Tag: sesame seeds
The Art of Mole Rojo
Brian demonstrated his art of mole rojo (red mole) for my family last week when we were in Maryland. He had only first shared his gift for making the traditional Mexican sauce with me for the first time about a year ago! I had never known Mexican cuisine to be like the rich sauce he […]
Mad About Mole!
In Chicago, Illinois, Rick Bayless’s restaurants Frontera Grill and Topolobampo serve the highest quality authentic Mexican food in the United States and have long been supporters of sustainability and local agriculture. I had the pleasure of working at these restaurants (they share a single kitchen), during my externship at CIA. My job during the six months […]