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The World Of Beans
ResumeProtein for a crowded planet. We’ll dive into the real and humble world of beans, in all their glory.
So, let’s review the big picture. We’ve got an environmentally-strapped planet with a huge population to feed. We’ve got a bum economy where American families are needing to pinch pennies. And we’ve got a health crisis of weight and heart issues. The answer: beans.
They take less land to grow than meat – they’re lighter on the Earth. They’re rich in protein but sure cheaper than beef and chicken. And they’re healthy as can be. This may be the great moment of the bean. We’re going to help you get there.
This hour, On Point: the humble, timely, fine and glorious world of beans.
-Tom Ashbrook
Guests
Crescent Dragonwagon, James Beard award-winning author of the new cookbook Bean By Bean: A Cookbook: More than 200 Recipes for Fresh Beans, Dried Beans, Cool Beans, Hot Beans, Savory Beans...Even Sweet Beans! She blogs at www.deepfeast.com and www.dragonwagon.com.
Recipes From Bean By Bean
Julie's Peanut Butter Cup Brownies
Photos
Playlist
“Beans and Cornbread” by Louis Jordan & His Tympany Five
“Prayers and Pinto Beans” by Donna, Patsy and Roni Stoneman
"Black Beans and Rice” by Mission Mountain
This program aired on February 16, 2012.