The story
Tradition says mole was born in the convent kitchens of New Spain.
To restore the chef's voice and taste her creation, guests must prove they respect the recipe.
How it works
Cooking challenges while learning, step by step, to make traditional mole with an instructor chef.
The characters
- The Chef: a mole master, now without a voice.
- The Ghost Nun: guardian of the original recipe.
What's included
- Hands-on traditional mole workshop with a chef
- Theatrical show with two characters
- Cooking challenges
- Ingredients and materials
What you take home
- Knowing how to make traditional mole
- Learning its colonial history
- A recipe to recreate at home
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. While you cook or taste, the hosts explain the origin of each ingredient and technique and its place in Mexican history.
Format and customization
“The Colonial Curse” is one of our Mexican cooking classes 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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