{"product_id":"cooking-the-borderlands-spice-and-smoke-between-mexico-and-the-states-9780593796139","title":"Cooking the Borderlands: Spice and Smoke Between Mexico and the States","description":"\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 \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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Claudette Zepeda\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Clarkson Potter Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/02\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 288\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.54lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.24h x 7.77w x 1.00d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780593796139\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/01\/2026 pg. 83\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Claudette Zepeda \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":48397134102685,"sku":"9780593796139","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_971e54d9-0a8a-4c1f-91b7-2ec4f5d6d7b4.jpg?v=1781073998","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/cooking-the-borderlands-spice-and-smoke-between-mexico-and-the-states-9780593796139","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}