Ana Maynez, left, gives me a quick lesson in how to assemble a tasty tamale. (Courtesy photo) At long last, on Friday night, I attended my first tamale-making party. Ever since my daughter Elizabeth ...

In Mexico and Central America, and for many Mexican American families, Christmastime means tamale time. From the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Dec. 12 through Three Kings’ Day on Jan. 6, tamales ...

In Florinda Miguel Paz’s Hillsboro home, hours of prepwork have culminated in six stainless steel pots and bowls of fresh ingredients scattered over the floral tablecloth in her kitchen. Miguel Paz ...

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With a few tips for success, making tamales with a group can be a fun way to kick off the holiday season Over the years, I have invited countless friends into my home for tamaladas (tamal-making ...