{"product_id":"cooking-the-borderlands-spice-and-smoke-between-mexico-and-the-states-hardcover","title":"Cooking the Borderlands: Spice and Smoke Between Mexico and the States - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eClaudette Zepeda\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA culinary journey along the Mexican American border, telling the story of its intertwined cultures and communities with more than 100 vibrant, flavor-packed recipes from \u003ci\u003eTop Chef\u003c\/i\u003e star, \u003ci\u003eIron Chef Mexico\u003c\/i\u003e finalist, and Tijuana-San Diego border kid Claudette Zepeda.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Mexican American border has been an inflamed political focal point within the US; at the same time, Mexican food has long been the most popular \"ethnic\" cuisine in America. A child of the border herself, Claudette Zepeda grew up in both California and Mexico and sees the border as a vibrant, vital, and unique cultural and culinary place. A gifted storyteller and chef, Claudette's recipes and ruminations humanize border culture through 100 accessible and beloved dishes such as: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Coahuila's Esquites (Street Corn)\u003cbr\u003e- Las Calandrias Caballitos (Chicken Sopes)\u003cbr\u003e- Arroz Poblano (Poblano Pepper Creamy Rice)\u003cbr\u003e- Camarones al Ajillo (Baja Style Garlic Shrimp)\u003cbr\u003e- Capirotada (Bread Pudding) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis is a story of a personal and culinary identity that formed betwixt two cultures, told through recipes, anecdotes, and an irreverent sense of humor. \u003ci\u003eBorderlands\u003c\/i\u003e details the Mexican dishes Claudette grew up eating and loves, their American counterparts, and how the fluidity and flexibility between the two nations shows us a way of being in the world. With her sophisticated, first-hand perspective of the Mexican American border, immigration, and the feet-in-many-worlds attitude of Border Kid culture, Claudette shines a human light on the imaginary line stretching from California through Texas and shows how vital this place is in American culture.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eClaudette Zepeda\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning, San Diego-based celebrity chef and culinary entrepreneur known for her fearless style and bold approach to regional Mexican cuisine. Zepeda's multi-faceted expertise is showcased in her role overseeing the creative vision as Founder of Chispa Hospitality with projects in San Diego, Nashville, Australia and México. Her latest project, Novecientos Grados, a Mexican food restaurant in partnership with Tony Hawk located in the San Diego airport, celebrates both the border and skater culture through delicious food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 10.24 x 7.77 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 02, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48119345152212,"sku":"9780593796139","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0823\/3785\/7748\/files\/9ZnLT6jUkV9780593796139.webp?v=1781698694","url":"https:\/\/bookschoices.com\/products\/cooking-the-borderlands-spice-and-smoke-between-mexico-and-the-states-hardcover","provider":"Books Choices ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}