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Flavored coffee often gets a bad rap among coffee purists. But when done right, adding flavors to coffee can elevate the drink to new heights The key is using high-quality beans and flavors and pairing them perfectly If you want to learn how to expertly flavor coffee beans at home, you’ve come to the right … Read more

Do you need to soak beans before cooking them? We look at different ways to soak dry beans and what happens if you don’t. First, I wrote a simple post about how to cook dry beans the best way. Now, I’m going to show you these recipes. I quickly learned, though, that there was a … Read more

Did you ever wonder if you could cook frozen green beans without them getting soggy? The good news is that you can! This post will talk about the two best ways to cook frozen green beans: on the stove in a skillet or on a sheet pan for roasting. For both of these methods, the … Read more

When it comes to growing green beans, gardeners have two main options – bush beans or pole beans. But what about popular varieties like Big Kahuna? Are Big Kahuna beans bush or pole? Let’s take a closer look at these prolific plants. Big Kahuna beans are an eye-catching green bean variety known for their large … Read more

Should You Soak Frozen Butter Beans Before Cooking? Butter beans, also known as lima beans, are a delicious and versatile legume that can be used in many recipes. When purchased frozen, butter beans provide a quick and convenient way to enjoy their nutty, buttery flavor without the hassle of drying and soaking dried beans. But … Read more

If you’ve browsed the dried bean section of your grocery store, you’ve likely seen bags of multi-colored speckled beans labeled as “cranberry” beans. But what exactly are cranberry beans? And what sets them apart from other bean varieties? Cranberry beans go by many names but their speckled color and creamy nutty taste make them stand … Read more

Giving your flock kitchen scraps and leftovers is a great way to change up their diet, especially when the grasses and bugs they usually eat have died off because of winter. What can chickens eat? What treats are toxic or poisonous to your birds? Can chickens eat that? Read on for the complete list of … Read more

Canned green beans provide a quick and easy way to enjoy this healthy vegetable anytime With just a few minutes in the microwave, you can heat up canned green beans into a nutritious side dish. The microwave helps retain nutrients and crunchiness better than some conventional cooking methods Follow these simple steps for microwaving canned … Read more

Have you thought about growing your own green beans but are worried that you won’t have enough room in your garden? If you have trouble moving around or don’t have time to prepare a bed for planting vegetables, you can grow tasty green beans in containers! Container gardening is affordable and practical, and it requires … Read more

Prediabetes affects over 88 million Americans putting them at increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Making smart dietary choices is critical for prediabetes management and prevention. Green beans in particular have emerged as one diabetes-friendly food. But are green beans good for prediabetes specifically? Let’s take a closer look at the benefits of green … Read more