Wednesday, October 8, 2008

Beaners Still Love Beans...You Should Too


As the world economy is approaching Mad Max times (I exaggerate because I’m a journalist) all is well with Goya. According to the Pasadena Star News the largest Latino-owned food biz is close to clocking in $1 billion in sales this year; which leads me to believe that in times of social distress Latinos can always rely on a can of beans. But it’s also a direct result of more people cooking at home rather than shelling out for a restaurant meal.

"People tend to go back to the basics," said Evelio Fernandez, Goya's vice president. "We've seen spikes in the sales of rice, beans and cooking oils. People aren't eating out at restaurants, they're cooking at home. That's why we continue to grow."

I always knew that my lifelong love affair (thanks Mom) with beans would pay off in the long run. Butt trumpets and all the bean is king in the Trivino clan, as well as the Pantojas, Guzmans, etc. So hop on the bandwagon and enjoy some rice and beans with your Latino friends. Just make sure to exit the room when you feel the stomach bubbles don’t try to cough that shit off. We’re on to you.

Uno,

Jesus

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2 comments:

Carl Chery said...

FIRST! I'm about to cop me a couple of cans right now,son.

Angela Clemmons said...

YES.
I'm obsessed with garbanzos right now - or as the non-Latinos call them, CHICKPEAS :) -- but my heart will always belong to the refrieds. preferably made with lard.