Category Archives: Food Trends
Roman Lentil Puls
Enjoy your lentils Roman style! This recipe comes from a book written by the Roman physician Anthimus around 500 B.C. “Lentils are good when washed and carefully boiled in fresh water. Make sure that the first lot of water is poured away, and a second lot of water added as required, but not too much, [...]
Lentils Through History Part #1 – Prehistoric Staple and Ancient Crop
Welcome to our new Bean Blog! Over the next few weeks, we will explore the fascinating history of lentils through a series of blog posts and recipes. Check back each week for a new installment and a historical recipe you can cook! This week, celebrate the history of lentils with a bowl of Spicy Egyptian [...]
America Loves to Snack – 5 Reasons Why You Should Too!
The days of super-sized meals have come and gone and colossal entrees are rapidly being replaced by pint-sized culinary creations. From fine dining to McDonalds, snacks are the hottest items on every menu. Menu items including the word “snack” have grown 170% since 2007. McDonalds has expanded its line of snack wraps, Starbucks now offers [...]