Why a Bag of Beans?

Beans are healthy. High in fiber, protein, minerals, and antioxidants,

but low in fat and boosts the immune system, with no additives.

Beans are affordable, store well, and offer great variety for the taste buds.

Types, recipe books, results

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We support healthy local events like the Tarantula Festival in Coarsegold.

Here is a starting Tarantula 9-Bean Soup supplied by the North Fork Branch Library.

Ingredients: Bean Soup mix (no additives) - 1 lb, salt - 2 tbs, diced ham or smoked sausage - 2 cups, chopped large onion,

chili powder - 1 tsp, can chopped tomatoes - 28 oz, lemon juice - 2 tbs, minced garlic - 2 cloves, bay leaf - 1.

Soak beans with salt overnight. Drain, and back in the pot with 2 quarts of water to simmer for 2½ - 3 hours.

Add other ingredients and simmer 45 minutes. Invite your neighbors over for a bowl of healthy bean soup.

(You may want to adjust receipt for vegetarian neighbors.)