Access to this video is a benefit for members through PBS Passport.
Up Next
Back to Show
Pati's Mexican Table
Izamal: Gold and God
Season 5
Episode 507
Izamal is a stunning city whose buildings are all painted the same golden hue. Pati tastes the local flavors such as venison tacos and PocChuk. The city is also filled with artisans creating hammocks, woven sisal baskets, and papier mâché decorations. Pati meets Esteban,a jeweler, who shows her how he makes the most elegant jewelry from plants growing right in his backyard.
Support Provided By
27:32
Pati learns about Coahuila's legacy as a refuge for Africans escaping slavery in El Nacimiento.
26:57
Pati experiences the foodways of the Ndé Nation, the Indigenous culture of Cuatro Ciénegas.
27:21
The cities of Viesca and Torreón inspire Pati to reflect on old and new traditions.
27:59
Pati discovers the timeless flavors of the region of Parras, from royal wines to family recipes.
27:56
From maguey fields to vineyards, Pati unveils new flavors and old traditions in central Coahuila.
27:56
An apple orchard evokes a cherished childhood memory for Pati and she discovers a local secret.
28:01
Pati steps back into prehistoric time at Museo del Desierto and a traditional ranch meal - cabrito.
26:46
Pati walks through her Jewish roots in Mexico City, reflecting on family, memory, and heritage.
26:46
Pati meets a baker and an ice cream maker, uncovering the heart and passion behind their creations.
26:46
Pati visits Milpa Alta to harvest nopales and make mole, celebrating a tradition rooted in the land.
26:46
Pati visits a neighborhood healing from tragedy, then dances at a historic hall honoring its spirit.
26:46
Pati meets artists and storytellers, uncovering the magic woven into daily life in Mexico City.