“These are likely the last tamales I will ever make,” my aunt and godmother Vicky says as she hands me bags filled with four varieties. This may not be a heartfelt prediction: In fact, Tia Vicky has ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Claudia Alarcón covers food, drinks and travel in places near and far. Tamales are one of the most iconic foods of Mexico. These ...

Editor's note: This story was originally published in 2021. Tamales are difficult to make. It’s part of why they feel so special around the holidays. Each component takes time: prepping the red chile ...