Hundreds of varieties of beans, lentils, peas and other pulses are the basis of rich and diverse regional cultures and traditions in European kitchens and gardens. Discover inspiring articles coming straight from different parts of the world!
Behind the Seeds – Red and Black Beans, with Omar Rodriguez (Honduras)
For our 10th episode of “Behind the Seeds,” we spoke with Omar Rodriguez at Terra Madre, last year’s Slow Food Congress in Turin. He is from Honduras and works as a coffee producer. Besides coffee, he is also passionate about beans! As he explained, in Honduras corn and beans are staple foods with black and red beans being the most commonly used varieties.