However, Miguel Paz explained that her homemade tamales are a treat reserved for family and friends, as arthritis in her knees has made it too difficult for her to produce them for sale.

However, Hillsboro isn’t the only place you can find fresh and delicious tamales. “The demand for tamales is growing,” Miranda said. “People are embracing them. I see a lot more food ...

woman folding a fresh tamale - Thomas Barwick/Getty Images Originating in Latin America, tamales are one of the world's oldest recipes. And even though their corn husk homes make them the perfect ...