You’ll Love These Lima Bean Recipes … Really!
Let’s face it: A lot of us grew up eating frozen green lima beans that left a lot to be desired. But once you start cooking with these dry white beans you’ll discover their natural, rich flavor — and realize why they’re also known as “butterbeans.” No matter what you call these white beans, there […]
Are They Lima Beans or Butterbeans?
Are they Lima beans or butterbeans? In the United States, we primarily refer to the bean as a Lima or a butterbean. But it’s always up for debate! One thing is for sure, these aren’t the frozen green lima beans that you grew up with, rather they are the dry white beans with an almost […]
October is National Chili Month!
Yes, there is a month set aside to celebrate chili, the food not the country! Here at California Beans, we like our chili to include beans, lots, and lots of beans! There is something about the crisp autumn air and comfort foods such as chili that go together. Whether you are tailgating, enjoying a chili […]
Camping One Pot Dutch Oven Bean Dish
I love to cook with cast iron cookware. My husband and I have been collecting Griswold cast iron since he gave me a #3 skillet for Christmas one year when we were dating (he has always been very practical!). We collected so many skillets over the years that both our children have complete sets from […]
“Pot of Gold” Kids Crafting Idea using Lima Beans!
When my children were little somehow we acquired a leprechaun in our home, named Fin. No one ever saw him but he was blamed for all the mishaps that happened, from messes to missing belongings. It was common to often hear “Fin did it!” from my children. The leprechaun is a mythical creature in Irish […]