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Pati's Mexican Table
The Nectar of the Mayan Gods
Season 12
Episode 1201
Pati is in the magic town of Maní to learn about something sacred to the Mayans - bees and honey. A cooperative of women who protect the endangered Melipona, a stingless bee native to Yucatán, invites her to join in a Mayan energy cleansing ritual involving buñuelos made with Melipona honey. Then she visits a family living by the traditional “Solar Maya,” meaning they grow everything they eat.
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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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Pati connects with mountain climbers and top chefs in the Huasteca mountains.
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Pati stops by to two very different style Cantinas in Monterrey.
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The Garza family invites Pati and the whole community to help make Piloncillo.
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Pati tries the food at each Nuevo León pro soccer stadium with stars from each team.
