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pati's mexican table

Today no trip to Yucatan is complete without seeing a beautiful cenote, natural freshwater pools in caves. But Mayans saw them as the gateway to the underworld. To learn more about Mayan communities, Pati visits Cenote Xocempich with activist and lawyer Zoila Cen, who has dedicated her career to helping Mayan people. The next day, Zoila invites Pati to her niece's birthday celebration. Recipes in Pati's Kitchen: Horchata; Sikil Pak; Fresh Herbs Masa Corn Tortillas

Episode Duration: 26 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 1208

About 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.


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Wed, Dec 4 10:00 A.M. Tradition and Innovation     NH Explore (11.2)
Thu, Dec 5 7:30 P.M. How Do You Say Tucson?     NH Create (11.4)
Fri, Dec 6 1:30 A.M. How Do You Say Tucson?     NH Create (11.4)
Fri, Dec 6 10:00 A.M. Symphony of Flavors     NH Explore (11.2)
Sat, Dec 7 7:30 P.M. Tucson: Gateway to Sonora     NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Dec 9 10:00 A.M. Revolutionary Bites     NH Explore (11.2)
Tue, Dec 10 10:00 A.M. The Heart of Tequila     NH Explore (11.2)
Wed, Dec 11 10:00 A.M. Double Vallarta     NH Explore (11.2)
Thu, Dec 12 10:00 A.M. Quiero Mas Tacos     NH Explore (11.2)
Thu, Dec 12 7:30 P.M. Hermosillo Food Crawl     NH Create (11.4)
Fri, Dec 13 1:30 A.M. Hermosillo Food Crawl     NH Create (11.4)
Fri, Dec 13 10:00 A.M. Revolutionary Bites     NH Explore (11.2)
Sat, Dec 14 11:30 A.M. Symphony of Flavors     NHPBS (11.1)
Sat, Dec 14 7:30 P.M. The Blessing and the Benefit     NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Dec 16 10:00 A.M. Cowboy Life     NH Explore (11.2)
Tue, Dec 17 10:00 A.M. The Fire Kings     NH Explore (11.2)


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