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The Produce PairAuthor: Dan Avakian
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Too Hot Tamales and Tortilla Soup – A Classic Produce Pair with Mary Sue and Susan
Saturday, 21 February, 2026
This week on the Produce Pair Radio Show Historic Archives, we roll back to February 23, 2002, as Dan and Guido welcome The Border Girls, Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger.These two are pioneers of modern Mexican cuisine and true culinary trailblazers. With a partnership spanning more than 40 years, they built an empire that helped shape the Southern California restaurant scene, including the iconic Border Grill. Many know them from nearly 400 episodes of Too Hot Tamales and Tamales World Tour on the Food Network. They were also the first women to receive the Julia Child Award in 2018.We talk about the food behind the movie Tortilla Soup, and how Héctor Elizondo mastered the recipes for the role. We dive into their restaurants, breaking barriers in a male dominated industry, and they share practical tips you can use in your own kitchen.Classic Produce Pair fun with serious culinary firepower.This show will open up and excite your culinary creativity, so tune in and turn on.
