By the 1950's, Elena Zelayeta was considered the foremost authority on Mexican cooking in America. She was the first Latina with a televised cooking show in the U.S, wrote four cookbooks, and a memoir. Though she died in 1974, Elena Zelayeta's influence still looms large over Mexican food in the Bay Area.

<p>By the 1950's, Elena Zelayeta was considered the foremost authority on Mexican cooking in America. She was the first Latina with a televised cooking show in the U.S, wrote four cookbooks, and a memoir. Though she died in 1974, Elena Zelayeta's influence still looms large over Mexican food in the Bay Area.</p>

KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.

<p>KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.</p>