For Pati Jinich:"It seems as if Pati Jinich could . hold her own against an outsize caricature like Paula Deen . she is a walking antidepressant. Why someone hasn't given her a TV show before now is a mystery, but the moment has arrived." - Washington Post "Pati's enthusiasm for her subject is infectious, and when she speaks, you are entranced by her warm smile and engaging, funny personality. She is a consummate professional whose recipes are well researched, tested, and easy-to-understand." - DC Event Junkie "When Jinich takes the stage it is to applause more warm and familiar than a television personality might normally receive. Many of the evening's attendees are longtime fans and have been showing up at her events for five straight years .

With diners still quelling the flames of the enchiladas with sips of Rioja (a Spanish wine), the high-spirited Jinich launches into a dissection of the dish, complete with a history lesson explaining, with an informative yet conversational flair that reveals her academic background, the importance of hearty, simple food to the people of Guanajuato." - StarNewsOnline.com For Pati's Mexican Table: - Amazon Top 20 Best of the Year Cookbooks - New York Times Best in Books - Washington Post Best Cookbooks of the Year - Serious Eats Favorite Cookbooks of 2013"The book is filled with bright, fresh flavors and dishes that are wonderful in their simplicity." - Publishers Weekly "Pati Jinich has created the most delicious guidebook to the magnificent market-driven home cooking of Mexico that I've ever seen. This book makes it simple to create fresh and tasty Mexican food and inspires me to make soft fresh tortillas, pickle my own jalapeos, and delight in Chicken Tinga with my family. This book will become a family heirloom at my house forever." - Mario Batali "Pati Jinich is a breath of fresh air in the food world. She's warm, beyond smart, and she's funny and a generous and gifted cook.

She knows Mexican food as her heritage and as a scholar, but knows, too, the realities of being a working mother. She never gave up on the tastes she grew up with, but she's got an uncanny way of streamlining how she recreates them. This is one of those books you'll be cooking and learning from for a long time." - Lynne Rossetto Kasper, host of The Splendid Table from American Public Media "Pati's Mexican Table is a gem of a book that guides us through the bold flavors of Mexican cookery. Pati has such skill in delivering recipes full of detail and complexity with a nurturing cadence. This is a staple for every cookbook shelf!" - Hugh Acheson, author of A New Turn in the South.