The Magical Fruit

This morning I spent in the garden picking black bean pods. I wasn't sure when to pick the pods and, for once, Google failed me. I probably waited a week too long as a lot of the pods were dried, but from what I can tell, it shouldn't make much difference. I picked a cloth grocery bag full of bean pods and got medium-sized bowl full of black beans. It took most of the afternoon to shell all the beans, but I think it will be worth it. We're a big fan of black beans here on the farm, and I'm excited to try them since we try to grow a lot of what we eat, whether it be meat, eggs or vegetables, because you just don't know what you're getting at the store. But since we can't afford to buy organic everything (who can?) I still get quite a few things at the grocery store. I just thought that black beans would be one less thing I would have to buy. Although, I will have to be better at planning my dinners as the beans have to soak overnight, but that's the small price you pay for growing your own.

I have to dry the beans on a cookie sheet, but I can't remember for how long or how warm so hopefully Google won't disappoint me again.