Black-eyed Bean Waffles or Muffins…you choose!
Do you call them black-eyed beans, black-eyed peas, cow peas, or goat peas? Whatever you call them this one-eyed legume is a very versatile and nutritious little bean. Eat them hot or cold, in an appetizer or a dessert for a nutritious addition to your meals. This Black-eyed Bean Waffle or Muffin dish came about […]
Blackeyed Peas are Good Luck and Good for You!
This New Year found me seeking out tried-and-true recipes from the circa-1990 Cooking with California Dry Beans Cookbook. Eating blackeyed peas is a Southern New Year’s Day tradition that is supposed to grant you prosperity during the coming year. The Jewish New Year doesn’t start until October, but blackeyes are eaten at Rosh Hashana for […]
Beans in Your Christmas Baking!
December will find me in my kitchen with every available space on the table and counters filled with baking ingredients and cooling cookies. Giving baked goods has been a tradition of mine ever since I can remember. I love to see the delight on people’s faces when you give them something homemade! I make candy […]
Mominate your favorite mommy blogger!
We’ve teamed up with EZ Bean to give away two EZ Bean Cookers (value $109.98) and two $100 Amazon gift cards! All you have to do is “mominate” your favorite mommy blogger for a chance for each of you to win a bean cooker and $100 Amazon gift card. To enter the contest just like […]
Beans for Breakfast? Yes, Please!
Is breakfast the most important meal of the day? If eating breakfast helps you maintain a healthy weight by making you feel full for the day, then yes! The fiber and protein in beans will help you stay satisfied until lunch. Breakfast is especially important for school-age children because it provides them with the energy […]