Ode to Beans

I have been traveling to St. George every weekend for the last 3 weeks to go to nutritional cooking classes with my daughter. Ihave learned to cook beans. Ok, ok, I know. I really should know this stuff by now. But those of you who are familiar with me know that I am more artist than cook (yes, cooking is an art, just not MY art!) and anything in the kitchen is fair game for the studio (and much more likely to be used there than in the kitchen!).

My Bean Pantry!

Beans are such a mainstay of life, but honestly, they have been a mystery to me. Until now. I really had no idea that such amazing health benefits could be had in the simple, yet complicated bean. Thank you Janet Hailstone for teaching me! A wonder in the kitchen Miss Janet is! And an even bigger wonder to be able to interest me in better living and yes, the 'art' of cooking. I am soaking two types of beans as I type and sprouting. Yahoo!!! It seemed so impossible but I LOVE IT! And since I have been cooking this way, I feel great!

You never know when an idea will spring to life. As I was sitting in class Saturday it struck...I will have a 'Bead Soup' party! A what?!!! A bead soup party, a party where we taste great healthy food (trust me, it's yummy! And this from the eat out queen!) and bead! Please join us! PLEASE!! (not that I am begging or anything!) And if you are in the St. George area, we will have one there, too! (thanks for volunteering, Kel! :)

So I have learned that cooking is in fact part of my 'new art' and beads of course, are a staple. It will be great fun! I will let you know how this all develops as I move forward with this plan....See you there!

NEW BEADS (Just click picture to visit my store)

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