Fresh Corn Tortillas — 5 inch, 36 pack (Pochitos Tortilla Factory)

Corn tortillas made from fresh masa at Pochitos Tortilla Factory in north Denver. The Luna family has been making tortillas by hand since 1997, the same way they always have — from scratch, no preservatives, nothing added.

Fresh masa corn tortillas have an earthiness and a texture that the shelf-stable grocery store version can't come close to. They hold together on the grill, char beautifully in a dry pan, and taste like corn is supposed to taste when it hasn't been sitting in a bag for weeks. Choose from classic White corn or Blue corn — the blue variety brings a slightly nuttier, earthier flavor and a color that makes a taco plate look intentional.

Good for: street tacos with the Hub's carne or bison, enchiladas with the Hatch chiles and Yoder cheese, warming directly on a gas flame until spotted and fragrant, chips cut and fried for a batch of nachos, any dish where the tortilla is part of the flavor, not just the wrapper.

Keep refrigerated. Best within 5 to 7 days. Warm in a dry skillet or on a gas burner — corn tortillas need heat to come alive. Stack and wrap in a clean towel to keep warm while you cook.