Rooted in Fire
is Here!
Officially launched on November 18th, 2025 — Pyet’s debut cookbook, Rooted in Fire, is more than just a collection of recipes. It’s a celebration of ancestral foodways, seasonal ingredients, and cultural storytelling.
With over 60 dishes that connect land, legacy, and flavor, this book invites you to cook with intention and honor every bite.
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Pyet’s Plate is my way of sharing the beauty of Indigenous fusion cuisine.
I blend the traditions of Native American and Mexican foodways with modern culinary creativity, offering private chef services, catering, and educational experiences.
My mission is to honor ancestral flavors, support sustainable food practices, and create meaningful connections through food.
Every dish I create tells a story, one of culture, resilience, and the deep ties between food and community.
Bosho!
I’m Chef Pyet Despain.
Rooted in Fire Named
One of Amazon’s
Best Books of 2025!
I’m so honored to share that Rooted in Fire was selected as one of Amazon’s Best Books of the Year (2025) in the Cookbooks category! The announcement kicked off live on CBS Mornings, with coverage from USA TODAY, About Amazon, and a national press release. To top it off, Rooted in Fire is being featured on a five-story-tall billboard in New York City, right across from Penn Station, through December 12!
This recognition celebrates the heart of Indigenous Fusion Cuisine, our stories, resilience, and connection through food.
Join Me on the Rooted in Fire Tour!
Join me for live talks, demos, and book signings across the country.
I’m thrilled to finally share my Rooted in Fire cookbook tour schedule with you! This journey has been filled with so much love, collaboration, and community. I’m deeply grateful to every location, partner, and vendor who helped bring this tour to life.
From California to the Midwest, I can’t wait to meet you all, cook together, and share stories that celebrate Native and Mexican food traditions.
Check out the full schedule below and find an event near you!
Spirit Plate
A new PBS Food series with Chef Pyet DeSpain
Watch Chef Pyet DeSpain travel across Indigenous lands to cook alongside elders, fishermen, farmers, and knowledge keepers, honoring the foods that have sustained Native communities for generations. From preparing bison stew for a powwow feast, to cooking a four hundred pound pig in an underground imu, grilling Pacific eel along a restored river, and harvesting halibut off the Alaskan coast, each episode of Spirit Plate centers food as culture, responsibility, and connection.
Spirit Plate is more than a cooking show. It is a journey through Indigenous traditions, resilience, and community, where every dish tells a story rooted in land, memory, and care.
"[Pyet's] voice is heartfelt,her vision and dedication are clear, and her talent within the Indigenous food movement is undeniable.This book marks an important chapter in her growing legacy."
- SEAN SHERMAN
FOUNDER OF THE SIOUX CHEF/NATIFS.ORG
AND AUTHOR OF THE SIOUX CHEF'S INDIGENOUS
KITCHEN AND TURTLE ISLAND
A Trusted Chef, Cultural Ambassador, and Creative Collaborator
Pyet's authenticity, cultural vision, and culinary creativity have made her a trusted partner for national media outlets, wellness initiatives, and food-focused brands that share her passion for purpose-driven storytelling.
The Today Show:
The Three Sisters | Honoring Indigenous Tradition Through Food
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