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I’m glad crop rotation is going out of style because it used to be a stuffy, hard thing to do. But don’t throw out the baby with the bathwater! I love how crops move around and mix with each other, and so does your soil. It has a lot of benefits. Rotation is simply moving … Read more

Purple beans are really quite special. These are my favorite type of “green” bean because they’re so easy to pick. The pods are brightly colored and stand out among the leaves. They look great next to all the emeralds, chartreuse, and hunter greens in the garden. Please note that if you buy something after reading … Read more

Baked beans are one of the most quintessential sides at a tailgate or a summer cookout. Even though there aren’t that many baked bean brands that are really good, we wanted to try some of the most popular ones. We tried beans from eight different brands below. For two of them, we tried both the … Read more

This tutorial will show you how to safely cook dry kidney beans on the stove. It also has information on how to use and freeze red kidney beans. Knowing how to cook dry beans is a great skill for plant-forward cooking. Yes, canned beans are convenient. But when you make your own beans from scratch, … Read more

Great coffee roasters all know that making great coffee is the most important part of running a successful coffee shop. It begins with high-quality beans and continues with a good roasting system and a good brewing system. However, the quality controls that lead to cup-after-cup of delicious coffee begins before roasting. This is where proper … Read more

These Air Fryer Crispy Green Beans are my new favorite thing to make, and they take less than 10 minutes to make. Super crispy, fresh and great for keto, low carb and diabetes friendly. As a type 2 diabetic, I like that these green beans don’t make my blood sugar go up, which is always … Read more

The whole family will love these quick and easy green beans! They are cooked on the stove with some bacon grease and then mixed with sweet maple syrup, tangy Dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar, crispy bacon bits, onion, and garlic. A lot of Parmesan cheese is then sprinkled on top. This simple recipe is great for … Read more

Finding it impossible to distinguish between fava beans vs. lima beans and decide which one is right for your recipe?. We get it. It’s not always easy to tell the difference between lima beans and fava beans because they are both legumes and usually green. But don’t worry—we’re going to explain the differences between these … Read more

Canned green beans dont have to be boring. Add onions and bacon to kick up this pantry staple a few notches. These sauteed canned green beans are a family favorite. The combination of green beans with bacon and onions comes together to create a perfect comfort dish. Canned green beans get a bad rap. But … Read more

Let’s face it. While most of our dogs could do without as many treats, many of us find them to be an important part of our daily interactions with our dogs. This leaves us looking for healthier alternatives to reward our dogs for their good behavior. Green beans may just be the perfect low-calorie treat … Read more