As my mother used to say “Food is the language of love.”
Whenever my mother cooks, she does it with joy and excitement. The kitchen is packed with flavors of different seasonings and more. On my 18th birthday, my mother made these delicious, savory Tex-Mex enchiladas. I’ve learned that these enchiladas are different from any other. It required time and delicacy, but it was simply an addiction. When the enchiladas were baked, the tortillas were crisp and the smells of the spices were mouth-watering. The sauce for the Tex-Mex enchiladas had a spicy taste that didn’t burn my tongue and …show more content…
Along with responsibilities, she created special memories with her family. When the holidays were arriving, they would gather around to make special meals for the celebrations and feast days. Making tamales are a culinary requirement, and the ritual of women gathering in the kitchen to make something cherished and eaten all throughout the holidays. My mother and her sisters would make the fillings and masa the day before. The following day, they would spread the masa on corn husks, fill and fold the tamales. Once all the tamales were assembled, they are steamed and finally eaten. Tamales are a magical thing and a particular taste memory. The process of making tamales is communicated across generations, encompassing the value of family, and nourishment. It’s the combination of a good time, the smells, and the wonderful taste that combines to create a wonderful memory that will last a lifetime. Tamales are traced back in the indigenous cultures of the Americas, and each culture and region has its own specialty and way of making them. This treat has an infinite number of flavors and combinations - From sweet to savory, mild to spicy, simple to complex and everything in between. Overall, Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas if it doesn’t have homemade