Pati Jinich

Welcome to the final bonus episode in our mini-series on food and drink. This week we are joined by two women who are at the forefront of a movement to elevate Mexican food and drink around the world: chef Pati Jinich and tequila maker Bertha González Nieves. Pati and Bertha were interviewed by the FT’s drinks columnist Alice Lascelles during a live conversation at the US FT Weekend Festival. Pati is a chef on a mission to educate people about the diversity of Mexican food, which she explores on her PBS show La Frontera. Bertha leads a luxury small-batch tequila brand called Casa Dragones, which is working to redefine tequila as a spirit to sip and savour. She’s also the first woman tequila distiller to earn the title “maestra tequilera”.--------------Want to stay in touch? We love hearing from you. We’re on Twitter @ftweekendpod and Lilah is on Instagram and Twitter @lilahrap.--------------Links:– Lilah’s interview with Pati Jinich for the podcast last year: https://link.chtbl.com/FTW-patijinich– The tequila story featuring Bertha Gonzáles Nieves in FT Weekend Magazine: https://on.ft.com/3CBVsJ1 – Lilah recommends Pati’s cookbook Treasures of the Mexican Table: https://patijinich.com/cookbook/treasures-of-the-mexican-table/ – Pati’s original nachos recipe: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1021572-the-original-nachos – A recent piece in the FT by Jancis Robinson about Mexican wine: https://on.ft.com/3NCFrYv– A food tour of Mexico City from the FT: https://on.ft.com/3PnlN4Z-------------Special offers for Weekend listeners, from 50% off a digital subscription to a $1/£1/€1 trial are here: http://ft.com/weekendpodcast.--------------This episode was produced by Zach St Louis. Mixing and sound design by Breen Turner and Sam Giovinco.Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Pati Jinich, a vibrant chef, author, and TV host, as she dives into the vast cultural tapestry of the Pan-American Highway. She shares her fascinating journey from political analyst to culinary explorer, highlighting how food shapes identity across diverse cultures. Pati reflects on her adventures in Alberta, exploring its culinary connections to Texas while revealing influences from Ukrainian immigrants. Tune in for captivating stories about unexpected places and the deeper meanings behind the cuisines that tie us together.

Guests like Claire Saffitz and Lindy West ask host Dan questions about his cookbook and food opinions. Topics include ruining pans, pasta enchiladas, and a not-so family-friendly game. The episode covers pasta shapes, cookbook creation, culinary reflections, American food evolution, and flexible food rules.

This weekend, we look at our culture through new lenses. First, we go to Mexico. Lilah speaks to James Beard Award-winning chef Pati Jinich about how diplomacy is sometimes better achieved through the language of food. Then, anthropologist and FT columnist Gillian Tett looks at social phenomena through the lens of anthropology – from crypto to how tastemakers decide what is 'cool'. Gillian has a PhD in social anthropology and recently published a book called ‘Anthro-Vision’. --------------If you want to explore the FT, use this link for special discounts for listeners: http://ft.com/weekendpodcast--------------Want to say hi? We love hearing from you. Email us at ftweekendpodcast@ft.com. We’re on Twitter @ftweekendpod, and Lilah is on Instagram and Twitter @lilahrap. --------------Links and mentions from the episode: –Pati’s cookbook is called ‘Treasures of the Mexican Table: Classic Recipes, Local Secrets’–Pati’s show, ‘Pati’s Mexican Table’ is on PBS, with some episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BETE1-6Pzrk –La Frontera is on PBS: https://www.pbs.org/show/la-frontera-pati-jinich/ –Salsa Matcha with pistachios, walnuts and pine nuts: https://patijinich.com/salsa-macha-with-pistachios-walnuts-and-pine-nuts/ –Gillian Tett’s book is called ‘Anthro-Vision’. FT review: https://www.ft.com/content/65d66cf7-f793-4531-9b82-1b54b70bbd21 – Gillian’s latest column: ‘A year on, we haven’t absorbed the lessons of the Gamestop saga’ (paywall): https://www.ft.com/content/8bbd2ef9-41fe-4dfa-8f02-28b3f3dac200    --------------Original music by Metaphor Music. Mixing and sound design is by Breen Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join James Beard Award-winning chef Pati Jinich, known for her vibrant Mexican cuisine, as she discusses how food can serve as a unique diplomatic tool. She shares stories that intertwine culinary artistry with cultural identity. Alongside her, anthropologist and financial columnist Gillian Tett analyzes cultural behaviors that foreshadowed the 2008 financial crisis and explores the complex dynamics of cryptocurrency and cultural capital. Their insights shine a light on the intersections of food, culture, and power in today's society.