The holidays are fast approaching, which means it’s time to start preparing your menu for those festive meals. One staple that is always a crowd-pleaser is green bean casserole. This classic Thanksgiving and Christmas side dish combines green beans, cream of mushroom soup, and fried onions for an easy, delicious casserole. If you don’t want … Read more
There’s no better weeknight meal than these black bean burritos: they’re quick, tasty, and filling. The black beans, rice, guacamole, and salsa inside these burritos make them great for meal prep and easy on the wallet. We just returned from a weekend camping vacation in the mountains with our family, and it was wonderful. I … Read more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. If your beans look like they’ve peaked even though you’ve been careful to water and fertilize them, they may have a disease, possibly the curly top virus. What is curly top virus? Read on to learn about … Read more
When it comes to easy, cozy, and budget-friendly meals, this 15 Bean Soup recipe is a forever favorite. This dish is a little smokey and surprisingly complex. It begs to be served with a big piece of crusty bread and lots of Parmesan shavings. Cooking a hearty 15 bean soup can take some time, but … Read more
The recipe for Amish Yankee Bean Soup came to me from an Amish settlement in upstate New York. Wow, this is one tasty, hearty Amish soup recipe to try on a cold winter night. Doesnt this soup look amazing? The molasses balances out the savory for an excellent meal. A thick piece of crusty bread … Read more
As a gardener, nothing is more frustrating than nurturing your vegetable garden only to have an unknown pest start chewing up your crops. If you’ve noticed damage on your green bean plants, you’re probably wondering – what is eating my beans? Identifying the culprit pest is the first step toward protecting your plants In this … Read more
Pole beans are one of our favorite vegetables. We share how to grow pole beans, our easy trellis system, favorite varieties, companion plants, and fertilizing tips. We grow pole beans for fresh eating and preserving, plus extra to swap with the neighbors. Once the season gets rolling, our vines produce until frost. We also save … Read more
Green bean casserole is a staple at many holiday dinners. Its crunchy fried onions, tender green beans and creamy mushroom sauce make it a classic comfort food. But like most casseroles the leftovers can be just as delicious as the original meal. Reheating green bean casserole allows you to enjoy those leftovers without compromising taste … Read more
Goats, often dubbed the “lawnmowers of nature,” have a versatile palate. But just because they’re known to eat almost anything doesn’t mean they should. Goat owners need to know what’s safe and what’s not for their goats so that their goats are healthy and happy. Goats are curious and adventurous eaters who enjoy exploring new … Read more
Ridiculously easy and perfect for game day, refried bean dip is a hearty appetizer that everyone loves. Perfect with tortilla chips!. Why you’ll love it: This recipe really is very easy. The dip is so creamy and delicious, and everyone loves it. It takes 10 minutes to prepare and 35 minutes to bake. You’ll need … Read more