beans

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Beans weren’t just beans; they were something that needed to bubble away on the stove for hours.

From Salon • Jun. 16, 2026

Extras: One of the things I love most about marinated beans is their restraint.

From Salon • Jun. 16, 2026

On a graduate student’s budget, and later a public radio paycheck, it felt almost decadent: a bowl of beans dressed generously with olive oil, lemon and whatever herbs happened to be in season.

From Salon • Jun. 16, 2026

The result is less salad than preservation: tender beans suspended in a fragrant pool of olive oil that’s perfect for spooning over toast or scooping up with vegetables.

From Salon • Jun. 16, 2026

Daddy kept a beautiful garden in her backyard, with rows of string beans, rhubarb, potatoes, onions, scallions, carrots, radishes, and beans.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson