Though tamales can be eaten anytime of the year, they are tradtionally made around Christmas and New Years These pictures were all taken at Smiely and Movita Pedroza's house, Dec. 22, 2007 Our kids decided it was time they learn so the tradition carries on. Daniel is mixing the masa while Movita is preparing the corn husk Tamales can be made with a variety of fillings. Pork meat is the traditional filling, beef and chicken are also used. Smiley and Movita also make a veggie and cheese tamale. Once the meat tamales are filled, they are put in the pot to steam Then it is time to make the sweet tamales The same basic masa is used. Sweet ingredients are added that make this a great desert or breakfast tamale. Renee went to observe and take pictures for a short while and baby Eddie was at home with his daddy. Making tamales is a work of heart. It takes time to make them and time together is well worth the time put it. I would like to experiment and try some turkey tamales with sweet potatoes. ~ Home~ Christmas Index~ Recipes~ Tamale Site~ Mexigrocer~ Graphics from: MnM Designs and Graphics Cupboard Scripts by Dynamic Drive Contents & Graphics Copyright Our Family4Him 2000-2008 and the graphic artist listed. Please do not take. Thank you for respecting our rights.