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The Rural Heart

Season 14 Episode 1407 | 26m 46s

Pati travels to Milpa Alta and meets Chef Jorge Córcega to harvest and char nopales over an open flame, learning time-honored techniques tied to the land. She later visits Luis Alvarado and his family, known for their mole, a culinary treasure bursting with flavor as rich as its history. Over a shared meal of mole and nopales, they celebrate the traditions that nourish Milpa Alta’s community.

Aired: 09/25/25 | Expires: 09/25/27
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
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