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Symphony of Flavors

Season 13 Episode 1303
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Cowboy Life

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Paquimé & Pecans

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The Magic of Mata Ortiz

The Magic of Mata Ortiz

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Pati's Mexican Table

Canyon Cuisine

Season 13 Episode 1302

For the indigenous Rarámuri people, long-distance running through Chihuahua’s majestic Copper Canyon is a way of life. Pati meets the Moreno brothers, who are famous for winning ultramarathons. In Huetosachi, community leader María Monarca teaches Pati about the art of cooking with corn in Rarámuri cuisine, from nixtamalization to a traditional dish known as “chacales.”

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Hidden Guachochi
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Pati has a traditional meal with Rarámuri community leaders and visits a sustainable ranch.
Chihuahua’s Cheesiest Cheese
26:46
Pati explores Mennonite culture in Chihuahua and their famous Mennonite cheese.
The Magic of Mata Ortiz
26:46
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.
Cowboy Life
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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.
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.
Pink
26:46
Pati visits the pink lakes where Yucatán’s unique Las Coloradas salt is produced.
Maya Today
26:46
Pati learns more about Mayan communities on a trip to a cenote with activist Zoila Cen.
Recados
26:46
Pati learns the basics of recados, handmade seasoning pastes that flavor Yucatecan foods.
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