The Hmong name for long beans is taao-hia-chao. Long beans taste similar to the North American green bean. You can substitute them for any recipe calling for green beans. This climbing bean can grow up to 12 feet long, but most of them at the farmers’ market will be about 20 inches long. When picking...Read More

A zesty and refreshing summer salad that combines all the great Mediterranean flavors! INGREDIENTS: 2 (15 oz.) cans garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed 1/2 lb. Feta cheese, cubed 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1/2 cup fresh parsley, coarsely chopped 5 tablespoons olive oil 1 lemon, juiced 1 clove...Read More