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Can I Feed My Dog Beans?
We all know beans are a nutritious and healthy part of any diet. The bounty of benefits beans have to offer include a load of nutrients that decrease chances of heart disease and cancer while helping weight loss. But what about man's best friend? Humans obviously...
Sweet and Smoky Chorizo Baked Beans with Duke’s Jerky
Spring is here, which means it'll soon be time to fire up the grill, invite friends and family over and enjoy the beautiful weather with a barbecue (if you haven't already). Before you get cooking, make sure you've got some of the necessaries: Charcoal? Check. Paper...
Blackened Salmon with Mango Black Bean Relish
by Kate Vaynshteyn of www.babaganosh.org Great big "one-pot meals" that feed a crowd and keep well as leftovers are great and all, but they hardly work for every occasion. Sometimes you need a more intimate dish that will impress. Are you having a pair of friends over...
Feeding Large Crowds with Beans
We love it when family gets together! Whether it's a casual Sunday get-together or the annual family reunion, these occasions are a great time to see old faces, reminisce and reconnect - usually over food. It's not unusual for everyone to chip in a dish for these...
Beans Perfect for Your First Spring Picnic
Today marks the first day of Spring and we couldn't be happier! No more snow, no more cold and no more dreary days. Spring brings with it sunshine, warm weather, flowers and the return of nature's beauty and color. We can think of no better way to celebrate...
Barley Salad with Black Eyed Peas and Mushrooms
When you need to make cook on short notice, it is nice to have a simple go-to recipe in your back pocket. Done in just under an hour, this barley salad with Randall Beans black eyed peas is the perfect side dish, pairing beautifully with chicken or pork (and maybe a...
Tips for Organic Gardening at Home
Organic Gardening is such a great activity and has so many benefits. You get to work outside, it helps relieve stress, you get the piece of mind of knowing exactly where your food comes from and that it is 100% organic. Gardening is a win-win all around. You've been...
Heirloom Seeds: What They Are and Why They Matter
Not too long ago, out good friend John Coykendall was featured in a documentary on Louisiana Public Broadcasting. John was recognized for the terrific work he does as an heirloom seed saver. What John does is so noble and important to the communities in which he saves...
What’s the Difference Between Beans and Legumes?
No doubt you've been looking through recipes or watching some kind of food program and someone has mentioned legumes. But, when they show what the legumes are you think "those are just beans." There is often a lot of confusion with the difference between beans...