People who make homemade tamales, usually have a unique ritual, an improvisation, a tried-and-true rule, a tip from a sage ...

"These are likely the last tamales I will ever make," my aunt and godmother Vicky says as she hands me bags filled with four varieties. This may not be a heartfelt prediction: In fact, Tia Vicky has ...

For many High Desert families, tamales are a Christmas treat that goes back generations. The time involved in creating homemade tamales can pose a challenge when family groups get smaller, or ...

SAN ANTONIO – It’s the holiday season, and here in South Texas, one cultural tradition is all about tamales. This year, we’ve all felt the impact of inflation, so we wanted to know if higher grocery ...

It’s the season for tamales. First step: Get your masa from La Palma. Here is a video on how they make their masa. Want the latest on the Mission and San Francisco? Sign up for our free daily ...

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After nearly 12,000 votes were submitted, we have a winner and two runners up of the Top Tamale 2024 readers' choice contest.