Info on tamales for the uninitiated:
Tamales
My grandma used to make tamales. She learned from Mexican women in her neighborhood. Making tamales is very time consuming, so I haven't learned to make them. Here's the day long process:
Make the Tamales
Tamales are a staple in Texas and you can find them in all grocery stores. I like beef, pork bean, and spinach tamales. I usually serve tamales with refried beans and chips with queso (cheese with hot peppers). Tamales are traditional for Christmas Eve.
Each geographic area has its own variety of tamales. The tamales in Texas are "Tex-Mex." You will become instantly popular if you can make tamales. If you can make tamales, I want to be your friend!