As a passionate coffee lover and daily coffee drinker, I enjoy exploring different beans and blends. Buying whole coffee beans and grinding them fresh right before brewing is key to maximizing flavor and aroma. So when it comes to grocery shopping for my coffee essentials, I’m always on the lookout for stores stocking high-quality whole … Read more
As a gardener, few things are more frustrating than nurturing your plants from seedlings to maturity, only to have them devoured right before harvest. If you’ve planted green beans, you may have had the unpleasant surprise of finding nibbled leaves, severed stems, or completely vanished plants. The likely culprit? Hungry rabbits munching on your bean … Read more
This easy, made-from-scratch Black Beans recipe takes plain beans and turns them into something special by adding strong, savory flavors like onion, garlic, and smoky cumin. Two pantry-staple SECRET ingredients are added at the end to create a wonderfully balanced flavor profile!. This recipe will blow your mind. Hearing that I know you’re skeptical, but … Read more
Beans are often recommended as a good plant for new gardeners because they don’t need much care and produce a lot. But when the green leaves on your beans start turning brown and falling off, it’s time to do something about it. However, this is a known issue that can be fixed: if you notice … Read more
Elevating Green Bean Casserole with Fresh Beans – A Taste of Summer in Every Bite As a home cook who looks forward to the cozy flavors of the holidays, green bean casserole always has a place on my Thanksgiving table. That iconic blend of tender green beans, earthy mushrooms, and creamy sauce just screams comfort … Read more
As someone living with diabetes I’m always interested in finding foods that are not only delicious but also fit well into a diabetic diet. One dish I enjoy is bean soup, which seems like it should be diabetes-friendly given the high fiber content. However, I wanted to really understand if bean soup is truly good … Read more
Everyone knows that dried beans are cheaper than canned ones, but they take a long time to cook. Our Instant Pot makes cooking them quick and easy without soaking them first. Not anymore!. Find out how to make the best beans in your Instant Pot. You don’t even need to soak the beans first. Using … Read more
Mexican 7 Layer Dip is an easy appetizer to make for parties. Layers Tex-Mex flavors come together in to make a simple cold dip to serve with tortilla chips. 7 Layer Bean Dip may be one of my favorite dip recipes. It has refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, cheese, tomatoes, green onions, black olives, and … Read more
Green bean casserole is a beloved Thanksgiving side dish in many households With its combination of green beans, creamy mushroom soup and crispy fried onions, it’s comfort food at its finest. But for those who follow a gluten-free diet, enjoying this classic dish can be tricky due to potential sources of gluten. Let’s take a … Read more
I’m re-introducing jjajangmyeon recipe (noodles in black bean sauce) to you today with a new, updated video. I first put up a video in 2007 that showed you how to make jjajangmyeon. That was not long after I started posting videos to YouTube. Yes, it was 5 years ago! Time flies too fast!. I made … Read more