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Tamales

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by Master Baiter, Jul 29, 2009.

  1. Kam

    Kam Member

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    I say this to my Hispanic (Mexican) friends every December

    since no one has...

    Why do mexicans make tamales for christmas?
     
  2. Master Baiter

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    I bought chicken and spicy pork.
     
  3. rrj_gamz

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    mmm...i had some good ones at, of all places, Midas...they had a tamale guy come around and they were f'n great...they had a tamale sale at church last week...
     
  4. MoonDogg

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    I've experimented with everything from canola oil to crisco to lard. You can still get a pretty tasty tamale without the lard. I think I'm going back to the lard on the next batch though, Alton Brown recommends it.
     
  5. SwoLy-D

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    So we have something to unwrap. This joke is so old it could vote. :eek:
     
  6. Kam

    Kam Member

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    It's still funny.
     
  7. SwoLy-D

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    I never said it wasn't funny. :p
     
  8. Kam

    Kam Member

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    it's still funny
     
  9. SwoLy-D

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    I know. I know. But... I don't know if it is still funny. :eek:
     
  10. RedRedemption

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    I'm embarrassed to say that I have never eaten a tamale in my lifetime. :(

    What does it taste like? :p
     
  11. meh

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    If it's between RICH and famous, or regular Joe and obscure, I think I'd pick to be famous. And then just make sure I keep myself away from areas where the media and annoying fans are.

    But obviously, it's best to just be rich, influential, and still able to go out on the street with no one recognizing you.
     
  12. RedRedemption

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    Erm...
     
  13. Fatty FatBastard

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    Imagine stewed meat served with a soggy cornmeal.

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