Since Christmas is coming up why not make some tamales. Makes: 12 to 17 INGREDIENTS: 1 to 1/2 cups of water (less water for sweeter tamales) 1 cinnamon stick 5 whole cloves 8 ounces piloncillo 1/2 pound lard 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 pound fresh ground masa (unprepared) for tamales 1/2 cup […]

Charlotte and I were at the “Riddle me Out” Escape Room . The room was “Alice in Wonderland” theme.  Charlotte was really scared because she couldn’t find the way out.  I was telling her to not be scared even though the tiger was blocking our escape.  Suddenly we hear a fire alarm but the door wouldn’t open. “We […]