Guatemalan tamales traditionally are wrapped in banana leaves, while Mexican tamales are commonly steamed in corn husks. Banana leaf-wrapped tamales are often sweeter and more moist than those ...

I had access to adult life. Art was an escape from it.” What she makes: Guatemalan tamales are cooked with banana or plantain leaves; the thesis show features Leon’s quilt made of leaves ...

chuchitos (Guatemalan tamales), and dobladas (a pastry similar to a chicken empanada), along with signature drinks like arroz con leche and atol. ”Our food is very colorful,” Alvarado says.