Food

Pati's Mexican Table

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, her family life, and her ongoing conversations with cooks in both Mexico and the US.

Schedule

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    Pati's Mexican Table: Maya Today: TVSS: Iconic

    Pati's Mexican Table

    Maya Today

    Monday
    Sep 7

    30 Minutes

    A visit to Cenote Xocempich; horchata; sikil pak; fresh herbs masa corn tortillas.
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    Pati's Mexican Table: Pink: TVSS: Iconic

    Pati's Mexican Table

    Pink

    Tuesday
    Sep 8

    30 Minutes

    A visit to the pink lakes where Yucatán's Las Coloradas salt is produced; green ceviche; chunky pepita and coconut rice; pepita, almond habanero pesto; baked fish with pepita, almond and habanero pesto.
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    Pati's Mexican Table: A Mayan League of Their Own: TVSS: Iconic

    Pati's Mexican Table

    A Mayan League of Their Own

    Wednesday
    Sep 9

    30 Minutes

    Amazonas softball team; sweet potato and meat salpicon; pepita, egg and chaya tamales; roasted tomato and habanero salsa.
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    Pati's Mexican Table: My Heart, My Home: TVSS: Iconic

    Pati's Mexican Table

    My Heart, My Home

    Thursday
    Sep 10

    30 Minutes

    History of Mexico City; churros at El Moro; tacos de lengua at Central de Abastos with journalist Enrique Acevedo.
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    Pati's Mexican Table: Colors of Creativity: TVSS: Iconic

    Pati's Mexican Table

    Colors of Creativity

    Friday
    Sep 11

    30 Minutes

    El Volador; the art behind the Day of the Dead parades and festivals; alambre; papel picado artist Yurira Alfaro discusses the history of punctured paper; fish tamales.
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    Pati's Mexican Table: TVSS: Banner-L1

    Pati's Mexican Table

    The Desert's Treasures

    Saturday
    Sep 12

    30 Minutes

    Armando Guadiana's apple and quince orchard; Dona Vero's "Dinoquesadillas"; beef and nopalitos with cascabel chili; bizcochos de crema con ate de membrillo; quince and cream buns.
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    Pati's Mexican Table: TVSS: Banner-L1

    Pati's Mexican Table

    The Desert's Treasures

    Monday
    Sep 14

    30 Minutes

    Armando Guadiana's apple and quince orchard; Dona Vero's "Dinoquesadillas"; beef and nopalitos with cascabel chili; bizcochos de crema con ate de membrillo; quince and cream buns.
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    Pati's Mexican Table: Living Legacy: TVSS: Iconic

    Pati's Mexican Table

    Living Legacy

    Tuesday
    Sep 15

    30 Minutes

    Visiting Xochimilco's canals to learn about the ancient chinampas and their modern-day preservation; pipián verde; chile relleno.
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    Pati's Mexican Table: Building the Future: TVSS: Iconic

    Pati's Mexican Table

    Building the Future

    Wednesday
    Sep 16

    30 Minutes

    How design and transit reshape Mexico City; tacos at Taquería Los Cuñados; building a bamboo bike; street tlacoyos; how community and creativity drive urban change.
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    Pati's Mexican Table: A Sense of Beauty: TVSS: Iconic

    Pati's Mexican Table

    A Sense of Beauty

    Thursday
    Sep 17

    30 Minutes

    Talking about art with photographer Nuria Lagarde; author Laura Esquivel reflects on magical realism; celebrating how art and identity shape Mexico City's creative soul.
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    Pati's Mexican Table: Rhythms of the City: TVSS: Iconic

    Pati's Mexican Table

    Rhythms of the City

    Friday
    Sep 18

    30 Minutes

    Visiting Gris in Tlatelolco to meet Gabriela Rojas and reflect on the neighborhood's tragic past; the rhythms and stories of danzón.
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    Pati's Mexican Table

    Time Stops at The Valley of the Ducks

    Saturday
    Sep 19

    30 Minutes

    Coahuila style barbacoa on pita bread; yogurt and cucumber salad with herbs; red salsa from the Jacalito; agave empanadas with pecans and pine nuts.
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    Pati's Mexican Table

    Time Stops at The Valley of the Ducks

    Monday
    Sep 21

    30 Minutes

    Coahuila style barbacoa on pita bread; yogurt and cucumber salad with herbs; red salsa from the Jacalito; agave empanadas with pecans and pine nuts.
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    Pati's Mexican Table: The Rural Heart: TVSS: Iconic

    Pati's Mexican Table

    The Rural Heart

    Tuesday
    Sep 22

    30 Minutes

    Harvesting and charring nopales over an open flame; celebrating the traditions of Milpa Alta's community over a meal of mole and nopales.
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    Pati's Mexican Table: Passion in Every Bite: TVSS: Iconic

    Pati's Mexican Table

    Passion in Every Bite

    Wednesday
    Sep 23

    30 Minutes

    A visit to Rustico in Cuauhtémoc; a delicate tart made with goat cheese and fig; sampling bold ice cream flavors in Colonia Roma.

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