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September 7, 2026

First tamale attempt, be kind

Two days of work, twenty four tamales, about six of which I would serve to another person. The rest are structurally sound and taste fine but look like they were assembled in the dark. Photo of the good six and one of the bad ones for honesty. The masa was too wet, which I knew at the time and pressed on anyway.

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September 7, 2026
Six good ones on a first attempt is a better ratio than I managed and I had my grandmother standing over me. She would have thrown the wet ones back in the bowl and made me start over, which is why I did not cook for two years afterwards.
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September 7, 2026
That is the most comforting thing anyone could have said. Going again next month with less water.