“Believe in what you have to give,” echoed public television star Pati Jinich, who went from being a political analyst to sharing her native Mexican cuisine and culture onscreen. Going against the initial advice of consultants, she let her accent and her personality rip. “It’s those things that you think make you weak and that…
GDS 2017 Commencement Speech by Pati Jinich
June 11, 2017 Commencement speech, GDS Graduation, Class 2017 By Pati Jinich Faculty, graduates, parents and distinguished guests, it is a great honor to be speaking with all of you today. Russell, thanks so much for the invitation. I was so excited about it, that on my most recent trip back from Mexico, I found…
PRWeb: ‘Pati’s Mexican Table’ Announces Season Six
“It has been incredibly exciting to watch Pati share her love of Mexico with all of our viewers through the eyes of her family as they travel through her native country,” said Karen Fritz, vice president of program development and syndication at WETA Washington, D.C. “Her recipes are fun and easy to create.”
PR Newswire: Create® TV Marathons a Feast for Foodies
“On October 14 & 15, Create marks Hispanic Heritage Month with back-to-back episodes of the Imagen Award-nominated Pati’s Mexican Table. Join chef Pati Jinich on her culinary adventures through Mexico as she creates authentic Mexican dishes, including huevos rancheros, chiles rellenos, carnitas, marbled tres leches cake, flan and more.”
Family Circle: Mexicana Mama
“Born and raised in Mexico, cookbook author and Emmy-nominated public television host Pati Jinich has mucho culinary cred. ‘I come from a family of accomplished cooks and food maniacs. Absolute maniacs,’ she says.”
The New York Times: How to Feed Your Summer Crowd Without Going Crazy
“I also can’t live without the chef and television host Pati Jinich’s cookbook “Pati’s Mexican Table: The Secrets of Real Mexican Home Cooking,” especially the recipe for sticky chicken with apricots, tamarind and chipotle, which is already halfway prepared simply by shopping, and serves six generously. I make it on the stove top, or in…
PR Newswire: Pati Jinich to Speak at Women’s Leadership Conference
“Pati has had a remarkable career that started in politics and transitioned to pursuing her passion of cooking Mexican cuisine on national television,” said Dawn Christensen, the conference’s organizer and director of National Diversity Relations for MGM Resorts. “Her diverse background and ability to bring cultures together serve as inspiration to others.”
Family Circle: The Power of Cooking with Kids
“Pati Jinich laughs as she talks about the first time she prepared a meal for her family. The chef, cookbook author and star of PBS’s Pati’s Mexican Table was 9 years old and tasked with making Sunday morning eggs for her family. The cooking went well, but the seasoning did not. She was so overzealous…
The Washington Post: Avocado has a sweet side, too, and it’s delicious
“I found that avocados could be one of the most luscious, sensuous, silky, exuberant ingredients ever,” says Jinich. “In my house, we use avocados as a savory ingredient 65 percent of the time. We throw it on top of everything. But these days, I’m also putting it in cakes…”
Epicurious: The 100 Greatest Home Cooks of All Time
“There are a lot of folks out there spreading the gospel of Mexican food, but none with the charm, warmth and perspective of Pati. Born in Mexico City and based in DC, Jinich cooks in an inclusive style -her recipes are rooted in Mexico and influenced by the US, which means that when you catch…