We worked long into the night finishing the Piñatas and the tamales for the posada party. Our good friends Tom and Alfa came round, and helped us - then (finally - after getting a bit lost) Michaela arrived to lend a hand too. The 5 of us worked hard - mixing the dough, making the mole & salsa roja, constructing the tamales and finally getting them cooked. But even after everytone left, Jacqui and I stayed up, finishing the tamales and putting finishing touches to the Piñatas. While waiting for the tamales to finish, I also made several batches of Fairy Cakes (or cup cakes - same thing I reckon). Hard work, but absolutely worth it. Here's some photos of the preparation. I'll do another post after this one with some images from the posada proper. The Piñata; complete. Isn't it beautiful? Tom getting his hands messy - making the tamale goo (thanks tom!) Mole - delicious chocolate & chilli sauce. Goes in the tamale...
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