)

Sunday in Merida is a day not to miss. It is a joyous weekly celebration of food, dancing, and culture.

Fri, Jul 11 10:00 A.M. Cancun: We Meet Again     NH Explore (11.2)

When most people think of the Yucatan Peninsula, they think of Cancun.

Sat, Jul 12 11:30 A.M. Double Vallarta     NHPBS (11.1)

Pati is in one of Mexico's most popular beach destinations, the beautiful town of Puerto Vallarta.

Sat, Jul 12 7:30 P.M. Campeche - Tale of a Pirate City     NH Create (11.4)

Join Pati as she explores Campeche, a bright beautiful colonial city defined by its history of piracy.

Sat, Jul 12 11:30 P.M. Tijuana's Culinary Revolution     NH Create (11.4)

Pati is in one of Mexico's most up and coming food destinations, Tijuana, where she spends the day with some of the young, fresh talent taking part in Baja's exciting culinary movement.

Mon, Jul 14 10:00 A.M. Turkey Day     NH Explore (11.2)

Pati and her family celebrate Thanksgiving in the Jinich house.

Tue, Jul 15 9:00 A.M. Tijuana: Stories from the Border     NH Create (11.4)

Life on the border is a melting pot of cultures and cuisines that creates a unique culinary scene like no other, and Pati dives deep to get the real story of what life and food are like on the border.

Tue, Jul 15 10:00 A.M. Alan Goes to College     NH Explore (11.2)

Pati's oldest son, Alan is graduating from high school soon and heading off to college.

Tue, Jul 15 12:00 P.M. Tijuana: Stories from the Border     NH Create (11.4)

Life on the border is a melting pot of cultures and cuisines that creates a unique culinary scene like no other, and Pati dives deep to get the real story of what life and food are like on the border.

Tue, Jul 15 4:00 P.M. Tijuana: Stories from the Border     NH Create (11.4)

Life on the border is a melting pot of cultures and cuisines that creates a unique culinary scene like no other, and Pati dives deep to get the real story of what life and food are like on the border.

Wed, Jul 16 3:00 A.M. Tijuana: Stories from the Border     NH Create (11.4)

Life on the border is a melting pot of cultures and cuisines that creates a unique culinary scene like no other, and Pati dives deep to get the real story of what life and food are like on the border.

Wed, Jul 16 10:00 A.M. Jose Andres Takes Over     NH Explore (11.2)

Pati invites her good friend and celebrity chef, Jose Andres over to cook with her in her kitchen.

Thu, Jul 17 10:00 A.M. One Day In Oaxaca     NH Explore (11.2)

Pati shows viewers how to get the most out of one day in the city of Oaxaca.

Thu, Jul 17 7:30 P.M. Ancient Yucatan with My Boys     NH Create (11.4)

Pati's three sons are in Mexico and Pati wants them to experience the essence of the Yucatan.

Fri, Jul 18 1:30 A.M. Ancient Yucatan with My Boys     NH Create (11.4)

Pati's three sons are in Mexico and Pati wants them to experience the essence of the Yucatan.

Fri, Jul 18 10:00 A.M. History of Oaxaca Cuisine     NH Explore (11.2)

Pati takes viewers on a deep dive into the history of Oaxaca cuisine from pre-Hispanic origins, to the introduction of Spanish techniques, and finally modern day movements.

Sat, Jul 19 11:30 A.M. Quiero Mas Tacos     NHPBS (11.1)

In this episode, Pati celebrates everyone's favorite Mexican creation, the taco.

Sat, Jul 19 7:30 P.M. Izamal - Gold & God     NH Create (11.4)

Izamal is a stunning city whose buildings are all painted the same golden hue.

Sat, Jul 19 11:30 P.M. Tijuana: Stories from the Border     NH Create (11.4)

Life on the border is a melting pot of cultures and cuisines that creates a unique culinary scene like no other, and Pati dives deep to get the real story of what life and food are like on the border.

Mon, Jul 21 10:00 A.M. A Queen in the Land of the Gods     NH Explore (11.2)

Pati travels to the small town of Teotitlan de Valle to meet with one of the best cooks in Oaxaca, Abigail Mendoza.

