🇲🇽 Our Month of Remembrance 🇲🇽
¡Hola Amigos!
October is a very special month for every Mexican because we celebrate Día de Muertos, one of Mexico’s most beautiful and meaningful traditions. Despite its name, Day of the Dead is not about death at all, but about celebrating life, love and the beautiful memories that keep our loved ones that have parted alive in our hearts.
I love setting up my altar every year and making it very personal, with photographs and little memories of my dear family members and close friends who have passed away.
For me, it is a beautiful way to keep their memories alive. By sharing these tradition and stories with my son and daughter, I also give them the chance to get to know the generations that came before them and understand their roots and where they come from.
We remember the people we loved, the things they enjoyed and the stories they left behind. As long as we remember our loved ones, a little part of them will always be with us—and, of course, we celebrate with food!
DIA DE MUERTOS is a celebration of life, love and memories, and one of the Mexican traditions I hold especially close to my heart ❤️
Halloween? It’s a complete NO NO
*** Our shop is also open on the last Saturday of every month. October 31st it is! 9h00 to 13h00
Let us share with you our altar and we will have Day of the Death Breads for sale.
🫔 Recipes of the Month
This October, we are celebrating with two traditional Mexican favourites:
Pan de Muerto 💀
A soft, lightly sweet bread traditionally enjoyed during Día de Muertos. It is also often placed on the altar to remember and honour our loved ones.
Pan de Muerto Day of the Dead Bread
Tamales with Green Salsa 🫔
Nothing brings family together quite like making tamales! Our delicious green salsa tamales are made with Azteca Masa Harina and wrapped in Azteca Corn Husks before being steamed.
Someone prepares the masa, someone fills, someone folds—and before you know it, everyone is eagerly waiting for the first tamal!
Tamales with Chicken in Green Tomatillo Salsa
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🌶️ Stars of the Month
Masa Harina
The essential ingredient for making authentic Mexican tamales. Our Masa Harina is also perfect for homemade tortillas, gorditas and many other traditional Mexican dishes.
Corn Husks
You can’t make tamales without corn husks! Soak them until soft, fill them with your prepared masa and filling, fold and steam.
Together with our Masa Harina, they are everything you need to start making delicious homemade tamales.
Corn Husks – Tamal Wrapping (+- 20 husks per pkt
🎉 Kitchenware & Décor Spotlight
Ceramic Skulls 💀
A beautiful addition to your Día de Muertos altar, our ceramic skulls bring a colourful Mexican touch to your home.
The calavera is one of the most recognisable symbols of Día de Muertos and represents the celebration of life and family.
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🏪 Come Visit Us
And of course, if you want to bring a little more Mexico into your kitchen this October, come and visit us at the Azteca Factory Shop.
Opening hours Monday – Friday 9h00 – 16h00
(And on the last Saturday of the month 9h00 – 13h00
You’ll find our Masa Harina and Corn Husks for making homemade tamales, as well as plenty of other Mexican ingredients: tortillas, chiles, cooking essentials, kitchenware and décor.
Looking for something special for your Día de Muertos altar? Our ceramic skulls and decorative napkins will add a beautiful Mexican touch.
Not sure what you need or how to use it? Ask us! We are always happy to share our expert advice and help you cook authentic Mexican food at home.
…or shop online at www.azteca.co.za
Happy Cooking… or as we say in Mexico… ¡Buen Provecho! 🇲🇽
Gaby Agraz
Mexican Owner & Co-Founder
