“My grandmother always said that the best moments were spent in the kitchen with good food,” said De la Guti. When De la Guti was child, her grandmother would make mixiotes to thank doctors who helped save De la Guti’s grandfather. “My grandfather’s name was Miguel, and September 28 is the religious feast day of Saint Michael the Archangel,” explained De la Guti. “It come from La Huasteca,” said de la Guti. “On weekends, mixiote is widely consumed in tacos.”Mixiotes are on the menu at Santa Maria Artisan Kitchen.