The Perfect Green Bean Casserole

Green beans are a real crowd-pleasing vegetable. With a mild, sweet flavor and a completely portable and edible design, green beans make a great on-the-go snack for kids, and they can also add some real visual interest to a vegetable tray. But there’s more to this slender green veggie than looks alone! Green beans are […]

Tip, Trick & a Recipe: Lean Mean Green Beans

Some veggies seem to have it all; good looks, good taste, simple means of preparation, and good nutrition. For instance, while an artichoke is quite interesting to look at, quite nutritious, and yummy, you really can’t get into one of those things without some work. Green beans on the other hand, well, are an excellent […]

Tip, Trick & a Recipe: Shallots

I’ve been asked repeatedly for years, what are shallots? Believe it or not, shallots are not just small onions. While related to the onion, these close relatives are in a league of their own. Shallots are grown in clusters with a light bronze skin tone. They have a delicate taste that adds rich flavor to […]