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How to Make Mexican Tamales

I shied away from making tamales at home for the longest time, believing it was an undertaking so labor-intensive that it was only worth doing with the help of many, many extra hands. Turns out I was wrong—tamales, while requiring a small amount of assembly time, really aren't all that hard or time-consuming to make at all. After a few rounds of recipe testing, this version with three options for fillings will give you plenty of light, tender, airy, and incredibly flavor tamales…

13 Best Things To Order At A Mexican Restaurant, According To Nutritionists

A giant plate of cheese-smothered nachos topped off with sour cream, refried beans, enchilada sauce, and globs of guacamole is sexy, sure, but you may not feel so hot a few hours after eating it.

Eat Mexican and Still Lose Weight!

Restaurant Girl Danyelle Freeman reveals the best Mexican dishes to order when you're watching your waistline.

Discover Mexico's Little-Known Bread Culture

There’s pan dulce the food, and pan dulce the ritual.

11 Ways To Upgrade Your Tacos

Tacos are one of those foods that will never be boring. From Baja fish tacos to crispy carnita tacos, there so many ways to make and eat a taco that we c...

13 Dishes That Aren't Actually Mexican

So you're totally convinced that your dinner last night was an original Mexican recipe? Think again.

If You Truly Love Tacos, You Won't Mind Paying $25k For This One

Steps to finding your magical familiar

We hear the terms: witch’s familiar, magical familiar, spiritual familiar, which all relate to an animal who you are esoterically connected to, but what we need to understand is that your magical familiar, or whatever term you identify with, is an actual living animal.

Are you familiar with these 20 herbs that can be used as medicine?

We are more familiar with herbs when they are included in our culinary experience in restaurants we frequent or even at home. But years ago, these herbs were recognized by our ancestors as a solution for different ailments. (h/t ModernSurvivalOnline.com.)Thyme – This herb is recommended for re

Pick Objects In Every Color To Reveal What Type Of Witch You Are

3 Tips to Help You Get Familiar with Your New Hometown

3 Tips to Help You Get Familiar with Your New Hometown: Read about what's new on our blog now!

You Need This Mat To Keep Snow Off Your Doorstep

How To Nail Chic Knitwear According To The Street-Style Set

Author: Consumers Pick Familiar Over Original

Author Derek Thompson says consumers will usually pick options that are familiar to them.

What Animal Is Destined To Be Your Familiar?

Familiars: pets who serve as a guide or assistant to witches.

The Power of a Familiar Face

The mind is such a powerful thing. Realizing that you may not have complete control over your mind and memories is enough to breed many insecurities and fear. Lack of control in your own mind is a betrayal of sorts. It often leads to the fight or flight response when the person is around anything ... Read moreThe Power of a Familiar Face