Brand: United States Postal Service

With the release of the Delicioso Forever stamps, the U.S. Postal Service celebrated the influence of Central and South American, Mexican, and Caribbean foods and flavors on American cuisine. This booklet of 20 stamps featured six dishes from an array of Latin American culinary traditions that have found new life and variations in the United States.<BR><BR> The Delicioso stamps feature bright and playful illustrations of tamales, flan, sancocho, empanadas, chile relleno, and ceviche. The booklets include four of the tamales and flan designs and three of each of the other designs. The names of the six dishes appear in a festive font above each mouthwatering image. Each illustration was created by applying multiple layers of acrylic paint to textured boards, using sandpaper to reveal the hidden layers and give the designs a worn, vintage look.<BR><BR> As unique as the many cultures these dishes represent, every one of these foods vary in preparation and consumption based on who makes and eats them. While ingredients and cooking methods depend on location and availability, the feelings associated with a comforting meal transcend all boundaries and variations.

Features:

• The Delicioso stamps feature bright and playful illustrations of tamales, flan, sancocho, empanadas, chile relleno, and ceviche. The booklets include four of the tamales and flan designs and three of each of the other designs.
• Commemorates Latin American culinary traditions and how those traditions have impacted the food industry in the United States.
• The Delicioso stamps were issued as Forever stamps. Forever stamps are always equal in value to the current First-Class Mail one-ounce price.