I've been lucky enough to have been on Cristina's informal tour and I even believe I was "the friend" who discovered the mole taco vendor (although I think I would have called them quesadillas.) Maybe it wasn't even me. Who knows? The others in my group wanted pastries for breakfast and as much as I love almost everything Mexican, I don't really get too wowed by their pastries. And I prefer savory food to "comfort food" anyway. So I was wondering off and saw hot lard and the rest is history. I have photos here: http://www.ranchogordo.com/html/rg_news.htm#patz I added a few days in Guadalajara to make sure there was no chance of not gaining some pounds. Steve Rancho Gordo New World Specialty Food www.ranchogordo.com