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Pati's Mexican Table
Alan Goes to College
Season 5
Episode 512
Pati wants to make sure her oldest son begins college with some basic cooking techniques and knowledge, since he will not be able to rely on mom’s cooking anymore. In this episode, she’ll make a few simple, inexpensive recipes and cooking tips that any college kid will be able to take on.
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Pati walks through her Jewish roots in Mexico City, reflecting on family, memory, and heritage.
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Pati meets a baker and an ice cream maker, uncovering the heart and passion behind their creations.
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Pati visits Milpa Alta to harvest nopales and make mole, celebrating a tradition rooted in the land.
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Pati visits a neighborhood healing from tragedy, then dances at a historic hall honoring its spirit.
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Pati meets artists and storytellers, uncovering the magic woven into daily life in Mexico City.
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Pati rides a cable car and builds a bamboo bike to see how urban design is reshaping Mexico City.
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Pati visits Xochimilco’s canals and chinampas, meeting locals working to protect the axolotl.
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Pati dives into Mexico City's creativity, from giant Day of the Dead art to delicate papel picado.
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Pati learns the ancient history of Mexico City and tours the largest market in the world.
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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.
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Pati visits the village of Mata Ortiz to learn about the exquisite pottery it’s known for.