Annual Women’s Leadership Conference
7 AUGUST 2017
MGM Resort, Las Vegas, NV
Honored to be part of the Woman’s Leadership Conference at MGM Resort in Las Vegas. Come join me, Desiree Reed-Francios, Athletic Director of the University of Nevada Las Vegas, and Katherine Twells, Vice President Foodservice Customer Marketing, The Coca-Cola Company, as we discuss different career paths on a panel moderated by CNN Anchor Natalie Allen.
More information here.
Nantucket Culinary Center
15 JULY 2017 | 11:30 – 1:30 PM
Nantucket Culinary Center, Nantucket, MA
Cooking Demo and Family Style Lunch
I’m delighted to come to Nantucket and work with the Nantucket Culinary Center to demonstrate recipes from Mexican Today. The event includes lunch, served family style, and a book signing.
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Puebla de los Angeles: Culinary Stars from the City of Angels
15 JUNE 2017 | 6:45 PM
Mexican Cultural Institute, Washington, DC
Cooking Demo and Tasting Dinner
It is in the city of Puebla, and mainly in its convents, where a lot of the Spanish and Mexican intermarriage or mestizaje of Mexican cuisine took place. With its colonial and baroque influences, themes and tones, some of the culinary stars of the city have remained and continue to be passed on through the centuries. Come take a bite of history!
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Americas Quarterly Launch Event: The Future of the U.S.-Mexico Relationship
18 MAY 2017 | 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Americas Society/Council of the Americas, New York, NY
As one of Americas Quarterly’s Top 5 Border Ambassadors, I’m excited to talk about U.S. and Mexico relations for the launch of Americas Quarterly’s latest issue. Join me for a lively panel discussion with a host of political, economic, and cultural experts about the ties that bind the two countries together. There will be a reception afterwards with music, food, and drinks.
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Rooted in Family: Wine & Stories from Mexican American Winemakers, 2017 Winemakers’ Dinner
16 MAY 2017 | 6:30 PM
The Smithsonian Castle, Washington, DC
The National Museum of American History is honoring Mexican American winemakers and their impact on California’s wine industry, and I’m proud to be the culinary consultant for the annual Winemakers’ Dinner. Come taste and learn about the five acclaimed winemakers and how they cherish and celebrate their Mexican heritage.
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Divergences and Misunderstandings at a Time of Growing Global Disorder
16 MAY 2017 | 12:00 – 2:00 PM
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, Washington, DC
I’m honored to join a roundtable discussion co-hosted by the Carnegie Endowment and the Ford Foundation that brings together policy experts to discuss how the US misperceives other countries and how other countries misunderstand the US.
Partnership for a Healthier America Summit 2017
12 MAY 2017 | 9:00 – 10:00 AM
Renaissance Hotel, Washington, DC
Panel on Back to Basics: The Power of Cooking: “There are health, emotional and academic benefits that come from teaching a child to cook. Doing so can be a key tactic for families looking to eat more healthfully at home. Learn and experience how private sector organizations are using strategic programs and investments to encourage families to cook and eat at home together more often.”
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James Beard House: Second Night of Passover
11 APRIL 2017 | 7:00 PM
The James Beard House, New York, NY
Multi-course Passover dinner celebrating Mexican-Jewish heritage with Pati Jinich, Fany Gerson, and Rafael Zaga.
“If you’re searching for a spirited Seder celebration, look no further—our beloved Beard House tradition promises to be nothing short of extraordinary. This year, we’re embracing Mexico’s unique Jewish heritage through a provocative menu of cross-cultural eats from a talented troupe of like-minded chefs.”
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Mexico & Guatemala Mano a Mano
14 MARCH 2017 | 6:45 PM
Mexican Cultural Institute, Washington, DC
Cooking Demo and Tasting Dinner
For centuries, Guatemala and Mexico formed part of the viceroyalty of New Spain under the Spanish Colony. From 1821 onwards, Mexico and Guatemala went on separate paths, however, their kitchens retain the memory of their shared past, not only under the Spaniards but also of their Maya heritage. Join us as Mexican Chef Pati Jinich and Guatemalan Chef Mirciny Moliviatis participate in a mano a mano, of ingredients and dishes, that both unite and distinguish Mexican and Guatemalan cooking.
More information and registration here