Pyet DeSpain's Rooted in Fire is a cookbook celebrating the Indigenous roots of Mexican cuisine and exploring the connections between Native American and Mexican foodways. Through recipes, stories, and cultural context, DeSpain honors ancestral cooking traditions while making them accessible to contemporary cooks. The book becomes both culinary guide and cultural education, proving that food is history, identity, and resistance.

WHY WE PICKED IT: Because DeSpain centers Indigenous knowledge in Mexican cooking where it's often erased. This cookbook reminds us that food is never just food—it's culture, history, and a way of maintaining connection to ancestors and land.

DETAILS: • Author: Pyet DeSpain • Publisher: HarperOne • Format: Hardcover • Publication Date: November 18, 2025 • ISBN: 9780063304079 • Ships direct from distributor in 3–7 business days