Earlier this month (May 2022), Colorado beans were featured on the CO-Horts Blog, which shares advice and observations from Colorado State University Extension Horticulture Agents and Specialists. Read this excerpt of the first paragraph and then head over to read the full blog!
Recent Posts
Bean Dip on the Blender Bike!
We had the pleasure of being at the Spring Science Extravaganza hosted by the Little Shop of Physics at Colorado State University. In the theme of talking about the ‘Energy of Food,’ we were there making bean dip on a blender bike! Or rather, recruiting enthusiastic volunteers to help us pedal and whip up some delicious pinto bean and salsa dip.
Jason Webb Talks Black-Eyed Peas!
Jason Webb of Trinidad Benham recently starred in a video on cowpeas AND a KUNC NPR for Northern Colorado podcast. Jason is incredibly knowledgeable and passionate – bravo, Jason!
Smoked Beans
Just in case the words “smoked beans” aren’t enough to make you salivate, check out this video to see what G-Que BBQ is doing with beans to make them the star of the show, as they deserve!
A Piece of Colorado Bean History
“That’s an old school Farmer Bean Bag I found. Used up til the mid 80’s and use to be hand sewn! Pretty cool piece of company history.”
Kicking Off 2022 with Beans!
There is no better way to start off the new year than with beans, especially Colorado beans! Here is a webinar Chelsea Didinger led for the Colorado State University (CSU) Extension horticulture team and Colorado Master Gardeners. The webinar touches on various aspects of beans, including interesting food science tidbits, what the […]
Celebrate National Soup Month with Colorado Pintos!
Colorado pinto beans are perfect any day of the year, but there is something extra special about a Colorado pinto and ham soup in winter.
Colorado Proud Beans
Looking for more information on the benefits of beans? Or how about cooking tips and a quick, tasty recipe idea? Then, here is a brief handout for you!
Exploring the Benefits of Beans from Field to Table
Of course, beans are delicious – but, they are also known for their incredible nutritional profile and numerous environmental benefits. Check out this webinar recording to find out more!
Eat Black-Eyed Peas for Good Luck
There is a tradition that eating black-eyed peas on New Year’s Day can bring good luck and financial prosperity for the new year. 9News Denver interviewed our Outreach Director, Chelsea Didinger, to hear about this tradition, black-eyed peas in Colorado, and a tasty recipe.