Table Talk: When your tradition is tamales — or oysters, shrimp etouffe or beef fondue
The author’s family always has tamales as part of Christmas, whether it’s on Christmas Eve, Christmas morning or Christmas dinner. (Lunamarina)
Mary Cashiola
Mary Cashiola is a Memphian with more than 10 years of experience in local journalism. She is also a non-runner who runs, a former ad agency copywriter, a practicing home cook and an aspiring efficiency expert.
A brief encounter with law enforcement helps create a new holiday tradition for the author.
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