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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 tries different versions of Yucatán’s signature smoked meat Carne Ahumada in Temozón.

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Pati experiences the legacy of Yucatán’s henequén industry and a famous egg dish in Motul.

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Pati visits Chef Wilson Alonzo in his hometown of Halachó to prepare Cochinita Pibil.

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Pati explores the vibrant streets of Yucatán’s capital, Mérida, in search of its flavors.

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In Tekit, Pati meets a father and son who both chose to pursue their own path.

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In the town of Maní, Pati learns about something sacred to the Mayans - bees and honey.

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Pati connects with mountain climbers and top chefs in the Huasteca mountains.

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Pati spends the day with Chef Hugo Guajardo.

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Pati checks out Texas style BBQ in Mexico.

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Pati stops by to two very different style Cantinas in Monterrey.

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Pati learns how Monterrey is exploring farm-to-table efforts.