SC - RE: OOP Question about Tamales

[Nicholas Sasso]

Thanks mi'Lady :-)   ... I've never done tamales from a kit, but have done
most of my Mexican foods from kits until now.

<<<<<<<<<<<<<<The trick with me is learning to do Mexican the way that I like it, becauseI'm a wimp when it comes to seasoning... I can't tolerate anything really
Hot, so I have to make everything mild.  So I'm trying lots of different
blends of spices to find what works for us.  I appreciate your taking the
time to give us the info!  Thanks again.  
I remain, in service to Meridies,
Lady Celia des L'archier >>>>>>>>>>>>>>

You'll find many varieties of dried chilis in the latino markets.  Ancho, poblano, etc. They vary in heat perceived as well as flavor profile.  You can find information on the net,then go to the Farmers' Markets or latino grocerie to get them.  I have been quite pleased with the selections, though I haven't used as many yet as I wish to.  I will be blending my own chili powders eventually, but have not found a good base mixture to start from.  When I researsh that, then I can get some good blends together for various uses,

pacem et bonm,
niccolo difrancesco