Patricia Quintana, the chef and author whose work exalted the range and sophistication of Mexican cuisine, died on Monday at her home in Mexico City. She was 72.
She wore a white chef jacket in defiance of a male-dominated culture that didn't see women as professional chefs. She celebrated Mexican heritage through her work as a phenomenal chef. She has inspired many others to do the same.
-John
Source: Patricia Quintana, Champion of Mexican Cuisine, Dies at 72 - The New York Times
