Mexican Cultural Institute : Pati's Mexican Table

December 8, 2011

Mexican Fiestas: Pozole, Ponches & Piñatas

8 DECEMBER 2011
6:30 to 9:00 PM

Cooking demonstration and tasting dinner at the Mexican Cultural Institute.

In December, festivities in Mexico usually include Piñatas, Pozole and Ponche. You will learn the history behind the piñata tradition while savoring two of the most popular versions of Pozole throughout Mexico: Green from Guerrero and Red from Jalisco. A whole meal on a plate, Pozole is one of Mexico’s most well-known and loved dishes. Accompanying dessert will be a mug of sweet Ponche, a warm and delicious concoction made with sugar cane sticks and both fresh and dried fruits.

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October 13, 2011

The Cacao Route

13 OCTOBER 2011
6:30 to 9:00 PM

Cooking demonstration and tasting dinner at the Mexican Cultural Institute.

For this session, we are delighted to welcome Chef Jose Ramon Castillo, considered to be one of the top chocolatiers in Mexico and has done extensive research and cooking with cacao-based products. The menu will use only local ingredients paired with cacao. From soup to dessert, you will learn how cacao is processed and experience its surprising versatile flavor.

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The Cacao Route

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May 25, 2011

Festive Mexico

25 MAY 2011
6:30 to 9:00 PM

Cooking demonstration and tasting dinner at the Mexican Cultural Institute.

In Mexico, every meal is a cause for celebration, in this session we will share the preferred dishes served at special occasions. Fany Gerson, who recently published My Sweet Mexico, will join in on the fun by pairing drinks and desserts with Pati’s menu.

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April 6, 2011

The Georgetowner: Mexico Salutes “Pati’s Mexican Table”

“On Mar. 30, Ambassador Arturo Sarukhan proudly introduced Mexico’s newest culinary star Patricia Jinich as the “culinary ambassador to the United States” at a cocktail reception at the Mexican Cultural Center prior to the launch of “Pati’s Mexican Table” which aired on WETA TV 26 on Apr. 2…”

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March 18, 2010

Food for the Soul: Foods created through history in Mexican Convents

18 MARCH 2010
6:30 to 9:00 PM

Cooking demonstration and tasting dinner at the Mexican Cultural Institute.

Enjoy the lingering pre-Hispanic flavors still inherent in exquisite dishes, sauces, desserts, drinks and all sort of concoctions that were prepared in convents to please Mexican royalty in Colonial times. From Mole Poblano to Buñuelos, it will be a meal to remember as you hear entertaining stories of the historical fusions between European and Native ingredients and cooking techniques.

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