"Wayne Boatwright" > wrote in message
9.44...

> I really love home made tamales. I've made them a few times, but
> they're a PITA to make, especially if you're making them by yourself.
> The sister of a former co-worker who came here from Chihuahua, Mexico
> makes dozens of them, along with her other sisters. I buy a dozen or
> so at a time and they're the best I've ever eaten. We and they live in
> Phoenix, but when I lived in Cleveland I also had a good source for
> home made tamales.

I've only made cup tamales as I have no steamer nor place to store it.
They're okay but not the same. I'd rather make pupusas. Much easier and
quicker, but still not the same.

For a time I could get some good black bean ones from the Texas Tamale
company at Central Market but I don't think they carry them any more. I did
get a shipment from the company one Christmas. They were pricey and I
disliked whatever the sauce was that they said to put on top. I think they
referred to it as chili but it wasn't good for me. The sauce might be
considered Tex Mex.

The only time I've tried tamales in restaurants here, they were no good.
Like really old or something. Dried out. Albertsons used to make some good
ones but haven't seen them for years. Have been tempted to try what they
sell at Winco but it's such a huge package. Husband doesn't like them at
all. Angela only likes the chicken ones and I don't like chicken, so... Wah.