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Tamalada-soldier

Teacher makes 500 tamales for soldiers in Germany and Afghanistan

Veronica Gonzalez-Smith’s daughter hummed along to the Christmas music in the background while she spread the masa, or corn dough, over a warm yellow corn … Read More

The posadas are symbolic of the nine months that Mary carried Jesus in her womb; they always start on December 16th and end on December 24th.

Resources for celebrating Las Posadas with your child

This Sunday, the nine-day celebration of Las Posadas begins. Originally from Spain, this tradition is now most commonly practiced in Mexico, Guatemala, and the … Read More

Creamy, rich bread pudding is made Latin (and extra decadent!) with the use of sweet cajeta.

Chef Sandra Gutierrez on the ultimate Thanksgiving dessert: cajeta bread pudding

There’s very little that brings people together like a luscious, show-stopping dessert and if there’s one thing that American and Latino cultures share, … Read More

Clementina Llanes transforms humble Mexican dishes into exquisite fare on her blog, A Little Cup of Mexican Hot Chocolate. Shown here are beautiful, handmade tamales.

Food blogs we love: A Little Cup of Mexican Hot Chocolate

Who's blogging: My name is Clementina Llanes.  I never thought in a million years that I would become a blogger, much less a Mexican food crusader of sorts, a … Read More