Holy Mole

I’m quite sure I’m not the first to use that headline. But really, if you’ve ever made mole, then you know exactly what I’m talking about.

I finally made my first mole! And it was….extraordinary? Well, it was quite delicious, but I think I learned a few things from it.

I followed Lupe’s Mole Sauce from the Jimtown Store Cookbook (in Sonoma County) and it worked quite well. (you can find it here) NOTE: this is one of my favorite cookbook – I highly recommend it.
I had the day off and thought, “Well, what the hell, I’ve got the day off I might as well cook.” And I’ve been wanting to make this mole since August. Yikes. It’s about time, right?

So I made the mole all afternoon – it took about 4 1/2 hours – and then I brought it over to my friend Molly’s. She just had a baby so her sister and I made dinner for her and her fiance. Let me tell you…it was not as spicy as I had suspected. In fact, it was delicious and flavorful and … well … perfect.

And I have lots left over. Yay!