Maseca and Your Amiga Bloguera

by nibblesandfeasts on November 15, 2011

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One of my duties at the tender age of 8 was to walk down to the tortilleria (tortilla factory) and buy half a kilo of tortillas to accompany our dinner that week.

With my pocket full of loose pesos and my pristine white embroidered edge tortillero (tortilla holder) in hand, I patiently stood in line to place my order. The Buick-size tortilla maker screeched and pounded metal as it uniformly slid perfectly smooth masa circles across a conveyor belt and into the wide mouth of the oven spitting out massive flames.

The noise made it impossible to place my order without screaming at the braided woman behind counter. Trying not to be rude, I reluctantly shouted “medio kilo!” She nodded, tore off a large piece of butcher paper and walked back to the metal tortilla-making-monster.

The temperature in that factory was about 115 degrees but the aroma of the warm masa made the heat completely forgettable.

Wanting to see how the braided woman encountered the “metal tortilla monster” and gathered, stacked and wrapped my freshly made tortillas, I climbed on a pile of large Maseca sacks stacked next to the counter.

Over the sacks hung a salt shaker tied with a long piece of twine from the ceiling. I climbed down, wondered and stared at the salt shaker as the braided woman walked back to the counter. 

She smiled, grabbed a warm tortilla from a leftover pile on the counter, reached for the salt shaker and roughly sprinkled the tortilla with salt. She rolled the tortilla between the palms of her hand and handed it to me for my walk home.

I have many fond memories of Maseca throughout my life. This story is one of my favorites.

And now, I am extremely excited to announce that I am now a Maseca Amiga Bloguera. 

Along with fellow bloggers and Maseca aficionados, we will be sharing more stories, recipes, kitchen tips and great promotions such as “Raspa y Gana.”

In the meantime, visit Maseca’s new website, Facebook or Twitter pages and look around. If you want to follow the conversation on Twitter, search for the hash tag #clubmimaseca.


This is a sponsored post between Maseca and Latina bloggers Connect. All opinions are my own.


Otra vez…en español!

Una de mis tareas a la tierna edad de 8 años, fue caminar hasta la tortilleria y comprar medio kilo de tortillas para acompañar las cena de la semana.

Con el bolsillo lleno de pesos sueltos y mi tortillero bordado blanco en la mano, pacientemente tomaba fila para hacer mi compra.  La maquina de tortillas del tamaño de un carro Buick rechinaba y golpeaba el metal, ya que de manera uniforme deslizaba círculos de masa perfectamente a través de una cinta transportadora hacia la boca del horno que escupia llamas enormes.

El ruido hacia imposible de realizar mi pedido sin gritarle a la  mujer con largas trenzas detrás del mostrador. Tratando de no ser grosera, le grite “medio kilo!” Ella asintió con la cabeza, arrancó un pedazo grande de papel de estraza y regresó al  la monstruosidad de metal.

La temperatura en esa fábrica era de 115 grados, pero el aroma de la masa calientita hacia el calor completamente olvidable.

Ganas de ver cómo la mujer trenzada retaba el “monstruo de metal tortillero” me juntaba y envolvía mis tortillas recién hechas, me subí a un montón de grandes costales de Maseca apilados al lado del mostrador.

Sobre los costales, colgaba un salero atado con una pedazo largo de cuerda desde el techo. Me baje de los costales, y curiosamente me le quede viendo al salero.  Al regresar la mujer trenzada con mis tortillas, ella sonrió, tomó una tortilla caliente de una pila de restos en el mostrador, tomó el salero y sazono la tortilla con sal. Enrollo la tortilla entre sus palmas y gentilmente me la dio para disfrutarla durante la caminata a mi casa.

Tengo muchos buenos recuerdos de Maseca en mi vida. Esta historia es una de mis favoritas.

Y ahora, estoy muy emocionada de anunciar que ahora soy un Amiga Bloguera de Maseca. Junto con otras blogueras y aficionadas a Maseca, vamos a compartir más historias, recetas, consejos de cocina y grandes promociones como “Raspa y Gana”.



Mientras tanto, visite la página web nueva de Maseca, o las páginas de Facebook o Twitter. Si gusta unirse a nuestra conversación en Twitter, estaremos bajo la búsqueda #clubmimaseca.

Este es un post patrocinado entre Maseca y Latina Bloggers Connect. Todas las opiniones son mías.

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Presley's Pantry November 18, 2011 at 1:15 am

What a nice memory…. It feels super when people are good to you… so much so you have not only carried tortillas home but the braided lady's kindness has stood with you all these years.

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Winda Tiodang November 18, 2011 at 3:48 am

i am a new fashion blogger from indonesia living in singapore :) i really like your blog. i will really appreciate & it will be an honor to have u as my blog member.

and of course i will folback!:D also, u can mention me anytime on twitter @tiodang if you want me to check out your latest post & leave a comment ^^ ,please list me on twitter, so i will know u're my follower!! ;)

i've just recommend your post to google!u can check it! that's what u got if you keep in touch with my blog too!! hope u will do the same ^^
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Bren @ Flanboyant Eats™ November 18, 2011 at 6:13 am

Congrats on the blog gig! I'm finally learning to love tortillas the way so many of my friends do. I actually grew up eating them in different foods, but never as stand alone….but with a Mexican neighbor that eats at least 4 tortillas with every meal, it's almost inescapable!

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Platanos, Mangoes & me! November 18, 2011 at 6:18 am

I was just introduced to your blog. I cannot wait to go through all you rposts. Lovely story…we all have some from our youth….A new follower…
Norma

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www.JusticeJonesie.com November 18, 2011 at 8:08 am

What a great memory. I feel like I was right there with you, especially when she gave you the warm tortilla for your walk home.

While we were in Mexico this summer, the kids and I found ourselves right oustide one of these little stores. We watched the ladies make the tortillas, watched as people placed their orders. It was a fun experience. They were amazed. I now wish I would've taken pictures of the moment!

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Carrie at Tiki Tiki Blog! November 18, 2011 at 8:40 am

Love it!
I used to go buy the fresh Cuban bread at the little bakery down the street from my grandma's in New Jersey…I smell it all right now, thanks to your story.

Sweet.

y Congrats!

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Uchi November 18, 2011 at 9:34 am

Felicidades !!!! What a nice memory… un abrazoooooo

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Nancy Rose Eisman November 18, 2011 at 10:03 am

Lovely story Erika. I could feel the heat and smell the fragrant masa along with you. Can't wait for more of your Maseca stories.

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Leslie November 18, 2011 at 10:01 pm

Awww! I love this story. And I'm thankful that I still get to visit the tortilleria from time to time. :)

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MJ November 20, 2011 at 7:39 am

My childhood memories are very similar!! Thanks for sharing!

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Ruby November 22, 2011 at 7:17 pm

Felicidades! How exciting! I too have fond memories of picking up tortillas for my family. I still do when I visit Mexico. We are fortunate to have a tortilleria just 3 houses away now. Again, congrats amiga bloguera!

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Mi Maseca USA November 23, 2011 at 7:04 am

The smell in a tortilla factory is incredible, once you smell you will never forget it.
Also the tortilla has a lot of benefits for you.

http://mimaseca.com/es/propiedades-tortilla

Abrazos!

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rachel March 14, 2012 at 8:53 pm

Just stopping by! Love this story :)

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