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Dec 2021
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How Much History Is In A Burrito? with P...

Sony Music Entertainment / Jonathan Van Ness
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This week’s episode is as nourishing as they get, as chef Pati Jinich joins Jonathan to discuss cuisines along the US-Mexico border, holiday foods she associates with growing up in Mexico, and what we can learn from taking a bite out of a burrito.   Pati Jinich is a James Beard Award-winning Mexican chef who has dedicated her career to building a shared un ... Show More
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