Felice Friese wrote:

> But ... but... but ... if they're from the southwest, they can have tamales
> whenever they want! I don't know where you live, but wouldn't it be more of
> a treat for them to have some local specialty?

Several of us are "from" the southwest, but not living there now, so the
idea was to have some homemade comfort food to remind us of faraway
homes and families.

I've made tamales before, so this shouldn't be a big deal.


>
> When I entertain guests from the South, you can be sure I don't serve them
> fried chicken and grits!

I thought it was fried chicken and waffles.



Dawn