“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.”
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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.
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.
Pinto Pineapple Muffins
Celebrate the delicious versatility of beans with these Pinto Pineapple Muffins made with Colorado pintos!
Chili Roasted Garbanzo Beans
Enjoy this video on how to make Roasted Chile Garbanzo Beans (aka Chickpeas).
Colorado Pinto Bean Pasta Fazool Recipe
Yum, Pasta Fazool with Colorado pinto beans! Created by Chef Adamo with Greg Bloom of Barber’s Foods.
Interview with Larry Lande of Northern Feed and Bean
Larry Lande, owner of Northern Feed and Bean, discuss the Colorado bean industry with Greg Bloom, owner of Barber’s Foods, a Denver food distributor that sells Colorado beans.
Colorado Bean Harvest
Wondering what a Colorado bean harvest looks like? Check it out! Greg Bloom of Barber’s Foods and Chef Jackson Lamb of Metropolitan State University will be our guides.