The story
Tradition says mole poblano was born in the convents of Puebla, where ingredients from two worlds came together.
The Mother Superior won't let the world taste her creation until it's perfect.
How it works
Guests smell and identify spices blindfolded, hear the history of mole and balance chiles and cacao on scales.
With all those clues — and a math puzzle — they discover the Mother Superior's mole recipe.
The characters
- The Mother Superior: demanding and proud of her recipe.
- The Novice: secretly helps the guests.
What's included
- Theatrical show with two characters
- Mole tasting
- Sensory activities and balance scales
What you take home
- Understanding how a mole is built
- Learning the dish's colonial history
- Sharpening your nose and palate
History and culture in every scene
As in all our experiences, the hosts' dialogue and the event's activities are written with real information about Mexican history and culture. You have fun and, without even noticing, you learn. The characters share real facts, dates and anecdotes from Mexican history; the fiction is there to make those facts stick.
Format and customization
“The Cloister Secret” is one of our Mexican food tastings productions. We can adapt it to your venue, group size, menu and language, as a private event or on dates open to the public.
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