Cooking beans from scratch is always worth the effort -- and this simple test makes it easy to tell they're done and ready to ...

When I cook for myself, I count it honest to take my own advice. For example, I’ve eaten very well during the past two years of this relentless, isolating, spirit-sapping pandemic. Being put alone in ...

Do you ever wonder what Jack is doing when he isn’t climbing up giant beanstalks? I'll tell you what he’s doing; he's living his life in a Bean Stock teardrop trailer. In the spirit of Travel Month, I ...

I’m not sure when I had my first un-casseroled green bean, but I don’t remember being particularly impressed. I actually don’t think I was impressed by a green bean, casseroled or otherwise, until I ...

Grocery shoppers have been stocking up on non-perishable pantry items, as it looks like the coronavirus crisis could have us hunkering down at home for a while. One items a lot of home cooks don’t ...

John Bean’s shares are somewhat volatile and have had 10 moves greater than 5% over the last year. In that context, today’s move indicates the market considers this news meaningful but not something ...

Note: Relatively firm-yet-tender tofu, such as Trader Joe’s, pan-fries beautifully with minimal splatter. This is not overly saucy. There should be some visible sauce but the tofu isn’t swimming in it ...