Kickin’ it kidney bean style

Welcome, class, to today’s Fresh Pick: KIDNEY BEANSParticularly popular for chili con carne and red beans and rice, this firm, medium-size bean has a dark red skin and cream-colored flesh. Its popularity can be attributed to its full-bodied flavor. On the...

Far out! Farfalle!

Welcome, class, to today’s Fresh Pick: FARFALLEFarfalle [fahr-FAH-lay], named after the Italian word for and made in the shape of butterflies, are also known as “bowtie” pasta.Dating back to the 1500s, farfalle originated in Lombardia and...