Many Bay Area families with roots in Latin America serve tamales as part of their holiday spreads. The dish is labor-intensive so the tradition is typically for folks to gather and make enough to feed large groups. But for those who sell tamales this time of year ongoing economic pressures are taking a toll. KQED’s Blanca Torres has more.

 

Many Bay Area families with roots in Latin America serve tamales as part of their holiday spreads. The dish is labor-intensive so the tradition is typically for folks to gather and make enough to feed large groups. But for those who sell tamales this time of year ongoing economic pressures are taking a toll. KQED&rsquo;s Blanca Torres has more.
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KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.

KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.

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