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December 29, 2002
Changes in the "Recipe"
So the tamales are made and true to the tradition they are like gold in my family. They still don't taste exactly like my grandmother's but they are a brilliant start on the path. I would put my first time tamales against anybody else's first time tamales any day...even my grandmother's or a certain cocky Polish Dutch person who thinks he can compete. The news of our tamale adventure didn't take long to get around my father's clan. That night, while partying at Billy Bob's with Tex in the City, I got a call from my Uncle Richard congratulating us on our accomplishment. He lives in California. My Aunt Helen was so proud of us. She was worried that the tamale tradition would end with her as none of the other cousins had really showed an interest in learning the whole process. No need to worry now, Tia. I now feel like I could make them with anybody.
I did make some alterations and changes in the process. Every cook has her own way. We watched Moulin Rouge on my brother's 57 inch television while rolling. My grandmother would have never done that. Also, instead of ugly and embarassing hairnets which was a must in my Grandmother's tamale-making kitchen, I opted for a much cooler and still effective bandana look. Red and Blue. We looked like real vatos. The word on the street is that tamales are really good. I am so glad. Next year, they will be even better.
Posted by mermu at December 29, 2002 11:40 AM
Comments
Did you set aside any for your poor cousin who doesn't have any Lucio blood?
Posted by: Elizabeth (cousin) at December 30, 2002 03:19 PM
I can't wait to try them! Last year's were so delicious. Did you make extra for the epiphany party again? I hope so!
Posted by: Kambri at December 30, 2002 02:57 PM
I just had them and I am so proud. No need to be humble, they taste delish!
Posted by: Mermu at December 29, 2002 06:36 PM
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