


The Totonacas people of this region still grow vines with almost religious devotion because to them it was the gift of the gods. It is not uncommon to have a few vines growing around their houses, which they water every day as if their were their most valuable possession. Also they make with the beans all kinds of crafts such as frogs, baskets, little houses, etc. which people hang in the rearview mirror of their cars as an air purifier with a very artistic twist. In the linen closets of Veracruz, it is very common to find a few beans among the bedding sheets. Pillow cases from this closets have a fragrance that relaxes the senses and makes amorous hearts where there were none, just as the gods wanted.
* The Vanilla Planifolia, (the true vanilla, name was used to differentiate from other beans.)