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Chemiker

On Mon, 11 May 2009 14:35:10 -0700 (PDT), wrote:

>On May 11, 12:06*pm, 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*!
>>
>Most people use it when they cook the beans, not when they fry them.
>Epazote is somewhat bitter so you don't want to overdo it.
>Personally, I think it goes better with black beans than it does with
>pintos. -aem
>
I'll try that. SWMBO says we grew this once, before one of those
periodic short droughts we get. She produced a jar of Penzey's,
dried. My ammo pouch is full. Got tortillas, got chicken, got
Hatch chilis, I smell a chicken enchilada casserole in my
future.....

Alex, who can't find his Peychaud's Bitters....