I have to admit, the first time I ate tamales, I didn’t care for them much. The flavor was pretty good, but they had the consistency of dense, boiled dough. The way they were wrapped seemed a mystery.

For many families, tamaladas parties and sharing tamales for Christmas is a beloved tradition. For those making them, its a ...

Cheese tamales, pork tamales with red sauce and (not shown), green chicken or sweet pineapple and raisin tamales are $4.15 for one, $14.75 for a half-dozen or $19.75 for a dozen. El Sombrero 807 S.

Beyond being a traditional Mexican dish, tamales represent a cultural emblem full of history, unity and tradition.

For most people, the holiday season is inextricably linked to food — the baking of family favorites, dozens of cookies, planning a meal that has almost as much traditional resonance as Thanksgiving.

The 25th Annual Indio International Tamale Festival this Saturday, December 3rd from 10a-6p and Sunday, December 4th from 10a-5p draws the best tamale makers in the world. These men and women converge ...