What’s a summer salad without beans!

When the heat of summer makes you not want to cook…it’s time to make salads! Hit up the local farmers market or produce stand to get some fresh tomatoes, bell peppers and more to add to a bean and pasta salad. Make a taco salad with black beans, grilled chicken or steak, salsa and cheese […]

California Beans Facebook Giveaway!

How are you eating your summertime beans? Enter to win a $200 Amazon gift card! The rules to enter this giveaway are as follows: Click on the Enter to Win tab on our Facebook page. Fill out the form and answer the question, “How are you eating your summertime beans?” In salads, baked, slow cooked…we […]

Meet our Featured Dietitian Sharon Palmer!

Sharon has created an award-winning profession based on combining her two great loves–food and writing. As a registered dietitian with 16 years of health care experience, she channels her nutrition experience into writing features covering health, wellness, nutrition, and cuisine. Sharon is also a passionate writer about food and environmental issues, having published a number […]

Healthier New You in the New Year

Did you make a new years resolution to eat healthier? After enjoying all the cookies and candies over the Christmas holidays did the scale inch up a few pounds? Mine sure did. I’m at the age were the extra pounds don’t come off as easy as they used to. With the help of pre-made healthy […]