Rooted in Fire Cookbook

oin Chef Pyet DeSpain on the road as she shares her debut cookbook, Rooted in Fire, with the world. From intimate signings and community dinners to live demos and special events, this space is where you can follow every milestone of the journey. Each appearance is more than a moment—it’s a celebration of Indigenous foodways, storytelling, and the healing power of sharing a meal.

Beyond the Art: A Conversation About Food, Memory, and Healing

In this Beyond the Art Podcast highlight, Chef Pyet DeSpain reflects on her childhood memories in her family’s Kansas City taquerias, her mission to inspire cultural curiosity, and her belief in slowing down to reconnect with food as a powerful source of healing.

Pyet in the Press

Pyet DeSpain

Dec 1, 20253 min read

Rooted in Community. Fueled by Fire. My Conversation on The Culture Show Podcast

In this Culture Show Podcast interview, Chef Pyet DeSpain reflects on the food memories that shaped her, the community centered traditions of her Indigenous and Mexican heritage, and the inspiration behind her debut cookbook Rooted in Fire.

Pyet in the Press

Pyet DeSpain

Nov 26, 20252 min read

What It Means to Be Featured in the Los Angeles Times

Chef Pyet DeSpain shares what it means to have her cookbook Rooted in Fire featured in the Los Angeles Times, emphasizing the importance of Indigenous food visibility and the traditions that shaped her work.

Pyet in the Press

Pyet DeSpain

Nov 24, 20252 min read

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.

Pyet in the Press

Pyet DeSpain

Nov 17, 20252 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.

Pyet in the Press

Pyet DeSpain

Nov 17, 20251 min read

Rooted in Fire Cookbook

Beyond the Art: A Conversation About Food, Memory, and Healing

Rooted in Community. Fueled by Fire. My Conversation on The Culture Show Podcast

What It Means to Be Featured in the Los Angeles Times

A Day With Barnes and Noble Sharing Indigenous Stories

Talking Heritage and The Three Sisters on Daytime TV

From Pyet’s Plate to Your Inbox