Bean Varieties

Aztec Cave Beans

I first came across Aztec Cave Beans because I was trying to find a pole version of the pinto bean. Features: 1) Aztec Cave Beans are in the same family as the pinto beans – they are cousins! 2) These beans are also known as Anasazi pole beans. 3) Aztec Cave plants will vine up […]

Foodie Ideas From Our Kitchen

Quick Soak and Cook Dried Beans

This isn’t my original idea.  I read an article a long time ago in Bon Appetit magazine.  When I got into growing dried beans, I couldn’t find the magazine.  Sure enough I did a google search and found the 2016 article online.   This is a game changer.  I can’t tell you how many times I […]

Cocktails from Pittsburgh Bars

Honeysuckle Cocktail

If you like a sweet cocktail, I got one for you to try.  I had this Honeysuckle Cocktail at fl.2 (I didn’t spell it wrong or abbreviate it – this is how they spell it!).  fl.2 is a modern American restaurant and bar located on the 2nd Floor of the Fairmont Hotel in Pittsburgh.  Check […]