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Strained “at the limit of human possibility” during the Christmas season, veteran ham sniffer Manuel Vega Domínguez whiffs 800 ham loins a day.

Strained “at the limit of human possibility” during the Christmas season, veteran ham sniffer Manuel Vega Domínguez whiffs 800 ham loins a day.

12.21.2021

by The Counter

Without preaching or pandering, Too Many Tamales celebrated our culture–and continues to make Mexican American children feel seen

Without preaching or pandering, Too Many Tamales celebrated our culture–and continues to make Mexican American children feel seen

12.21.2021

by Tina Vasquez

Your Christmas tree may bring joy—and insects

Your Christmas tree may bring joy—and insects

12.16.2021

by The Counter

Don’t mulch your Christmas tree, eat it instead

Don’t mulch your Christmas tree, eat it instead

12.30.2020

by The Counter + The Counter

Pandemic or not, it’s tamale season in Los Angeles

Pandemic or not, it’s tamale season in Los Angeles

12.24.2020

by The Counter

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