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Annie C
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Scarlet runner beans

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Scarlet runner beans
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Green beans

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Maxine Walker replied to Annie C's discussion 'Scarlet runner beans'
Early and some into mid-season I found I could cook Scarlett runners just like pole beans even tho they were upwards of 4 inches long. After that the "strings" were too tough, wouldn't pull off and didn't break down with cooking. I chewed on them ...
October 12
Irene replied to Annie C's discussion 'Scarlet runner beans'
They really are startlingly pink, aren't they? Unfortunately (or fortunately, depending on how you like your soup to look) the color fades when they get cooked in the soup. But when they're pink like that they're really tender and nice. I always ...
October 11
Annie C replied to Annie C's discussion 'Scarlet runner beans'
Thanks, Irene. Does it matter that the beans inside the green pods look so darn bright pink? I'd love to use them in soups! And great idea about making a veggie broth out of all the stuff I harvested but maybe shouldn't have!!!
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Irene replied to Annie C's discussion 'Scarlet runner beans'
Hi, Annie -- Like you, I've just harvested all my scarlet runners due to impending frost and, like you, I find myself with a big basket of huge beans. Past experience has taught me that the old pods have a tough inner layer that never softens no ...
October 11
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Scarlet runner beans
Hi all, I harvested (due to possible frost) a LOT of scarlet runner beans, most past the snap stage (they are swollen with beans). Any good ideas for how to use them? Pickling? Are they too big to use as food? If so, do you think they will still d...
October 11
Annie C replied to Renee Mongiovi's discussion 'Green beans'
Lucky you! I eat them blanched with butter, pepper and salt. Decadent. Hey, does anyone have any good ideas for what I can do with a lot of scarlet runner beans that are past the snap stage? (are swelling with beans). I should have left them on th...
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At 4:57pm on October 11, 2009, Jessica said…
Good to hear from you! Yes, had plenty of fun this summer.
I don't know about the Runner Beans...wish I could help. I used to grow them as ornamentals.
I still have some tomatoes hanging on, some ripe and tons of green...but I think I'm done...Not a spare inch left in the freezer!
At 1:45pm on October 9, 2009, Jessica said…
Hey, Annie!
It's been a long time...I got busy back in February and am coming up for air finally. How are you?

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Where do you live and garden?
South Portland Maine
How long have you been growing food?
4-10 years
Dream garden travel destination:
Southern France
Favorite foods:
Haricots verts, pizza, any stinky cheese, chardonnay (not a food I know, but...)

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Hi all,
I just came across this song on a children's music site and I just had to share it!!!! It was written, and is sung here, by Pam Donkin. Click here for a very upbeat little song: http://www.cmnonline.org/PeaceResults.aspx?ID=317
Enjoy!!
Annie

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Hello Sumitra, Thankyou for sharing your pictures. Your students are beautiful. I thought of you the other day as I watched a documentary about Nepal on the television.
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Thanks Raul, gardening gives me pleasure as well as fresh vegetables as well, and off course an family tie!
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lovely memories Everett, thanks for sharing.
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