As if to prove my point about Mark Bittman's straightforward and yet inspiring ways with food, his post yesterday featured that summer staple, bean salads. Not being content to give just one recipe, he does a wonderful "theme and variations" post on bean salad Indian style, French style, Greek style (in the printed recipe area), Japanese style, and Texas style. The diffferent bean colors, herbs and condiments makes for a world tour of flavors that demonstrates why I enjoy learning from Mr. Bittman so much.
Since our older son Evan has been exploring Veganism, I have shared several recipes with him that feature garbanzo beans. I hope to share them here soon, but in the mean time you can get a sneak preview by reading Evan's fine and entertaining article, Battle of the Beans.
Did you read it? Good. So tell me: What is YOUR vote for the best bean of all beans? Let me know in the comment section by the fourth of July and I'll post links to your bean recipes if you have one to share on your blog.
Let the battle of the beans begin.
Does the vanilla bean count?
Har har. Actually I wlll be using cannellini in a crostini spread very soon, but haven't made up the recipe yet.
Until then, here is my VANILLA bean link:
http://cakegrrlscakery.blogspot.com/2007/06/kickin-out-slow-jams.html
Posted by: cakegrrl | June 28, 2007 at 12:37 PM