tamales

Guatemalan Tamales for Christmas

In Guatemala, Christmas is a family day; an occasion for strengthening the family bonds. Christmas is also a feast day full of …

Chepitos are the other kind of tamalitos de frijol I have had the opportunity to try in Guatemala. The difference between tayuyos …

There are two kinds of tamalitos de frijol that I have encountered in Guatemala: Tayuyos and Chepitos. Today I bring you tayuyos …

Here are the two main ingredients for chuchitos, the Guatemalan corn tamales wrapped in maize husks. Here I caught Jennifer, grand daughter, …

Our loyal and long-time reader Jessica Flores explained the differences on Facebook. Here are my quick and dirty translations on the fly: …

Among the most popular foods found for dinner in Christmas Eve and during Christmas are tamales colorados (red tamales), tamales negros (black …

The basket business could easily be another series about the ambulant food vendors who make a living selling all kinds food from …

Not a farol left over from last year’s posadas. Nor indeed a house of ill repute, except perhaps with regards to the …

A few Guatemalans living abroad asked for photos of tamales colorado (red) and negro (black) made especially for Christmas Eve and Christmas …