the tamale factory

  • In the Aromas, the Ancestors are Present

    In the Aromas, the Ancestors are Present

    In the face of sudden loss, the family behind The Tamale Factory continues a tradition of handmade tamales handed down through generations. When her grandmother Mary died suddenly last March after suffering a bad fall, Elva Nùñez and her family were faced with a difficult decision. Should they keep going with their recently relaunched tamale…

  • The End Bit

    The End Bit

    The Sonoma County Food Action Plan aggregates opportunities for growth in our local food system into four action areas, or pillars, with multiple goals and subgoals under each. We’re highlighting the pillars here in no particular order.    Pillar 3: Healthy Eating • Increase equitable access to healthy, affordable, safe and culturally appropriate food and…