I add some nutmeg which rounds out the flavors but allspice can do the same thing.  I sometimes like 'cheater beans' better than the real deal....except my Grandmothers beans.  For an Italian she made the BEST!  <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Clapping.gif" alt="" />
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