In Mexico City, the line between passion and crazy is so fine, it practically disappears. The two artisanal chefs I meet in this episode of Pati’s Mexican Table walk that line every day, putting their whole heart into their every creation.
First, I visit panadería Rústico in Colonia Cuauhtémoc, where Iván Ortiz and his brother Germán obsess over every detail of their baking, starting with growing their own wheat! They made me feel right at home greeting me with café de olla. Over the best renditions of quiche I can imagine, Iván shared his love of the craft and dedication to building his business which he started by selling his bread on a bicycle.
Then I head to Casa Morgana in Colonia Roma to meet Kirén Miret, a successful TV producer turned ice cream maestro, after spending time in Italy learning how to make gelato. We talk dreams, risks, and the courage it takes to start something new — all the while sampling her bold, inventive ice cream flavors.
Back home, Juju joins me in the kitchen to help me make my own tarta – a riff on a classic ham & cheese quiche with pickled jalapeño and habanero thrown in to please my heat-loving Mexican palate. If you make it, you can add chiles to your liking! For a sweet ending, we make galleta María and cajeta ice cream sandwiches dipped in chocolate.
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Tarta de Jamon con Queso, Jalapeños y Habaneros (Ham and Cheese Quiche with Jalapeño and Habanero): https://patijinich.com/tarta-de-jamon-con-queso-jalapenos-y-habaneros/
Sandwich de Helado de Dulce de Leche (Dulce de Leche Ice Cream Sandwich): https://patijinich.com/sandwich-de-helado-de-dulce-de-leche/
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11 Comments
Happy Friday Pati 🩵 And those ice-cream sandwiches were perfect!! 🍫 Have A great weekend ☀️✌🏽
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What is the chef knife you are using in this video? I like the shape and handle.
Hay Que delicioso se ve el pan , exactamente como a mi me gusta , por favor Patty dime donde puedo encotrar esa padnaderia en La cuirass de Mexico lo apreciaria mucho gracias
Out of all of your boys your youngest seems the most comfortable in front of the camera. Great job to the both of you.
Hope you enjoy your Spring Break, Pati!
Yes, Avocado ice cream in season 1 and JuJu was adorable then and now too ♥️🍨🍘
I love the baker's story of learning to bake as a child, and how wonderful that he works with his brother! The quiche looks so good! You know I love watching you cook with your boys, even the older one (your husband, lol)! Kirén's story is great also, and she has such enthusiasm! Those ice cream sandwiches look amazing!
Que gusto Kiren, dónde estás haciendo helados? Un abrazo, ana zagury
Ay pati recuerdo cuando empecé a verte en PBS, primera temporada o season 1. Tus hijos eran unos plebes mocosillos y ahora ya son hombres adultos y tu no has envejecido para nada…te ves absolutamente igual de bella! Felicidades por todo lo que has logrado. Abrazos. ❤
Another Mexico City stunner. Looks yummy. We’re going again in the fall. Absolutely love seeing Juju, having watched you cook for years becoming a great sous chef. Our time with your recipes and your family are a blessing. Gracias Pati.