Hello and welcome to my page. My name is Kathy Hanshaw and I make handmade tamales for sale! My entire kitchen in 100% gluten-free and most every item is dairy free. My main location starting January 30th, 2024 from here forward will only be Kitchener Farmers Market. I am located in the upper level "The Food Hall." My location is my production facility where all products are created. From Tuesday through Friday 8-3pm I carry my basic tamale menu : rotating tamales will always include 2 mild tamale options (chicken or beef/pork and Vegan black bean and 1 spicy variety of meat). In addition we make corn tortillas for tacos and I carry crunchy tostadas too. Saturdays in addition to my meat and vegan tamales I will also have
Chicken Tortilla Soup (Oct-May), Chicken Enchiladas in green sauce, and as we approach fresh corn season Mexican Corn Salad (from June-mid Sept). We also carry an extensive line of Jarritos Mexican Drinks, Gluten-Free Corn Flour, Corn Husks, & Masa Spreaders and Valentina Hot Sauce. Currently on offer(availability varies. ) If you are coming from far away- Bring a cooler and place order ahead of time to avoid disappointment- we do sell out of top sellers quickly. Beef and Pork - Mild or Spicy
Veggie & Black Bean - Mild or Spicy
Roast Chicken Mild
Pulled Pork Mild
Chicken Chipolte (medium spicyness)
Shrimp Fajita Mild
3 Veg SPEZ Mild
Curry Corn Coconut Mild
Bean Muenster Mild
POC (medium)
Beef Brisket Mild
Check my recent posts to see what is available and cost. For information on The Tamale Girl catering your next function please contact my email address. I can cater for up to 100 people. The tamale has been around since 5000 BC and is a favorite food from Mexico and South America. Thankfully this Hispanic secret is now shared with the world. Tamales are a food enjoyed by people of all cultures and for all seasons. For those unfamiliar with tamales: imagine the size of a small spring roll, now take a corn husk {no worries, you don't eat the husk}; spread it with masa {corn flour} and various fillings and then steam it to perfection! Unwrap your pretty tamale from the husk and enjoy with salsa, a slice of avocado or alone with a little sea salt. My tamales are naturally gluten free, lactose free, dairy free and I use no leavening agents {like eggs, baking powder or baking soda}. I use 100% vegetable shortening. Tamales are also eco-friendly, feel free to compost your empty husk once you have savored your tamale. Tamales are sold frozen and can be stored for up to 4 months in the freezer. Cooking direction:
In microwave : wrap tamale in paper towel or wax paper and set on med-high for 1 1/2 mins (microwave times may vary). On stove top: use a vegetable steam basket and steam your tamales from frozen for about 30 minutes. On the bbq: thaw tamales completely and cover in foil paper with teaspoon of water. Turn twice for 10 minutes on 350 degrees. Being from Texas I learned to make tamales as part of family tradition. I absolutely enjoy sharing this delicious and unique food with everyone I meet. Nothing says handmade goodness like tamales!
