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Tamales

A staple during Christmas, this traditional Mexican dish may take time to prepare, but is well worth the wait! Tamales are one of the many staples of our traditional diet. But unlike tortillas and salsa, they hold a special meaning, coming solely for celebrations, holidays and weddings.

“How do you eat tamales? Don’t eat the husk! This is a common mistake for tamal newbies. Simply unwrap, scoop out with a fork and enjoy with a spoonful of salsa on top!“

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Richie’s Tamales

Richie’s Tamale-of-the-Quarter is currently on hold. A HUGE thank you to everyone who has placed a tamale order with us over the last couple of years.

Due to overwhelming demand for Richie’s range of Cal-Mex goodies, we have had to temporarily pause Richie’s Tamale orders. Please bear with us while we refresh and re-set. Keep an eye on socials over coming months for updates to Richie’s Tamale orders. In the meantime, you can pick up our full range of fresh salsas and frozen burritos at your favourite stockist.

Richie’s Tamale-of-the-Quarter program was open for a limited period a few times a year. Different flavours every time (meat, vegetarian, vegan options). Delicious tamales were delivered safely to your door (10km radius) or you picked them up from Richie’s Salsa Kitchen in Preston!

Short History of Tamales

Hand-made tamales have been a significant part of Mexican life for thousands of years. They’ve been around much longer than tortillas. The origin of tamales can be traced all the way back to pre-Columbian Indigenous people of Mesoamerica.

The foundation of the tamal is masa or maize dough. It’s cushiony, soft and can be eaten alone or filled with vegetables, meat, or cheese. Many Indigenous tribes of Mesoamerica regarded maize as supremely sacred, believing that the Gods provided corn specifically to keep humans thriving.

Tamales are a tradition that brings families together on holidays and connects them to their ancestral roots. Many Mexican American families hold gatherings to make tamales as a clan. Because it’s a labor-intensive process, these gatherings give families the opportunity to talk, connect, and share an age-old tradition.

Great Tamale Incident of 1976

If you’ve eaten a tamale, or seen someone else eating a tamale, it may be obvious you remove the husk of a tamale before eating. It definitely wasn’t obvious to America’s 38th President Gerald Ford.

On the now infamous day of April 10, 1976 Ford was campaigning for re-election and found himself hungry and touring the Alamo in San Antonio Texas. Lucky for him there was a plate of tamales at the event. Ford made the fateful decision to eat the tamale husk and all, choking a little as he swallowed.

The incident was caught by the media and went viral so-to-speak, thus creating the Great Tamale Incident of 1976. Ford ended up losing his bid for president to Jimmy Carter. Some say the election was lost because of a tamale. Never underestimate the power of food.

Why Richie’s CAL-MEX FOODS?

Fresh and healthy flavours are key to the Mexican cuisine I grew up with in California. Made locally in Melbourne, my Cal-Mex style food is always handmade in small batches using fresh, real ingredients. Every product is sealed by hand, every package is made to be opened and devoured. Reap the benefits of delicious, mouth-watering goodness!

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The world has many exceptional, fantastic, delicio The world has many exceptional, fantastic, delicious types of food. Few are as perfect and versatile as burritos. 

For instance:
1. It is acceptable to eat a burrito for all 3 meals of the day. 
2. A burrito is perfect before or after exercise. 
3. A burrito is great before or after a night of too much drinking.
4. A burrito is good on dates or to eat solo. 
5. You can eat them standing up or sitting down. 
6. Burritos are perfect for camping, road trips and hikes.
7. The fundamental design of a burrito, a cylinder shape enclosing various fillings, is exceptional for its versatility. 

If you haven’t had a burrito recently, go ahead and treat yourself. 
My suggestion ... always keep a handful of Richie's burritos in your freezer! 

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One of the best independent local grocers around m One of the best independent local grocers around makes sure Richie's salsa is easy to find!
Our frozen burritos are also  close by. 👍

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A big thank you to Chloe and her amazing team at Newport! 

Find Richie's frozen  burritos at all Happy Apple locations - Newport, Ascot Vale, Seddon. 
Find fresh salsas at Newport & Seddon. 😁
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Richie’s Tamale-of-the-Quarter is currently on h Richie’s Tamale-of-the-Quarter is currently on hold.
A HUGE thank you to everyone who has ordered tamales over the last couple of years. 

Due to overwhelming demand for Richie’s range of Cal-Mex goodies, we have had to temporarily pause Richie’s Tamale orders. Please bear with us while we refresh and re-set. 

We'll announce updates to Richie’s Tamale orders over coming months. In the meantime, you can still pick up our full range of fresh salsas and frozen burritos at your favourite stockist. 
 
Best Wishes
Mary & Richie
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