Mole & Day of the Dead

For the past 3 or 4 years it has become a tradition to make mole for the "Dia de los Muertos" and I have put up some pics of past years. It started with us wanting to learn how to make mole from scratch - the right way, of course. I called a family friend and great cook from Chiapas who lives in Tijuana to show us how. Since then, it's been at least a bi-annual day full of laughter, eg g massages, many bottles of wine and a different creation each and every time. The type of mole varies from Mole Poblano to Mole Chiapaneco. They're all good and never taste the same...... think "Como Agua Para Chocolate"

After the mole making is done, which is an all day affair, we serve it up for about 3o people in a "Day of the Dead" celebration, where we ask everyone to bring an item (food, drink, or memorabilia) that pays homage to a loved one who has passed on.


Our friend, Amy, supported by her crafty husband, Eddie, pours out all of her creative energy into paper lanterns, a lit up backyard and and an altar that's ironically, so full of life. We typically serve the mole up the tradish way, with turkey, but always have a vegetarian option. Although "we" (mostly the cackling and delirious mole makers) once made tamales Chiapanecos, the traditional southern Mexico style where they are wrapped in banana leaves. This just might have to make a return for next year because they were amazing!


As if the mole isn't enough, we serve refried black beans that you flip like pancakes and red rice with tortillas for mopping up the sweet and spicy mole sauce. The night isn't complete without Juan's famous Micheladas, some Negra Modelo's, hand made Margarita's, and straight Tequila for the valientes!