Bean Varieties

Cranberry Beans

This is another bean I like to dry and save for a winter day. Features: 1) This cranberry bean is produced on bush plants that reaches up to 2 feet tall.  This type of bean also come in a pole or vining bean version too. 2) The beans are speckled with cranberry and tan colors. […]

Cocktails from Pittsburgh Bars

For Whom the Bell Tolls and Ion

I previously shared some yummy foodie ideas (Charred Broccolini and Summer Squash Soup) from Siempre Algo.  Now its time to share a couple of their delicious cocktails. Alan ordered For Whom the Bell Tolls which was topped off with an edible Nasturtium flower: Ingredients: Cimarron Blanco Tequila Red Bell Pepper BLY Ancho Chili Liqueur Lime […]

Butterflies

Cabbage White Butterflies

While this looks like an innocent and cute white butterfly, its offspring wreaks havoc on some plants. Features:  Cabbage white butterflies have white wings edged in gray with black spots on the wings.  The female butterfly has two black spots on each fore-wing and the males have one. Their wing span is usually under 2 inches. […]