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What You Need to Know About CSA Programs
Are you interested in getting involved in a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program this year? CSA programs were started by farms wanting to share their produce with their community. Instead of visiting a farm stand on the side of the road and picking out what...
Beans: A Powerful Source of Potassium
Are you tired of only ever hearing what you can't eat? Eat less salt, less sugar, less fat. We know these things are important, but wouldn't it be nice to be told to eat more of something--and even better if that something was delicious? According to a recent study,...
Feeling Blue? Eat More Green
Are you feeling the winter blues? Many people find it hard to maintain a positive attitude during winter months. The sun makes rare appearances and we're not spending as much time outside which can lead to vitamin D deficiencies. We're also not as physically active...
Super Bowl Snack Recipes for a Crowd
Hosting a Super Bowl party can be a blast, even if your favorite team didn't make it through the playoffs. You can make your party memorable by choosing a theme and asking guests to bring a dish inspired by one of the teams playing or the Super Bowl host city. You'll...
How Do You Power Your Lifestyle? Contest
Powered by Beans is all about getting the most out of every day. Your active lifestyle is important to you. It takes commitment to be active. Maybe you take a quick walk at lunch or you've made the decision to train for a triathlon. You know being active is part of...
Winter Pantry List
Winter hit the Midwest hard over the head during the past week. Hopefully you had plenty of leftovers to eat while you were snowed in. A stocked pantry can keep you well fed if you don't make it out for the bread, milk and eggs before a big winter storm. Essential...
What To Do With Leftover Ham
Ham is a holiday classic. It's easy to prepare and can be big enough to feed a crowd, but you often end up with Tupperware containers filled with leftovers. While the ham sandwiches are fun for a day or so, the last thing you want to do is eat leftover ham sandwiches...
Time to Get Powered by Beans!
Here on the Randall Beans blog, we talk a lot about how our beans taste. They're delicious, right? We start with the best beans, cook them simply and back them in glass jars that don't leave behind that funny, metallic taste. But beans are a lot more than tasty: Beans...
Easy Bean Appetizers for Your Holiday Party
The holiday season is finally here! With lots of visits from friends and family, this time of year can can be exciting and a tiny bit stressful. All those hungry loved ones are waiting for you to deliver the main course. In the meantime, you've got to give them...