Tue, Jul 22 9:00 A.M. Ensenada's Epic Seafood     NH Create (11.4)

Pati eats her way through the port of Ensenada, a hub for seafood exportation where fresh fish is everywhere you look.

Tue, Jul 22 10:00 A.M. The Mezcal Trail     NH Explore (11.2)

Pati takes a drive to a region in Oaxaca known for producing some of the best mezcal in all of Mexico.

Tue, Jul 22 12:00 P.M. Ensenada's Epic Seafood     NH Create (11.4)

Pati eats her way through the port of Ensenada, a hub for seafood exportation where fresh fish is everywhere you look.

Tue, Jul 22 4:00 P.M. Ensenada's Epic Seafood     NH Create (11.4)

Pati eats her way through the port of Ensenada, a hub for seafood exportation where fresh fish is everywhere you look.

Wed, Jul 23 3:00 A.M. Ensenada's Epic Seafood     NH Create (11.4)

Pati eats her way through the port of Ensenada, a hub for seafood exportation where fresh fish is everywhere you look.

Wed, Jul 23 10:00 A.M. From Pueblo to City     NH Explore (11.2)

Pati spends a day with one of Oaxaca's best-known chefs and owner of Casa Oaxaca, Alex Ruiz.

Thu, Jul 24 10:00 A.M. Women of Oaxaca     NH Explore (11.2)

Pati meets with women chefs, business owners and leaders of society, exploring the role of women in Oaxaca and their influence on the customs and cuisine.

Thu, Jul 24 7:30 P.M. Valladolid - A Day to Explore     NH Create (11.4)

Pati shows us her favorite way to explore a city..

Fri, Jul 25 1:30 A.M. Valladolid - A Day to Explore     NH Create (11.4)

Pati shows us her favorite way to explore a city..

Fri, Jul 25 10:00 A.M. The Art of Mole     NH Explore (11.2)

Pati takes viewers on an in-depth exploration of all things mole.

Sat, Jul 26 11:30 A.M. The Fire Kings     NHPBS (11.1)

Retired mechanic Gualberto Elizondo, "Weber," surprised his grown kids when suddenly his grilling hobby turned him into a local celebrity and internet sensation.

Sat, Jul 26 7:30 P.M. Isla Mujeres Inspired     NH Create (11.4)

Isla Mujeres is a beautiful, peaceful paradise just across the Bahia de Mujeres (Bay of Women) from Cancun Mexico.

Sat, Jul 26 11:30 P.M. Ensenada's Epic Seafood     NH Create (11.4)

Pati eats her way through the port of Ensenada, a hub for seafood exportation where fresh fish is everywhere you look.

Mon, Jul 28 10:00 A.M. In Search of La Mixteca     NH Explore (11.2)

Pati travels to a region in Oaxaca known as La Mixteca and learns what makes the food and culture so unique.

Tue, Jul 29 9:00 A.M. Baja Breakfast     NH Create (11.4)

In Valle De Guadalupe, Pati visits one of the legendary cooks in the area, Dona Esthela, whose restaurant is known for serving up one of the tastiest breakfasts in the world.

Tue, Jul 29 10:00 A.M. Oaxaca Breakfast: Messy and Delicious     NH Explore (11.2)

Pati visits the town of San Martin Tilcajete to meet Maria and Jacobo at their famous art school.

Tue, Jul 29 12:00 P.M. Baja Breakfast     NH Create (11.4)

In Valle De Guadalupe, Pati visits one of the legendary cooks in the area, Dona Esthela, whose restaurant is known for serving up one of the tastiest breakfasts in the world.

Tue, Jul 29 4:00 P.M. Baja Breakfast     NH Create (11.4)

In Valle De Guadalupe, Pati visits one of the legendary cooks in the area, Dona Esthela, whose restaurant is known for serving up one of the tastiest breakfasts in the world.

Wed, Jul 30 3:00 A.M. Baja Breakfast     NH Create (11.4)

In Valle De Guadalupe, Pati visits one of the legendary cooks in the area, Dona Esthela, whose restaurant is known for serving up one of the tastiest breakfasts in the world.

Wed, Jul 30 10:00 A.M. How I Got to Now     NH Explore (11.2)

People are always asking Pati how she turned a passion for food into a career.

