Erna Fergusson endeavor—Indian Detour Service. In 1931 Erna Fergusson published her first book "Dancing Gods", which was about Indian ceremonials. Several histories and numerous travel books followed after her success with "Dancing Gods".In her 1934 book, "Mexican Cookbook", Fergusson was perhaps the first to correct the English-speakers notion that "frijoles refritos" meant "refried beans", but the correction never reached the popular consciousness. In 1942 Erna Fergusson helped found the Albuquerque Historical Society. The year after she was awarded as an Honorary Doctorate of Letters from the University of New Mexico. She died in Albuquerque in 1964. Erna Fergusson can be best depicted
Frijoles negros Frijoles negros Frijoles negros (literally "black beans" in Spanish) is a Hispanic dish made with black beans, prepared in Cuba, Venezuela (where it is called Caraotas Negras), Puerto Rico, Mexico, and other nations in Latin America. The black bean, a legume of the species "Phaseolus vulgaris", is usually purchased in either canned or dried form. 1 cup of dried black beans yields approximately 2½ cups of cooked beans. Black bean soup ("sopa de frijoles negros") is another commonly prepared Cuban favorite. Frijoles negros is typically seasoned with salt, ham hocks, onions and garlic, tomatoes, powdered cumin seeds, oregano, vinegar, and