Each year Chef Alex and crew explore a new part of Mexican heritage, this year focusing on the Oaxacan region of Southwestern Mexico. Know as the âLand of the Seven Moles,â Oaxaca is blessed with an abundance of vegetables grown in the central valley; fish and shellfish from the southern coast and Isthmus regions; and a year-round supply of tropical fruit from the lush area bordering Veracruz. Weâll prepare a traditional Oaxacan meal using full flavored ingredients and share with you the history of the region.