Accessible and tasty recipes, with a pinch of science
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.
A fast weeknight meal, beans and broccoli is served in a delicious, savory, and well-balanced sauce. The rich flavor doesn’t taste like it only took 10 minutes!
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.
At the Cool Beans event, we told the behind-the-scenes stories of two Colorado pinto bean products, and chef-student teams showcased delicious dishes.
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!
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!
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 »