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In 2017, I traveled to Oaxaca, Mexico as a production assistant for the 6th season of Pati's Mexican Table, the James Beard Award-winning PBS series that explores the rich culinary culture of Mexico. We met some of the region's most talented chefs and artisans; all of whom expressed a profound passion and pride for what they do and who they are. Part of my job was to take behind the scene photos. These are a few.