Tamales are a Christmas tradition around these parts; we couldn't imagine a holiday celebration without a pile of them stacked on the kitchen table.
However, that tradition is being threatened this year, thanks to our ol' pal inflation.
Sarah Huerta's family owns Huertas Tamales in Corpus Christi.
She told KRIS TV, "We're so dedicated to making these tamales for everybody because we know everybody is counting on us every year.
Huertas says all the ingredients to make tamales have gotten so expensive with inflation, but they try their best to keep prices manageable for their clients because they know how hard it can be during these times.
"I used to pay $8 for corn flour, now we pay 12 dollars up to 20 dollars for the 50-pound corn flour," she said."
"Everything is really expensive but we are trying to help our clients, most of our clients are older."
The cost of meat has also risen.
"The meat was $1 a pound and now it is at up to $2.49 a pound, the meat, from one dollar to $2.49 a pound. Can you believe it?" she expressed.
While it is not easy with the increasing prices, Maria has not increased her prices much, and stills sells a dozen tamales for about $12.50.
"We are trying to stay as affordable as possible," she explained.
Huertas still holds hope that prices will decrease once again, but through it all she will remain committed to her customers, and promises the rising prices will not affect her in any way and she will continue to make tamales.
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