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Default Refried beans and herbs.

Chemiker wrote:
> OK, got it. The herb Mrs. M. used to make the all-time bestest
> frijoles refritos, was:
>
> EPAZOTE!
>
> If you have a good Hispanic market near, get this stuff.
>
> It make refried beans absolutely *sing*!
>
> Alex

That's why it's called the "Mexican bean herb." Also supposed to help
with the gas beans cause. If you live in a temperate climate DO NOT
plant epazote, it is very invasive, as I found out to my dismay. I can
harvest fresh epazote anytime I want now. Grows all over south
Texas and other such spots.