Allen wrote: I also sent him a half gallon of salsa that we made. He sent us some homemade tamales. Whoo, to die for!! I got me a connection here! Allen - I am pea green. *NOTHING* is better than a REAL homemade tamale. *NOTHING*. In some ways I think they are the edible I miss most not living in Texas. Considering how dearly I love Ken Hall's brisket and ribs (Fredericksburg), this is saying a lot. Catharine