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Pati's Mexican Table

A Queen in the Land of the Gods

Season 6 Episode 603

Pati is in the small town of Teotitlan de Valle to meet with one of the best cooks in Oaxaca, Abigail Mendoza. Abigail is dedicated to preserving the pre-Hispanic techniques and recipes of her Zapotec ancestors. Back in Pati’s kitchen, Abigail inspires rustic Oaxacan recipes, including chicken with oregano and garlic, grilled corn salad, and burnt milk ice cream with animal crackers.

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Pati has a traditional meal with Rarámuri community leaders and visits a sustainable ranch.
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Pati explores Mennonite culture in Chihuahua and their famous Mennonite cheese.
The Magic of Mata Ortiz
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Pati visits the village of Mata Ortiz to learn about the exquisite pottery it’s known for.
Paquimé & Pecans
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Pati visits a haven of Chihuahuan culture and learns what makes their pecans so delicious.
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Pati saddles up for an exhilarating ride into Chihuahua's ranch and rodeo life.
Revolutionary Bites
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Pati experiences preserved foods that sustained people during the Mexican Revolution.
Symphony of Flavors
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Pati meets the first world-famous Rarámuri pianist and learns ancient Chihuahuan cooking.
Canyon Cuisine
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Pati learns running is a way of life for the Rarámuri and tries foods that fuel them.
Swinging Spirits
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Pati explores Juárez’s Prohibition-era legacy and two icons – the margarita and burritos.
A Mayan League of their Own
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Pati discovers Yucatán’s “league of their own” when she meets the Amazonas softball team.
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Pati visits the pink lakes where Yucatán’s unique Las Coloradas salt is produced.
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Pati learns more about Mayan communities on a trip to a cenote with activist Zoila Cen.
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