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Pati's Mexican Table
El Fuerte, Magic Town
Season 8
Episode 806
Pati travels to the northern part of Sinaloa and the town of El Fuerte. Now a quiet colonial town, for over 300 years it was the most important commercial and agricultural center in northwest Mexico. After a walking tour and a stop at the Hotel Posada Hidalgo to try their famous cauques, a local type of langoustine, Pati creates a few lobster recipes in her kitchen inspired by the experience.
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Pati visits with locals and chefs in Altata off the coast of Sinaloa.

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Pati visits Culiacán and creates recipes inspired by the experience.

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Pati puts her Mexican spin on some regional American favorites to surprise her three sons.

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Pati recreates her favorite food memories and shares the stories behind the dishes.

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Pati sets out into the Sea of Cortez to reel in then grill the catch-of-the-day.

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Pati spends the day enjoyingn traditional dishes with local legend Edith Jimenez.

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Chef Javier Plascencia gives Pati a tour of the Baja he knows and loves.

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Pati swims with whale sharks in crystal-clear waters then enjoys local fare.

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Pati visits Loreto, a small town on the Gulf of California with one-of-a-kind dishes.

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In Valle de Guadalupe, Pati samples some of the local wine varietals.

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In Valle De Guadalupe,Pati visits one of the legendary cooks in the area.