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Love and Masa: 45 Years of One Family’s Tamalada

Using their grandmother’s recipe—and a ranking system—the Ruiz women have gathered since 1972 to make tamales and strengthen ties.

By Kathy Blackwell

Kathy Blackwell

Kathy Blackwell is an executive editor at Texas Monthly. She oversees the magazine’s travel and style sections.

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