Tamales are one of the oldest foods prepared and consumed in the Americas, with representations dating back to around 200 B.C. in the Mayan area of Mexico and Guatemala. As such, they are an important ...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Christina Chavarria had already prepared almost 200 tamales, but she was back at Amapola Market in Southern California early Tuesday morning for more masa. The dough made from ...

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DOWNEY, Calif. (KABC) -- It's that time of year when many Latino families are loading up on a golden item: masa dough for tamales. Many customers are turning to a popular Los Angeles grocery chain, ...