Author(s): Caroline McAlister,Stefan Czernecki
Format: Hardback
No. of Pages: 29
Publisher: August House Publishers
Language: English
Date Published: 2007-12-01
Dimensions: 218.4 x 281.9 x 12.7mm
Publication City/Country: Little Rock, United States
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Illustrations: Illustrations, unspecified

Sometimes the most unintentional mistakes yield some magical results! Carlos is working in the kitchen of the Mexican monastery when the cook enters the room in a panic. The Spanish Viceroy is on his way for a surprise visit and will arrive by noon, expecting dinner. What will the brothers feed this important ambassador to the king? Carlos tries to stay out of the way as lunch is hastily prepared, but his curiosity gets the best of him. His eagerness results in a moment of crisis, followed by what the brothers can only assume is a miracle. This story, inspired by the Mexican folk tradition, explains the origins of mole, the popular national dish that combines chocolate with turkey, spices, and nuts. Stefan Czernecki's amusing, angular illustrations capture the chaos in the kitchen as well as the folk tradition behind the tale.