Jen Zavala during her magistral session on how to make good Mexican tamales.
Jen Zavala during her magistral session on how to make good Mexican tamales. Photo: Samantha Laub / AL DÍA News

"The Tamales lady" rocked the kitchen at Independence Live

About 50 people gathered together at Independence Live to witness -and taste, of course!- the art of making the most delicious Mexican tamales in Philly,…

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A healthy tradition

Last Tuesday, July 11, Hispanic chef Jen Zavala demonstrated that Mexican food is more than tacos and enchiladas. With a masterful sample of how to make tamales - one of the ancient foods on the other side of the border - Zavala conquered the heart of the audience.

Here is a photographic memoir of the event Meet the Chefs Transforming Philadelphia’s Cuisine, co-sponsored by the Independence Blue Cross, which once again highlighted healthy and nutritious recipes from Latino chefs in Philadelphia.

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