Draper Crossing — Attraction in Draper

The common bean has a long history of cultivation. All wild members of the species have a climbing habit, but many cultivars are classified either as bush beans or climbing beans, depending on their style of growth. Best-known cultivar groups include the kidney bean, the navy bean, the pinto bean, and the wax bean. The other major types of commercially grown beans are the runner bean (Phaseolus coccineus) and the broad bean (Vicia faba). Beans are grown on every continent except Antarctica. Worldwide, 27 million tonnes of dried and 24 million tonnes of green beans were grown in 2016. In 2016, Myanmar was the largest producer of dried beans, while China produced 79% of the world's total of green beans.

The wild P. vulgaris is native to the Americas. It was originally believed that it had been domesticated separately in Mesoamerica and in the southern Andes region, giving the domesticated bean two gene pools. However, recent genetic analyses show that it was actually domesticated in Mesoamerica first, and traveled south, probably along with squash and maize (corn). The three Mesoamerican crops constitute the "Three Sisters" central to indigenous North American agriculture.

The common bean arrived in Europe as part of the Columbian exchange. In 1528, the pope, Giulio de' Medici, received some white beans, which thrived. Five years later, he gave a bag of beans as a present to his niece, Catherine, on her wedding to Prince Henri of France, along with the county of the Lauragais, whose county town is Castelnaudary, now synonymous with the white bean dish...

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I recently had the opportunity to visit both the Smiths in Draper and the Smiths in Sandy on 1300 S and 13200 East, and I found that the Smiths in Draper was the better of the two.

One of the main reasons for this is that the prices at the Draper location were generally lower than those at the Sandy location. This was especially noticeable on certain items such as produce and meat, which can really add up over time.

In addition to the lower prices, the Draper Smiths also seemed to have a wider selection of products. They had a larger variety of both national brands and store-brand products, which gave me more options to choose from.

Overall, I would give the Smiths in Draper a four star rating. While the Sandy location was convenient, the lower prices and wider selection at the Draper location made it the better choice...

I really enjoy visiting Draper Crossing, especially for shopping at Smith’s. The store is super organized, with wide, well-lit aisles, making the experience very pleasant. They have a great variety of products, and I can always find everything I need, from fresh produce to more specific items.

The staff is always friendly and helpful, ready to assist with a smile. The parking lot is spacious and easy to access, which is a big plus when I’m in a hurry. I also appreciate the calm vibe of the area — it feels like everything is designed to make shopping more comfortable.

I recommend avoiding peak hours since it can get a little busy, but other than that, it’s a great place to shop in peace. If you’re in the area, it’s definitely worth...