Pyet DeSpain (Rooted in Fire: A Celebration of Native American and Mexican Cooking ) The Well Seasoned Librarian Podcast Season 16 Episode 11

18 Nov 2025 • 45 min • EN
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Author Bio: BIO: Pyet (an abbreviation of her inherited Native American name Pyetwetmokwe meaning something loud coming over the mountains towards you) is a member of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Tribe, an award winning and global private chef, and the first winner of Gordon Ramsay’s groundbreaking cooking competition series, Next Level Chef. In 2021, Entrepreneur Magazine named her one of the Top 25 best private chefs in Los Angeles. Her life’s work is dedicated to Indigenous Fusion Cuisine, where she combines the food of her heritage, both Native American and Mexican. Pyet’s passion is to uplift Indigenous culture and traditions via storytelling, traveling, and cooking. Originally from the Osage Indian Reservation and Kansas City, Kansas, she now resides in Los Angeles. Instagram: @chefpyet Website: https://www.pyetsplate.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chefpyet Rooted In Fire: https://www.amazon.com/Pyets-Plate-Celebration-Fire-Fusion/dp/0063304074 Cookbook lovers, this one’s for you! Get 25% off a subscription to ckbk with code WELLSEASONED — the ultimate digital cookbook library. Access nearly 1,000 full cookbooks from top authors Use on web and mobile app for cooking anytime, anywhere Save favorites, create custom "recipe playlists", search by ingredient and dietary preference Sync with your print cookbook collection via Eat Your Books Perfect for serious home cooks and cookbook collectors alike. Go to the link  https://join.ckbk.com/ckbk?code=WELLSEASONED

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