Five steps for a successful tamalada

I adore tamales; they remind me of the holidays and various special occasions. When I smell them, I get a warm, fuzzy feeling inside that is hard to explain. No other food gives me the same exact feeling, actually. There were tamales at my wedding shower in Mexico (called a despedida). There have always been [...]

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Sin maíz no hay país: tortillas and tradition with Maseca

¡Hola a todos y feliz fin de semana! If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably hear the phrase “sin maíz no hay país” about a million times in your lifetime, and probably even taught it to others when explaining Mexican cuisine. Literally, it means “without corn, there is no country.” As one of the basic [...]

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