Why tamales are a Christmas staple in Latino households

Texpats, Rejoice! These Tamales Will Get to Your Door by Christmas.

Every holiday season, Texans’ favorite gift wrap is a steamy corn husk. A chill is in the air and a craving for masa-wrapped treasures suddenly surfaces. Tamales are historically synonymous with Christmastime, but those who’ve left the state for less delicious pastures have a harder time indulging in the tradition.Many Tex-Mex restaurants around the state—and plenty of industrious online-only operations—are gearing up for their busy season, and …

Why tamales are a Christmas staple in Latino households

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.

Find tamales like mom’s at Ybarra’s Cake Shop & Bakery in Weslaco

WESLACO — It’s a rare chilly Saturday morning, in the low 50s, in Weslaco. You would think people want to stay inside in the warmth, but what would make it better is some steaming tamales and warm pastries. Whether it’s the special circumstance, or like this every Saturday morning, Ybarra’s Cake Shop & Bakery is bustling with people in the parking lot and even inside with a line from the door to the counter, all wanting to get their famed tamale…

How Did Tamales Become a Christmas Tradition?

It’s tamale time. This Mexican comfort food has a long history and is an essential part of every major holiday, particularly Christmas. It’s also the perfect