GARYC24 3 #1 May 4, 2006 Tamales come in all shapes, sizes, and ingredients, whether wrapped in corn husks, banana or avocado leaves; filled with red and green chiles, pork, beef, cheese or vegetables; steamed, grilled, oven-roasted, fire-roasted, toasted, fried, or boiled warm. Traditionally eaten during holidays or festivals, the history of the tamal is rooted in the rich culture of Latin America. Tamales date back to Pre-Columbian history, circa 5000 B.C. During this period, the warring Aztec, Mayan, and Inca tribes would bring women to the battlefield in order to prepare meals for the warriors. Since food preparation was time consuming, the women needed a food source that was filling, long lasting, and mobile. They invented the tamal because, despite its intensive preparation time, the women could plan out the necessary amount of food needed before leaving for battle. Historians are uncertain which tribe first began making tamales, but the idea spread quickly and soon all the tribes had tamales as a part of their food staple. The wide distribution of the tamal dish accounts for the variety of tamales found today, for each recipe tends to have its own regional, cultural, and personal individuality. The distribution also led to new innovations in tamal-making. For example, around 1200-1500 B.C., nixtamalization, which was the processing of field corn and wood ashes to make the corn easier to grind and more digestible, became a popular method of making masa (corn dough). After the wars, the next historical record of tamales is from the Aztec civilization, who called the dish tamalli. Before the first arrival of the Spanish Conquistadors, the tamal had a religious connotation; tamales were a form of communion with the gods. During ceremonies, priests would offer tamales to the heavens. For festivals, idols made of tamales were placed on poles as a gift to the gods. Later, a man would climb the pole and throw the tamales down to the crowd. Once the Spanish arrived, however, the tamal became a traditional dish eaten at Christmas and Easter. Today, tamales continue to have a significant meaning in Latino culture. Despite the fact that one can buy prepackaged corn husks soaked in water and masa, many cooks prefer to make their tamales from scratch. Because of this, women still spend days bonding together as they prepare loads upon loads of tamales for a special occasion or important event. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #2 May 4, 2006 What does this have to do with stripper poles, Skymama, and a pcareer in pornagraphy?I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yardhippie 0 #3 May 4, 2006 thats a lot of stuff... I just go to Nuevo Laredo, home of the best tamales I have ever eaten, and the best margaritas.Goddam dirty hippies piss me off! ~GFD "What do I get for closing your rig?" ~ me "Anything you want." ~ female skydiver Mohoso Rodriguez #865 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yardhippie 0 #4 May 4, 2006 QuoteWhat does this have to do with stripper poles, Skymama, and a pcareer in pornagraphy? its all hot stuff. Goddam dirty hippies piss me off! ~GFD "What do I get for closing your rig?" ~ me "Anything you want." ~ female skydiver Mohoso Rodriguez #865 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #5 May 4, 2006 QuoteQuoteWhat does this have to do with stripper poles, Skymama, and a pcareer in pornagraphy? its all hot stuff. Not as hot as the green Tamales that the little Mexican lady we get our tamales from makes for the christmas season - I guarantee that they will kep you warm at a football game sitting on aluminum bleachers in your shorts.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thegreekone 0 #6 May 4, 2006 Quote- I guarantee that they will kep you warm at a football game sitting on aluminum bleachers in your shorts. That is quite an endorsement. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yardhippie 0 #7 May 4, 2006 sorry for the hijack... but are they hotter than skymama in a pair of assless leather chaps holding a paddle? Goddam dirty hippies piss me off! ~GFD "What do I get for closing your rig?" ~ me "Anything you want." ~ female skydiver Mohoso Rodriguez #865 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #8 May 4, 2006 The best tamales, are 'hog-head' tamales! There's an ol' boy who goes door to door in our neighborhood, each year around Christmas. He and his wife make them. They've put one son through Texas Tech that way. Damn good tamales! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #9 May 4, 2006 Quotesorry for the hijack... but are they hotter than skymama in a pair of assless leather chaps holding a paddle? Tough call - I'm going with Skymamma on this one - but only bcause of the assless chaps.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #10 May 4, 2006 Quotebut are they hotter than skymama in a pair of assless leather chaps holding a paddle? How do I keep ending up in these threads? She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #11 May 4, 2006 QuoteQuotebut are they hotter than skymama in a pair of assless leather chaps holding a paddle? How do I keep ending up in these threads? Waddn't me this time. I didn't dissuade from it - but i didn't start it.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #12 May 4, 2006 Yes, it was! Look at the second post!She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #13 May 4, 2006 QuoteYes, it was! Look at the second post! waddn't me.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yardhippie 0 #14 May 4, 2006 QuoteQuotebut are they hotter than skymama in a pair of assless leather chaps holding a paddle? How do I keep ending up in these threads? I blame my utter boredom, need for beer and Turtle. its all his fault. Goddam dirty hippies piss me off! ~GFD "What do I get for closing your rig?" ~ me "Anything you want." ~ female skydiver Mohoso Rodriguez #865 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #15 May 4, 2006 QuoteQuoteQuotebut are they hotter than skymama in a pair of assless leather chaps holding a paddle? How do I keep ending up in these threads? I blame my utter boredom, need for beer and Turtle. its all his fault. Waddn't me.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yardhippie 0 #16 May 4, 2006 Of course its you! see your in denial about it already!Goddam dirty hippies piss me off! ~GFD "What do I get for closing your rig?" ~ me "Anything you want." ~ female skydiver Mohoso Rodriguez #865 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #17 May 4, 2006 QuoteOf course its you! see your in denial about it already! Would be - could be - should have BEEN - but waddn't me.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buried 0 #18 May 4, 2006 QuoteQuotebut are they hotter than skymama in a pair of assless leather chaps holding a paddle? How do I keep ending up in these threads? not my fault! Where is my fizzy-lifting drink? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut 0 #19 May 4, 2006 i had a friend once that had never had a tamale and didn't know you were suposed to take it out of the husk... he started to eat the husk and then found out after it was pointed out to him.... ______________________________________ "i have no reader's digest version" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
