Pre-made, hand rolled tamales and ingredients for at-home holiday “Tamalda” feast showcased

MODESTO, Calif. – December 06, 2022 — Save Mart and FoodMaxx stores throughout the Central Valley are providing solutions for shoppers’ holiday gatherings and entertaining occasions as well as for their unique and everyday needs.

Save Mart and FoodMaxx stores are featuring a popular Christmas tradition enjoyed throughout California and in many Latin American homes across the country. Pre-made, hand rolled tamales are available in Save Mart stores as dozens or singles. For shoppers planning a tamale-making “tamalda” feast at home, ingredients are available at special Tamales Central stations inside both FoodMaxx and Save Mart stores. Tamale recipes are available online at Save Mart Holiday Recipes.

“We are proud to serve our communities by taking the stress out of the holidays, and provide our shoppers with delicious, convenient, and affordable quality food and beverage offerings,” said Donovan Ford, senior vice president, store operations for The Save Mart Companies. “We are thrilled to offer Tamales and a whole host of meal solutions for every type of gathering from holiday entertaining to World Cup and college football bowl-watch parties.”

Along with FoodMaxx’s unbeatable “Wall of Value,” offering the best deals in town on grocery essentials, FoodMaxx stores are offering seasonal products including farm fresh Christmas trees and wreaths, and a Tamales Central station featuring products and ingredients for “do-it- yourself” tamales.

Save Mart holiday meal solutions include:

  • Holiday turkey, ham, rib roast or tri-tip dinners for any size gathering
  • Holiday dinners, plus side dishes and meals for two
  • Pre-made, hand rolled Tamales
  • Beef Rib Roast Recipes
  • Shrimp cocktail rings and bowls
  • Holiday specialty cakes, pies, cookies, cupcakes
  • Holiday entertaining
  • Catering services
  • Specialty cheese and charcuterie trays
  • Festive cut fruit trays
  • Seasonal flavored ice creams, coffee creamers and egg nogs
  • Wine, spirits, craft beers and a variety of non-alcoholic beverages
  • Abundant floral offerings including Christmas trees, wreaths, colorful center pieces, and seasonal plants
  • Gifts for all occasions including wine and liquor gift packs, craft beer and gift cards
  • And gingerbread house kits – fun for kids of all ages