Pinto Beans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. beans
1/4 tsp. cumin
1/4 tsp. oregano
1 large onion, chopped
2 or 3 ribs celery (with tops), chopped
1 bay leaf
1 jalapeno pepper
1 garlic pod
1 grated carrot
ham pieces or ham hocks

Preparation

Cover with water and simmer until done.