Thu, Jul 31 10:00 A.M. Juju's Chocolate-Covered Life     NH Explore (11.2)

Pati spends the day with her youngest son, Juju. Juju is known for his obsession with chocolate.

Thu, Jul 31 7:30 P.M. Cancun: We Meet Again     NH Create (11.4)

When most people think of the Yucatan Peninsula, they think of Cancun.

Fri, Aug 1 1:30 A.M. Cancun: We Meet Again     NH Create (11.4)

When most people think of the Yucatan Peninsula, they think of Cancun.

Fri, Aug 1 10:00 A.M. Cheesy     NH Explore (11.2)

An episode dedicated to one of the Jinich's favorite ingredients: cheese.

Sat, Aug 2 11:30 A.M. Sisters, Stew, and Sass     NHPBS (11.1)

Don't complain, don't ask for the bathroom, and definitely don't ask for salt.

Mon, Aug 4 10:00 A.M. More Than Just A Meal     NH Explore (11.2)

In this episode, Pati makes a few family staples with recipes that have many different uses.

Tue, Aug 5 10:00 A.M. Tijuana's Culinary Revolution     NH Explore (11.2)

Pati is in one of Mexico's most up and coming food destinations, Tijuana, where she spends the day with some of the young, fresh talent taking part in Baja's exciting culinary movement.

Wed, Aug 6 10:00 A.M. Tijuana: Stories from the Border     NH Explore (11.2)

Life on the border is a melting pot of cultures and cuisines that creates a unique culinary scene like no other, and Pati dives deep to get the real story of what life and food are like on the border.

Thu, Aug 7 10:00 A.M. Ensenada's Epic Seafood     NH Explore (11.2)

Pati eats her way through the port of Ensenada, a hub for seafood exportation where fresh fish is everywhere you look.

Fri, Aug 8 10:00 A.M. Baja Breakfast     NH Explore (11.2)

In Valle De Guadalupe, Pati visits one of the legendary cooks in the area, Dona Esthela, whose restaurant is known for serving up one of the tastiest breakfasts in the world.

Mon, Aug 11 10:00 A.M. Mexican Wine Country     NH Explore (11.2)

People are traveling from all over the world to discover the new and exciting wine region of Valle de Guadalupe, where Pati samples some of the local wine varietals and catches up with old friends at one of the Valle's oldest wineries.

Tue, Aug 12 10:00 A.M. Loreto: Baja's Hidden Gem     NH Explore (11.2)

One of Baja's best-kept secrets, Pati virtually steps back in time in Loreto, a small town on the Gulf of California with a rich history and one-of-a-kind dishes only found here.

Wed, Aug 13 10:00 A.M. La Paz: The Heart of Baja Sur     NH Explore (11.2)

In the crystal clear waters off Baja Sur's breathtaking capital, La Paz, Pati swims with whale sharks, then satiates the appetite she worked up with some must-eat local food.

Thu, Aug 14 10:00 A.M. Road Trippin' with Javier Plascencia     NH Explore (11.2)

One of the region's most celebrated chefs, Javier Plascencia, gives Pati a tour of the Baja he knows and loves before they make their way to his newest restaurant, Jazamango.

Fri, Aug 15 10:00 A.M. The Godmother of Cabo Cuisine     NH Explore (11.2)

Pati spends the day in Los Cabos with local legend Edith Jimenez, who worked her way up from waitress to living out her dream of owning the restaurant.

Tue, Aug 19 10:00 A.M. New York     NH Explore (11.2)

Pati is invited to cook a special Cinco de Mayo dinner at the prestigious James Beard House in New York, then she visits three Mexican-American chefs in the city who are using food as a way of pursuing their dreams in America, creating their own successful businesses, and honoring traditional Mexican recipes and ingredients.

Wed, Aug 20 10:00 A.M. Photographic Food Memories     NH Explore (11.2)

Friends and family always tell Pati she has an extraordinary photographic food memory, so she decides to recreate some of her most favorite food memories in her own kitchen and give the stories behind the dishes.

Thu, Aug 21 10:00 A.M. Mex'd Up American Regional Favorites     NH Explore (11.2)

Pati's passion for travel doesn't stop with Mexico, she also has a soft spot for her travels in the USA.


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