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.

Pyet DeSpain invites her community to join her October 29 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.

Award-winning chef Pyet DeSpain joins the Coronado Public Library for a special Rooted in Fire event celebrating Native American and Mexican cooking, joined by chef and author Claudia Sandoval.