My love for chile rellenos knows no bounds and the dining gods have answered my wish for more diversity in relleno land with a quad squad of chile rellenos from visionary Chef Ivan Calderon of Taco Mesa and Taco Rosa fame. Chile Relleno Pie | a thousand times, Yes! To celebrate the start of the […]
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Tamales: A Mexican Christmas Tradition
Tamales – A Mexican Christmas Tradition If you live in southern California you know that tamales are a Christmas tradition, and being of Hispanic origin is not a prerequisite. During the holidays, homemade tamales are highly coveted; you’ll find families ordering tamales from Mexican restaurants (we ordered ours from Las Barcas, a local neighborhood family-owned […]
Tamales: Preserving Traditions Through Cooking
Tamales – a Mexican Christmas Tradition In southern California, with its widespread Latin cultural influences, tamales are a Christmas tradition, even for those of non-Hispanic origins. You’ll find families ordering tamales from Mexican restaurants (we ordered ours from Las Barcas, a local neighborhood family-owned restaurant) or from some other inside connection established through a friend […]