by Millie Copper | Feb 17, 2012 | frugal options, Preparedness, Stretchy Beans
Have you been working to increase your food storage but have stalled due to budget, lack of inspiration or just not sure what to do next? Last year I did a post about Real Food and Food Storage. Having a well stocked pantry is something that is still important to us...
by Millie Copper | Aug 30, 2019 | Stretchy Beans
It is still hot and dry here in Wyoming. Even so, I find myself thinking to the cooler days of autumn. One reason I love autumn is the change of foods. Soups, stews, and big pots of beans are oh, so welcome during the cooler months. But what about those days when...
by Millie Copper | Mar 29, 2021 | Cooking, Meals, Recipes, Stretchy Beans
Loaded with nutrients, pinto beans are the most popular dried bean in the US. And why wouldn’t they be? Simple to prepare with an earthy, almost nutty flavor, they are part of many delicious dishes. You can’t go wrong with adding these pinto bean recipes...
by Millie Copper | Jan 6, 2021 | Cooking, Recipes, Stretchy Beans
I’m going to let you in on a secret. I’m a huge fan of beans of all sorts. Oh! You already knew that? I guess it’s not much of a secret since the bulk of the recipes on this blog are bean related, and I even have a book all about beans. Okay, so...
by Millie Copper | Nov 9, 2020 | Cooking, Stretchy Beans
Beans are economical, easy to prepare, and a healthful source of plant-based protein. They come in many varieties, sure to suit almost every palate, and are high in both soluble and insoluble fiber plus contain an impressive array of minerals. Most beans have a very...
by Millie Copper | Apr 18, 2023 | Cooking, Food Storage, frugal options, Recipes, Stretchy Beans
You may know that I have a slight obsession with beans. Beans are a wonderfully frugal whole food, they have an excellent nutritional profile, and they’re extremely versatile. There are hundreds of varieties of beans/legumes available, which really helps keep...