This Christmas Eve, my sisters and I will feast on tamales prepared by a Guatemalan immigrant who makes them for us in the suburbs of Washington, D.C.

Lopez, who is from Guatemala, began his Twig And Leaf journey as a part-time employee several years ago. He started working there full-time, eventually becoming the manager and kicking off the ...

Place the tamales along the edges, leaning on the sides of the pot and piling them 3 to 4 high. Cover the pot tightly and turn the heat to high.

Owner Marta Lopez Salazar, who also has a location on South Cesar Chavez Drive, said she's eager to bring Guatemalan cuisine to Milwaukee. Marta's Tamales will be open daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.