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…
Seeds of Peace
“Food has the power to build bridges between people, communities, and countries, as few things bond us more than gathering around the table to enjoy and linger over a meal. In Mexico, we have a term in Spanish, sobremesa, for the time after the food is finished when everyone is in such good spirits they…
Americas Quarterly: 5 People Who Bring Mexico and the U.S. Closer Together
“Whether in sports, politics, food or the arts, the U.S. and Mexico have enriched one another in countless ways. That’s why AQ has selected its Top 5 Border Ambassadors to highlight those who excel in bringing the two countries closer together. Each honoree does this in their own way: U.S.-Mexico Foundation CEO Rebeca Vargas helps…
ELLE México
“Esta ensalada festiva y llena de color, es una versión moderna de lo que conocemos como Ensalada Navideña. Solo que la manera tradicional de hacerla, lleva muchas más frutas. A mi me encanta la combinación que incluyo aquí. Me recuerda a cuando era niña y rompíamos piñatas en las posadas o los cumpleaños y veíamos…
Washington Post: The 31 Best Cookbooks of 2016
“If you had never bought a cookbook before this year, the crop of 2016 could build a first-rate culinary library. But because you are reading this, you probably own cookbooks. (Come to think of it, who doesn’t? Even my friends who say they never cook have some on their shelves.) Well, you’ll want to look…
National Geographic: Get Your Turkey and Your Camera Ready
“You’ve bought your turkey and you’ve mapped out the seating chart to separate the feuding cousins. You’ve outsourcing the stuffing and sweet potatoes, but you can’t bear to let anyone else but you make Mama Stamberg’s famous cranberry relish. But before you collapse into your chair this Thanksgiving, remember why you’re bringing everyone together in…
Austin Statesman
“When Jinich thinks about Thanksgiving, she thinks about the sharing of ideas as much as the sharing of food, and she sees parallels between the current conversations about immigration and food culture. ‘Mexicans and Americans, we think we know each other,’ she says. ‘Oh, American food is hot dogs and Mexican food is only tacos.…
Yucatan Travel
“Si no has visitado Yucatán y piensas en nuestra comida, hay una buena posibilidad de que te imagines tacos, burritos, enchiladas y margaritas…”