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The origin story of beans begins with Mexico – which is why we’re thrilled to partner with LA-based Guelaguetza to further our mission of bringing you its rich and vibrant regional flavors. Guelaguetza (a Zapotec word meaning "to give and receive") is more than just a James Beard Award-winning restaurant, it’s a cultural institution and culinary brand that brings together Oaxacan food, family, community, and of course, mole.
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Growing region: Puebla, Mexico
Farm: Grupo Agrícola San Juan
Farmer: César Díaz
San Rafael Tlanalapan, in the northern part of Puebla, is famous for its ancient history of producing corn and large purple runner beans (Ayocote Morado). Farms benefit from fertile soil due to their proximity to the active volcano Popocatepetl. The area is also known for its vibrant Festival of Chiles each August, where surrounding villages feast on the poblano chile harvest in various forms.
César Díaz's family farm is known for its notably large, deep purple Ayocote Morado, owing to practices that care for the soil: traditional horse plowing, manual weeding and grasshopper capture, and healthy crop rotations with vegetables like poblano chiles, corn, and onions.
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Growing region: Puebla, Mexico
Farm: Grupo Agrícola San Juan
Farmer: César Díaz
San Rafael Tlanalapan, in the northern part of Puebla, is famous for its ancient history of producing corn and large purple runner beans (Ayocote Morado). Farms benefit from fertile soil due to their proximity to the active volcano Popocatepetl. The area is also known for its vibrant Festival of Chiles each August, where surrounding villages feast on the poblano chile harvest in various forms.César Díaz's family farm is known for its notably large, deep purple Ayocote Morado, owing to practices that care for the soil: traditional horse plowing, manual weeding and grasshopper capture, and healthy crop rotations with vegetables like poblano chiles, corn, and onions.
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