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A Mayan League of their Own

Season 12 Episode 1210 | 26m 46s

In Yaxunah, Pati discovers Yucatán’s “league of their own.” She joins the Amazonas, a softball team of indigenous women, for their morning practice. As they built a name for themselves, they overcame the mindset that women belong in the kitchen. After teaching Pati the ins and outs of the game, Doña Enedina invites her over for Brazo de Reina, a tamal with hardboiled eggs and ground pepitas.

Aired: 09/14/23 | Expires: 09/14/25
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
Extras
In Tekit, Pati meets a father and son who both chose to pursue their own path.
Pati learns the basics of recados, handmade seasoning pastes that flavor Yucatecan foods.
Pati learns more about Mayan communities on a trip to a cenote with activist Zoila Cen.
Pati tries different versions of Yucatán’s signature smoked meat Carne Ahumada in Temozón.
Pati visits Chef Wilson Alonzo in his hometown of Halachó to prepare Cochinita Pibil.
Pati visits the pink lakes where Yucatán’s unique Las Coloradas salt is produced.
Pati experiences the legacy of Yucatán’s henequén industry and a famous egg dish in Motul.
Pati explores the vibrant streets of Yucatán’s capital, Mérida, in search of its flavors.
In the town of Maní, Pati learns about something sacred to the Mayans - bees and honey.
Pati visits with Gualberto Elizondo, “Weber,” and chef Chuy Villareal of Cara De Vaca.
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