Posts Tagged ‘Days of the dead’

Oaxacan Tamales de Mole Amarillo

Written on 31 Oct, 2009 at 12:02 in Cooking, Oaxaca, Traditions & Culture |

Since pre-Hispanic times, tamales have been the number one festive food. Everywhere in Mexico tamales are fiesta food -- the equivalent of saying, "Let's party!"... (Continue reading)

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Days of the Dead Celebrations

Written on 11 Oct, 2009 at 2:18 in Special Days |

Jamie Gillis Remembered on the Days of the Dead celebrations Over the 23 years that Zarela Restaurant has been open, I have set up many Days of the Dead altars: my ex-husband , my father, my mother, my dear friend... (Continue reading)

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