Mexico's Day of the Dead, New York-Style

The Leonard Lopate Show | May 10, 2010
Nov. 1 and 2 mark the Mexican Day of the Dead celebration. Renowned Mexican chef Zarela Martinez explains the origins and meaning of the Day of the Dead, and shares some traditional holiday food like sugar skulls and pan de muerto.

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