Accessible and tasty recipes, with a pinch of science
General information about legumes, such as details about the many different types.
Thanks to Northarvest Bean Growers Association, there is now a bean coloring app, All About Beans! So what are you waiting for? Time to get coloring!
Beans and gut health are a match made in heaven. Which is why I was thrilled when Primary Beans asked me to share about what the research has to say!
This year, my dreams came true – I got to ride in tractors during bean planting! Watch this video to see 10 highlights from the 2022 bean planting season.
Want to hear more about the “in the field” part of the lifecycle of the noble bean? Check out this post I wrote for CO-Horts, the CSU Extension Gardening Blog.
It doesn’t get much better than making bean dip on a blender bike. Check out these photos and quick read about blender bike adventures to promote beans!
Beans are wonderful for the planet! To celebrate Earth Day and beans, enjoy this graphic and check out Stephen Colbert’s amazing opening monologue from 4/20.
BBC’s The Food Programme did 2 podcasts all about legumes! Listen to a bean podcast to hear why legumes are so fantastic and how other countries approach beans.
Time to celebrate beans! And what better way to do that than by attending a bean summit? Read about our first Colorado Bean Summit here!
February 10th is World Pulses Day! Looking for ideas to celebrate? You’ve come to the right place.
I am beyond thrilled that beans finally seem to be having their moment! Plus, I am confident this moment will stay because everyone will realize beans are the perfect food – delicious, nutritious, great for the planet, and indeed the list goes on. Recently, I had the privilege of writing an article for Colorado State University News, SOURCE. You can read the article here or see it on SOURCE here.
Hello, I’m Chelsea (aka Legume Lady), a PhD student researching legumes. I love to cook - and eat! - and want to share some of my favorite recipes here, with a pinch of the science behind legumes. Read More »