Since u bean gone. Inflation-weary Americans are turning back to the humble and affordable legume — and that’s good news, according to nutrition experts who tout the high protein, high fiber, low fat staple and what it can do for your overall health. Beans are “a nutrient powerhouse,” Amy Bragagnini, a registered dietitian and spokesperson for … Read more
As Carrie Underwood prepares to take Katy Perry’s seat on the “American Idol” judging panel, the country superstar confessed a challenge she will face. When asked what kind of judge she would be on the popular singing competition show, she admitted, “I do have a big problem … I can’t lie.” “I feel like I’ll … Read more
Don’t get roasted for serving stale coffee beans — java experts swear by this little-known hack for freshness. According to Food & Wine, coffee connoisseurs’ best kept secret to fresh beans is to freeze them. But there’s a caveat: there can’t be any air or moisture in the bag, coffee consultant Jaymie Lao claimed. And … Read more
LONDON/ACCRA — Major African cocoa plants in Ivory Coast and Ghana have stopped or cut processing because they cannot afford to buy beans, four trading sources said, meaning chocolate prices around the world are likely to soar. Chocolate-makers have already increased prices to consumers, after three years of poor cocoa harvests, with a fourth expected, … Read more
A Sydney, Australia woman who found a mound of baked beans in her mailbox may have uncovered a sinister new trend in her quiet community. Margaret Khursigara was stunned to find her letterbox overflowing with beans when she checked her mail on Saturday morning. Confused by the strange delivery at her West Pennant Hills cul-de-sac … Read more