More Leftover Strategies: Egg in Bean Broth with Sausage and Mozzarella
This was about as happy as I can get in the morning. Leftover Ayocote Negro (but Ayocote Morado or Scarlet Runners would be excellent as well), bean broth, chicken broth,...
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Chia. No Jokes, Please
I've been drinking chia water for some time. It's weird. The seeds are added to liquid and like oatmeal or flax, the exude a goo and it's supposed to be...
Leftover Strategies: Eggs Poached in Tomato-Bean Broth with Mushroom Carnitas
Go ahead and laugh but for months I've been starting my day off with Zumba exercise DVDs. It's hard work but it beats the treadmill I was using and I...
A Nearly Magical Tomato Sauce
I grew up with classic Italian red sauce, often from a jar. As I learned more about Italian food, I took more care but it never dawned on me that...
Christmas Limas with Marinated Artichoke Hearts
I don't want to pretend that this is a clever recipe that I slaved over. I had some beans and I had a jar of artichoke hearts. Ta da. I...
Bean Boys Love Their Toys: Fagioli al Fiasco
For years I'd heard of fagioli al fiasco. Small white beans like the famous Zolfini from Tuscany were placed in an empty wine bottle with olive oil and herbs and...
What Do You Say To a Fresh Bean Flower?
Hello, gorgeous! It's that time of year where the flowers aren't going to turn into beans any time soon and the cold weather is on the way . These runner...
Guisado de Lupe: A Delicious Tomato Surprise That Will Make You Flip
In Hidalgo, a meal with my pal Lupe is essential. She is a great cook. I would almost describe her cooking as colonial. She prefers good olive oil to manteca...
Lila Beans and Tzatziki
Sunday mornings mean lots of slow cooking and hummingbird watching. I try and get out and do something but the idea of hanging out all day in my home with...
Video: Tuscan Pasta e Fagioli
It's time for Pasta e Fagioli! Here's a video featuring Judy Wits Francini (Divina Cucina) and the simplest, most Tuscan way to make this dish. This makes me want to...
Classic Vermont Baked Beans: It All Makes Sense Now!
Jennifer in our Customer Service Department was in contact with Leslie Mastalarz, a new customer. Leslie wrote: "I'm impressed! Upon using the last of my yellow eye beans for Vermont...
Road Trip: Convento de los Los Santos Reyes
For me, there's little better than a road trip in Mexico. My friend Gabriel estimated that over nine years we've traveled approximately 50,00 kilometers (about 32,000 miles) together. I'm glad...