I had planned on making tamales this week. Really, I had. I even bought the Maseca corn flour a while back. But my first cold of the season has me miserable. Add to that the fact that it’s that time of the month, and I’m a mess. Staring at this big sack of Maseca on […]
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Creating new traditions with Maseca
I don’t get down to Mexico often, but when I do, I always look forward to chowing down on my tía (aunt) Mary’s amazing tamales. Unwrapping the corn husk is like unwrapping a little present. The dough is light and fluffy, and the filling moist and delicious. The most popular being pork or chicken in […]
Close Even if Far Away – Twitter Party
I work hard to stay in touch with family throughout the year. With most of our close family members in Mexico (mine) and Bolivia or Argentina (my husband), it’s not an easy feat, but I know it’s especially meaningful during the holiday season, my favorite time of the year! I may be in a different […]
Tamales – with Maseca
I’ve eaten tamales from other countries, but the traditional Mexican tamales are my favorite by far! My aunt Marisela, from Monterrey, makes the BEST tamales. I’ve even brought some home with me on an airplane before. That’s how yummy they are. Preparing tamales is often reserved for special occasions because it usually turns into an […]
Celebrate Moms with Curious George
To me, May is all about celebrating moms! Mother’s Day is next Sunday, of course, but I also celebrate it on the 10th (Mexican Mother’s Day) and the 27th (Bolivian Mother’s Day). One of the perks of being part of a multicultural family! How do you celebrate Mother’s Day? Other than calling my mom, grandmas, […]
Eating healthier in 2011
As far as nutritional goals go, I think we’re well on our way to a happy and healthy 2011. The key is to make specific, attainable changes. These are a few of the behaviors my family is tackling this year: We’re eating more vegetables. I know ‘hiding’ veggies seems to be the in thing these […]
