© 2026 Connecticut Public

FCC Public Inspection Files:
WEDH · WEDN · WEDW · WEDY
WEDW-FM · WNPR · WPKT · WRLI-FM
Public Files Contact · ATSC 3.0 FAQ
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations
Access to this video is a benefit to members

A Queen in the Land of the Gods

Season 6 Episode 603 | 26m 45s

Pati is in the small town of Teotitlan de Valle to meet with one of the best cooks in Oaxaca, Abigail Mendoza. Abigail is dedicated to preserving the pre-Hispanic techniques and recipes of her Zapotec ancestors. Back in Pati’s kitchen, Abigail inspires rustic Oaxacan recipes, including chicken with oregano and garlic, grilled corn salad, and burnt milk ice cream with animal crackers.

Aired: 09/05/17
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
Extras
One woman exposes abuse within Amish communities and helps survivors find the strength to speak out.
See how jungle animal parents raise children by mastering their environment.
Barbara Jordan’s voice shook the nation. Discover her story in The Inquisitor.
Each day, Sun Ra wrote a piece of music solely for “the Creator.”
Sun Ra wanted to change humanity with his concept of the “alter destiny.”
Sun Ra was one of the first Black artists to have his own record label.
Discover the extraordinary life of poet, philosopher and music visionary Sun Ra.
Ocean parents must master dedication and intelligence to raise their young.
Animal parents must overcome freshwater’s constant changes.
Explore mammals’ surprising origins, long before the age of dinosaurs.
Latest Episodes
All
  • All
  • Pati's Mexican Table Season 14
  • Pati's Mexican Table Season 13
  • Pati's Mexican Table Season 12
  • Pati's Mexican Table Season 11
  • Pati's Mexican Table Season 10
  • Sonora
  • Sinaloa
  • Pati's Mexican Table Season 7
  • Pati's Mexican Table Season 6
  • Pati's Mexican Table Season 5
  • Pati's Mexican Table Season 4
  • Pati's Mexican Table Season 3
Pati visits Xochimilco’s canals and chinampas, meeting locals working to protect the axolotl.
Pati rides a cable car and builds a bamboo bike to see how urban design is reshaping Mexico City.
Pati meets artists and storytellers, uncovering the magic woven into daily life in Mexico City.
Pati dives into Mexico City's creativity, from giant Day of the Dead art to delicate papel picado.
Pati learns the ancient history of Mexico City and tours the largest market in the world.
Pati visits Milpa Alta to harvest nopales and make mole, celebrating a tradition rooted in the land.
Pati visits a neighborhood healing from tragedy, then dances at a historic hall honoring its spirit.
Pati meets a baker and an ice cream maker, uncovering the heart and passion behind their creations.
Pati walks through her Jewish roots in Mexico City, reflecting on family, memory, and heritage.
Pati visits the village of Mata Ortiz to learn about the exquisite pottery it’s known for.