Today I am simmering a pot of New Mexican pinto beans in my crockpot. My sweet Mom shared them to me last week. She has a big bag that her friend Tina gave her.
Tina has been her dear friend since 1963. Mom met Tina when they were in the hospital having babies on the same day. (Both had boys.) It turned out that Tina lived on the same street that we did (but on the other end) in Victoria Park. We were fairly new to California at that time, and learned about tacos, tortillas, and other Mexican foods from Tina, who is a wonderful cook. We've all moved away from that street, that time, and those early days in California, but Mom and Tina have remained friends for 43 years.
Mom said that the beans are fresher, more tender, and cook faster than pinto beans which are purchased in grocery stores. I added a little smoky paprika and a few other seaonings to the pot. I'm not sure what I'll serve them with for dinner tonight. You can find out more about New Mexican Pinto Beans by clicking here.
Tina has been her dear friend since 1963. Mom met Tina when they were in the hospital having babies on the same day. (Both had boys.) It turned out that Tina lived on the same street that we did (but on the other end) in Victoria Park. We were fairly new to California at that time, and learned about tacos, tortillas, and other Mexican foods from Tina, who is a wonderful cook. We've all moved away from that street, that time, and those early days in California, but Mom and Tina have remained friends for 43 years.
Mom said that the beans are fresher, more tender, and cook faster than pinto beans which are purchased in grocery stores. I added a little smoky paprika and a few other seaonings to the pot. I'm not sure what I'll serve them with for dinner tonight. You can find out more about New Mexican Pinto Beans by clicking here.
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