Good Morning and Happy Spring! Have you noticed that over the past month we have added 75+ new products to Green Bean?? My excitement over the store opening for the next week has me like a kid on Christmas morning! …
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Stepping into Spring with Seasonal Salads and Light Pasta Dishes
Good Morning! The Spring Equinox is next week on Wednesday, March 20th, and thankfully the spring weather is finally making its debut! With the air warming, it’s time to pull out of the winter slumber and start to become more …
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St. Paddy’s Day Celebration
Good morning! If you have been with us for a while, you may remember me saying that I have a great grandmother from County Kerry, Ireland. Her cultural heritage shines through me with my love of oats, potatoes, butter, and …
Healthy Living
March Newsletter: Prediabetes: What is it? And How to Eat to Reverse it.
Prediabetes is a condition in which blood sugar is higher than normal, but not high enough to be considered type 2 diabetes. It is estimated that 84 million Americans have prediabetes and 90% of those people don’t even know they …
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Boeckmann Family Farm: Grass-Fed Beef and Pasture-Raised Pork
The Boeckmann Family Farm is a family of six from Loose Creek, Missouri. They raise poultry, South Poll cattle and Mangalista pork. Their cattle are 100% grass-fed and their pork and poultry are pasture-raised. Their animals do not receive antibiotics, …
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Quick and Easy Ideas for Cooking a Bird
Good morning! I’m super excited about the new offerings we have from Miller Amish Country Poultry! We love chicken in our house because it’s usually quick to cook, and it tends to be very affordable. Although, chicken breast is our …
Healthy Living
Fermented Drinks: Kombucha & Kefir
Confused about the plethora of fermented beverages out there? Let’s break down two of the most popular: Kombucha and Kefir. Kefir and Kombucha are fermented beverages that use a SCOBY (symbiotic colony of bacteria and yeast) to ferment their base …
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New Sustainable Seafood Now Available!
Try new smoked salmon, wild-caught shrimp, traceable tuna that supports preservation of artisanal fisherman, salmon burgers, and more! With February being American Heart Month, it couldn’t be a better time to stock up on heart healthy seafood, especially those that …
Community
Interview with Chef Dallas McGarity
We recently had an exclusive Q&A with Chef Dallas McGarity, Executive Chef and Owner of The Fat Lamb Modern Kitchen and Bar and Portage House restaurant in the Kentuckiana area. Learn more about Chef McGarity and his dedication to using …
Community
A Special Message from Matt, Our Co-Founder
Green Bean has launched a new online store with an improved shopping experience, and increased service options for greater flexibility! Learn more about the upgrades, and where Green Bean is headed in 2019.
Healthy Living
February Newsletter: Eating for Hearth Health
For nearly 90 years heart disease has been the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. February is American Heart Month. Learn how to help protect your heart by reading this month's newsletter.
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Valentine’s Day Treats for Your Special Someone
If you're gifting chocolate this Valentine's Day, consider Endangered Species and Theo Chocolate. Both use quality, clean ingredients and support sustainable farmers that grow cocoa beans to make their delicious chocolates.
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Foods to Combat Cold & Flu Season
Did you know garlic contains allicin that acts as a natural antibiotic and antiviral agent? If you're ill, get on the road to recovery with other foods like garlic that boost your immune system, such as apple cider vinegar, fermented …
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Winning Game Day Appetizers
Game day is just as much about the appetizers. Whether you want to whip something up in the kitchen, or open a couple packages and call it a day, we have it all! Try slow cooker grape jam and BBQ …
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Do You Know What to Eat Before & After Exercising?
It’s no secret how you fuel your body pre/post workout makes a difference. See tips for which foods can best benefit your exercise routine!