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Pyet in the Press
Explore media features, interviews, and articles that highlight Chef Pyet’s work, passion, and mission. From national spotlights to local love, this is where her voice, vision, and Indigenous Fusion Cuisine make headlines.


A Day With Barnes and Noble Sharing Indigenous Stories
Chef Pyet Despain celebrated Native American Heritage Month with a Barnes and Noble social media takeover, where she spotlighted influential Indigenous cookbooks and shared the inspiration behind her debut cookbook Rooted In Fire.

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29 minutes ago2 min read


Talking Heritage and The Three Sisters on Daytime TV
Chef Pyet DeSpain joins WFLA’s Daytime to talk about her name, her Indigenous and Mexican heritage, and the story behind the Three Sisters recipe from Rooted in Fire.

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1 hour ago1 min read


Rooted in Fire Named One of Amazon’s Best Books of 2025
Rooted in Fire by Chef Pyet DeSpain has been honored as one of Amazon’s Best Books of the Year (2025). The announcement aired on CBS Mornings and includes a five-story billboard in New York City, recognizing Pyet’s celebration of Indigenous Fusion Cuisine and storytelling through food.

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5 days ago1 min read


Indian Country Today Highlights Rooted in Fire
I had such a wonderful time meeting with the team at Indian Country Today to talk about my new cookbook, Rooted in Fire . It was an honor to sit down with a Native-led news organization that has spent years uplifting our voices and sharing our stories with the world. We talked about what this book means to me, how it celebrates both my Native and Mexican roots and the journey that brought me here. I shared stories about the recipes that shaped me, from my family’s taquerias i

Pyet DeSpain
Nov 71 min read


Episode 2: Honoring Tradition and the Land in Oʻahu
Chef Pyet DeSpain travels to Oʻahu to join Chef Kealoha Domingo in preparing a 400-pound pig in an underground imu oven and learning about the sacred taro root that sustains Hawaiian culture. Together, they share a feast that honors food, family, and gratitude.

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Nov 51 min read


Homecoming Bison Feast at the Powwow 🦬 | SPIRIT PLATE
In the premiere episode of Spirit Plate on PBS Food, Chef Pyet DeSpain returns home to the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation to prepare a sacred bison stew feast, reflecting on love, community, and the strength of her roots.

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Oct 222 min read


Join Pyet DeSpain Live on TalkShopLive for Rooted in Fire – October 29th at 5 PM PST
Pyet DeSpain invites her community to join her October 29th at 5 PM PST for a live TalkShopLive event celebrating Rooted in Fire, her debut cookbook honoring Native American and Mexican traditions. Signed copies ship November 18, 2025.

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Oct 91 min read


Rooted in Fire Featured in Library Journal
I’m so excited to share that my cookbook Rooted in Fire: A Celebration of Native American and Mexican Cooking was recently highlighted...

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Sep 111 min read


Rooted in Fire Featured in Publishers Weekly: A Season of Indigenous Cookbooks
Publishers Weekly has highlighted Rooted in Fire in its feature on new Indigenous cookbooks this season. Chef Pyet DeSpain shares how her debut book draws from her Native American and Mexican roots, weaving family traditions into recipes that honor heritage, healing, and authenticity.

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Sep 22 min read


Your Mama’s Kitchen: How My Roots Led Me to the Next Level
In a powerful conversation on Your Mama’s Kitchen, Chef Pyet DeSpain shares how her Native American and Mexican heritage guided her journey to winning Next Level Chef. She reflects on childhood memories, challenges stereotypes about Indigenous cuisine, and shares a special tamale recipe inspired by her roots.

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Jul 222 min read


Chef Pyet DeSpain on the Power of the Three Sisters: Corn, Beans, and Squash
Chef Pyet DeSpain, featured on The Today Show, shares the deep cultural meaning of the “Three Sisters” — corn, beans, and squash — and how they represent strength, resilience, and community within Indigenous foodways.

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Jul 222 min read


Chef Pyet DeSpain Introduces DTLA to a Bold New Indigenous-Mexican Menu
Chef Pyet DeSpain brings a first-of-its-kind Indigenous and Mexican fusion menu to Downtown LA, spotlighting the richness of Native foodways beyond the usual fry bread. Her cooking tells a deeper story—one rooted in heritage, identity, and healing.

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Jul 222 min read


Chef Pyet’s Indigenous Fusion Residency Debuts at Abernethy’s in DTLA
Chef Pyet DeSpain makes history as the first Indigenous chef to lead a residency at Abernethy’s in Downtown LA, offering a powerful blend of Native American and Mexican cuisine through spring 2025.

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Jul 222 min read


Chef Pyet Competes in Food Network’s Tournament of Champions Season 6 - Representing More Than Myself
Chef Pyet enters Food Network’s Tournament of Champions Season 6 not just as a competitor, but as a proud representative of Indigenous chefs and foodways. This moment is bigger than one plate—it’s for the entire community.

Pyet DeSpain
Jul 221 min read


LA Weekly Spotlights Pyet’s Plate Indigenous Fusion Pop-Up in Koreatown
LA Weekly spotlighted my Indigenous Fusion pop-up at Red Room, calling attention to the deep roots and bold flavors behind Pyet’s Plate — and I couldn’t be more grateful.

Pyet DeSpain
Jul 222 min read


Winning Next Level Chef: A Life-Changing Moment
Winning Season 1 of Next Level Chef was more than just a title—it was a turning point in my life. The struggles that once defined my daily routine are now part of the story I carry with me to uplift others. From scraping together gas money to walking on the set of Gordon Ramsay’s show, I’ve lived both ends of the spectrum—and I carry that gratitude into every dish I create.

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Jul 222 min read


Bison Empanadas with Chef Pyet on The Rachael Ray Show
Chef Pyet DeSpain brings her Indigenous Fusion cuisine to The Rachael Ray Show, sharing a heartfelt and flavorful recipe for Bison Empanadas with sweet potato. Watch her cook alongside Richard Blais and learn how to make this soulful dish at home.

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Jul 221 min read


Finding Wholeness Through Food: Pyet Featured in the Passion Series by Mark Mendoza
In her feature for the Passion Series by Mark Mendoza, Private Chef Pyet Despain shares how cooking is more than a career—it’s a path to wholeness. Blending her Indigenous and Mexican heritage, Pyet finds purpose in every meal she creates and joy in sharing that experience with others.

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Jul 221 min read


Sharing Culture by the Spoonful: Pyet Despain Featured in VoyageLA
Chef Pyet’s heart is in the kitchen, but her impact reaches far beyond it. In her recent feature with VoyageLA Magazine, Pyet shares how she fuses her Native American and Mexican heritage into unforgettable dishes—and how a single jar of Wojapi is helping her pass on a taste of tradition to tables across the country.

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Jul 221 min read


TOP 25 PRIVATE CHEFS OF LA
Chef Pyet DeSpain in rank #7 in the top private chefs of Los Angeles in LA Entrepreneur Magazine.

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Jan 1, 20212 min read
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