tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post8134316186173373765..comments2024-03-15T23:39:29.134-08:00Comments on Scribbit | Motherhood in Alaska: Making TamalesScribbithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03178711182424809035noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-1147539541566347562009-10-31T19:47:55.296-08:002009-10-31T19:47:55.296-08:00I'd always heard they were time consuming too,...I'd always heard they were time consuming too, but then of course found out that those ladies made hundreds at a time.<br /><br />I have a dessert tamale recipe somewhere that I haven't made in years,but am inspired to dig out now.<br /><br />I'm back among the living and just popping in to say hello.threesidesofcrazyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03680623585443980958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-75599598989971707782009-10-28T12:48:24.385-08:002009-10-28T12:48:24.385-08:00Homemade tamales are the best. We have some dear ...Homemade tamales are the best. We have some dear friends who make them every New Years Eve. They are fun and so tasty!*https://www.blogger.com/profile/06484208765656281917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-17046279487846167392009-10-27T21:31:08.719-08:002009-10-27T21:31:08.719-08:00I'm in New Mexico, and for some reason I don&#...I'm in New Mexico, and for some reason I don't understand, people are just gaga for tamales at the holidays. I think they're kind of blah. I never understood the appeal!Robynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08867249469926856376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-24039119219794987572009-10-27T10:06:09.957-08:002009-10-27T10:06:09.957-08:00I've always wanted to try making tamales, than...I've always wanted to try making tamales, thanks so much for sharing this recipe! My husband just loves them so much, I think I may surprise him one of these days and make them for him.Alison Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08188887923707955975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-32886548870241474052009-10-27T09:51:46.057-08:002009-10-27T09:51:46.057-08:00This came at a perfect time. My mother and I have...This came at a perfect time. My mother and I have been wanting to try a Tamale recipe. It looks yummy.Jackie @ Liloluhttp://naturecanopy.typepad.com/lilolu/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-58192309948070720472009-10-27T07:16:19.803-08:002009-10-27T07:16:19.803-08:00Interesting -- I always thought tamales were hard ...Interesting -- I always thought tamales were hard to make, too!Oldfangledhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15179843595656199586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-61285962548399982222009-10-27T06:13:30.733-08:002009-10-27T06:13:30.733-08:00Michelle,
Finally a way to make what I love abou...Michelle, <br /><br />Finally a way to make what I love about Christmas! Homemade Tamales! We usually have a friend make them and she is so super busy during the holidays. Now I can give her a break!<br /><br />Love and Hugs ~ KatHeart2Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05240536955573366802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-29712034223802881942009-10-27T06:08:12.436-08:002009-10-27T06:08:12.436-08:00Sweet tamales are actually very popular in parts o...Sweet tamales are actually very popular in parts of Mexico.<br /><br />Here is one recipe.<br /><br />http://www.peoplesguide.com/1pages/chapts/food/recipe/main/tamales-taylor.htmlcd0103https://www.blogger.com/profile/12563013926048457564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-64088790385937618512009-10-27T06:05:43.088-08:002009-10-27T06:05:43.088-08:00I believe roasted are like ancho chilies, red and ...I believe roasted are like ancho chilies, red and bigger, but jalepenos are small and green and less potent because they're not fully ripe. But I'd have to Google it, I'm not chili expert.Scribbithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03178711182424809035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-15773466831279390772009-10-27T06:03:36.227-08:002009-10-27T06:03:36.227-08:00The reason you hear about them being so time-consu...The reason you hear about them being so time-consuming is because traditionally, when Mexican women make tamales, <i>they make tamales</i>. They make dozens and dozens and dozens of them. Meat ones, cheese ones, chile pepper ones, sweet corn ones, grape ones, pineapple ones, strawberry ones, you name it. (Okay, the sweet/fruit ones are primarily a Christmas/holiday tradition.) When you're making several varieties and making dozens of them, they take a long time.<br /><br />Thanks for the shortened single-meal proportions, though! I have a question on the second set of ingredients -- what's the difference between the roasted chiles and the jalapeƱo?Janellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10851454323588239492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-35662377507515140892009-10-27T05:59:15.867-08:002009-10-27T05:59:15.867-08:00I know how lard has that bad rep and while I certa...I know how lard has that bad rep and while I certainly wouldn't eat tons of it (or butter either for that matter) in many ways it makes me feel better than Crisco, which is all manufactured stuff. So I guess it's kind of a give and take--it needs fat so which do you use? For flavor it's lard every time but I suppose the key is not gorging on them, right?Scribbithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03178711182424809035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-49878761268944114772009-10-27T05:58:07.093-08:002009-10-27T05:58:07.093-08:00Thanks for posting this! I've always wanted t...Thanks for posting this! I've always wanted to try making tamales, but thought they would be too hard! Now I have no excuse not to give it a go.The Sourcehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01445281088837499229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-14053337167153753242009-10-27T04:48:59.934-08:002009-10-27T04:48:59.934-08:00You've made my most favorite thing to eat. Wh...You've made my most favorite thing to eat. When you live in Arizona, you learn to love 'em and find the places where they are the most wonderful. Like Safford, Arizona. When I was in CA for two years in 2005-2007 (okay 18 months...it just seemed two years :) a South American woman made me some Columbian tamales. They were very different from what I was used to, but very very tasty. She gave me many to take home and I ate every single one.RoeHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00131723337404316867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-14335925331909019232009-10-27T03:58:03.074-08:002009-10-27T03:58:03.074-08:00I am glad you people up north are enjoying tamales...I am glad you people up north are enjoying tamales. We eat them wrapped in banana leaves in Honduras, and it's a MUST for Christmas.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05913240698925025195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-20256312553471965922009-10-27T03:24:48.703-08:002009-10-27T03:24:48.703-08:00Okay, last one, I promise, sorry. When you steam ...Okay, last one, I promise, sorry. When you steam them, do you just pile them all on top of another, or do you have to do them in batches? Thanks. I'm looking forward to trying these.Mom24https://www.blogger.com/profile/00061152728345287775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-79170109449661828592009-10-27T03:24:47.958-08:002009-10-27T03:24:47.958-08:00Was just looking over your post when I noticed you...Was just looking over your post when I noticed you mentioned sweet tamales. A coworker of mine used to bring in sweet tamales that had raisons, cinnamon and nuts in the filling. She was originally from Mexico and said that was how the tamales were made where she grew up. You could probably find recipes with a quick google search.Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12110115324050851439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-36526246750686489382009-10-27T03:22:57.587-08:002009-10-27T03:22:57.587-08:00Do you really use lard? I can't imagine, yet ...Do you really use lard? I can't imagine, yet from what I've read, that should contribute the best flavor. Also, 2 cups of lard/shortening? I'm no health nut, but that is a little off-putting. : )Mom24https://www.blogger.com/profile/00061152728345287775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-31441829312991463622009-10-27T03:21:11.156-08:002009-10-27T03:21:11.156-08:00They've always intimidated the heck out of me,...They've always intimidated the heck out of me, and frankly after reading this, they still do. ;-) I trust you though, so I've bookmarked these and am vowing to give them a try.Mom24https://www.blogger.com/profile/00061152728345287775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-24740102189407687532009-10-27T03:20:21.314-08:002009-10-27T03:20:21.314-08:00They are time consuming when you make enormous num...They are time consuming when you make enormous numbers of tamales for Christmas (tamales for Christmas is a south Texas tradition). The work is made easier by having a tamale party where every pitches in with the work. The last tamale party I went to we made 120 DOZEN tamales to e split between 6 households. Took a while and several pitchers of margaritas to get all those done but Oh were they good!Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12110115324050851439noreply@blogger.com