Taste of Mexico: Beans

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Taste of Mexico: Beans

It is often said that Mexican culture is built on corn, but beans were as important for the development of the pre-Columbian cultures of Mesoamerica.  Beans have been highly valued since ancient times for their ability to endure extreme temperatures and various altitudes, as well as for the ease with which their seeds can be preserved for years, making them essential during food shortages.  Beans are another Mexican gift to the world: of 150 spe…