Accessible and tasty recipes, with a pinch of science
Here, I share findings from my research, as well as what I am up to in the Bean Outreach World
I developed this Bean Toolkit as part of my PhD research. It includes various resources to help facilitate increased bean consumption, to promote public health.
Looking for ways to cook beans faster? I researched this and read the scientific literature, and here are our findings and evidence-based bean cooking tips!
This October 2023, I presented my PhD defense and passed! I want to sincerely thank everyone for their support on this journey.
Our recent paper on the development of an Extension Bean Toolkit shares about our bean research to investigate how and why people eat beans.
One of the greatest joys in life is talking about beans! Here is a video of a live news segment I just did about Colorado beans.
Looking to shorten bean cooking time? Check out these 7 helpful tips to get delicious and nutritious beans on your table faster!
To celebrate Colorado beans and agriculture in our state, my friend and fellow PhD student and I had a bean table at Colorado State University Ag Day.
Check out these bean art masterpieces folks made at the County Fair during Bean Dazzle Hour. Plus, see if your favorite bean dish is mentioned.
Talking beans on the news? YES PLEASE. Here is a clip sharing tips to include Colorado beans in the back to school routine on Colorado & Company, 9 News.
Wasteland of Wonder helped us share the story of a project to bring nutritious Colorado beans to institutions like hospitals and schools. Watch the film here!
Hello, I’m Chelsea. I just received my PhD in Nutrition, and my research focused on - you guessed it - beans! I love to cook, eat, visit farms, travel, and more. I want to share some of my favorite recipes here, with a pinch of the science behind legumes. Read More »