Tamale Nazi’s ? ?

[stephenkatsea]

What to know for the first Christmas under new ‘tamale law’ in Arizona

It’s the first Christmas under the new “tamale law,” which expanded what food can be legally sold after being made at home kitchens.

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I definitely Don’t like the sounds of this. I’ve never heard of anybody ever getting sick on the outstanding homemade tamales available around Christmas. Often made by MexAmerican Moms and Grandmas. Labels, registration etc etc etc. That’s NOT going to happen.

 

[Chili Palmer]

Here’s the tamale ingredients label:
Masa, lard, meat, spices.
Or Masa, lard, cheese, green chile, spices.
Cook’s name - Abuelita.

 

[propcheck]

Well, look at that California is not at the forefront of a stupid law.
Hey Arizona Neighbors come over to Cali where you can get your food prepped in a porta potty and it is all good.
Unless you own an established restaurant then they will rape you with fees,inspections and regulations

 

[farmo83]

My in laws gave my wife and I cooking lessons to a tamale making class years ago. I really didn't want to go but after going through the class I must say I learned a lot, mainly that I'm willing to pay someone to make tamales for me.

 

[Sportin' Wood]

I'm thankful that home kitchen products are regularly sold at our weekly farmers market back home. Some of the best bread, pies, cookies, jams, dried goods you name it, are commonly sold on FB marketplace, street corners, church, and community events. Our hutterite community has full on grocery stores out off the beaten path where you can get some of the best food.

However, you can't get a good taco to save your ass. Tamale's, forget about it, but maybe some frybread.

 

[J DUNN]

We have always had tamales on Christmas Eve. For many years a couple employees gave them to my Dad and then when I took over they gave them to me, knowing my Dad was eating with us and benefiting as well. The employees retired and I asked some of our installers where I could BUY some for Christmas Eve, this was 5 years ago.
They said they’d buy them and get me some. Exactly what I DIDNT want to happen, happened! These two guy’s wives have made us tamales for the last five years and delivered them hot to my house Christmas Eve. Today I told them this is the last year. I’m grateful big time for their respect and generosity but I really don’t want to put them out. I really doubt they’ll stop so I suggested next year they bring their wives and we make them at my house a few days before, they liked the idea.
Each year we give them some gifts in return.
I guess these simple acts really is the essence of what Christmas is all about.

Maybe we’re Tamale Christians instead of Tamale Nazis?

 

[Dog]

No taxes, no tamales for you...
There are safety concerns but who and where do you draw the line?

 

[Javajoe]

If I don’t know you and your living standard of cleanliness then I’m not eating anything you make. Restaurants are an exception of course. Lots of people out there that have cats walking their kitchen counters and just have bad hygiene. No pot lucks for me 🫢

 

[angiebaby]

I used to buy them through my students when I worked in Perris. It was great because someone else made them. Wish I had some right now to make some tamales w/chili con carne y huevos para el desayuno esta mañana de Navidad (with eggs this Christmas morning for you gringos).

Very sad to hear this new law, personally. I doubt it will be truly enforced. They'll take $$ from law-abiding folks and let the others just go on about their day.

 

[Gelcoater]

If I don’t know you and your living standard of cleanliness then I’m not eating anything you make. Restaurants are an exception of course. Lots of people out there that have cats walking their kitchen counters and just have bad hygiene. No pot lucks for me 🫢

There’s a guy that’s been selling tamales for years in the Food 4Less parking lot out of his minivan.
I’ve been tempted many times, but what you typed above has always kept me from getting some.

On one hand, they’re probably good as the guy has done it so long and at the same place. And if I get sick I can go back and ring his bell.
On the other hand... cat people are gross. so just Nope!!!

 

[Boatymcboatface]

I don’t know how people pull of the road to get that Fruta Fresca!!

They’re out there all day without bathrooms!

Where the hell do they go poopoo pee pee and then wash their hands!?!?!?

 

[coolchange]

I don’t know how people pull of the road to get that Fruta Fresca!!

They’re out there all day without bathrooms!

Where the hell do they go poopoo pee pee and then wash their hands!?!?!?

There a guy standing on a corner 5 miles east of nowhere on the way to el mirage. I stopped once, now I stop when I see him on the way to the races. Pretty good frutas on a hot evening with a little rum poured in there.
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[TPC]

I like the Trader Joes Enchilada sauce, nothing near as good out there.
Then warmed & over fresh made sweet corn Tamales' from a little no name / NES Mexican Bakery out here in Simi. (NES - Non English Speaking)