Photo by Salvador Espinoza
A moistened corn husk spread with masa and topped with cheese and other ingredients before steaming.
Photo by Salvador Espinoza
Oaxaca cheese for the tamales is hand-shredded.
Photo by Salvador Espinoza
Chef Omar Bravo at work making tamales.
Photo by Salvador Espinoza
Fresh ingredients, and skilled hands.
Photo by Salvador Espinoza
Tamale-making is a joyous family affair at author Julie Schweitert Collazo and husband Francisco Collazo’s apartment.
