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El Fuerte, Magic Town

Season 8 Episode 806 | 26m 45s

Pati travels to the northern part of Sinaloa and the town of El Fuerte. Now a quiet colonial town, for over 300 years it was the most important commercial and agricultural center in northwest Mexico. After a walking tour and a stop at the Hotel Posada Hidalgo to try their famous cauques, a local type of langoustine, Pati creates a few lobster recipes in her kitchen inspired by the experience.

Aired: 10/01/19
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
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