by Timaree Hagenburger | Jul 27, 2016 | Condiments, Ingredients, Supermarkets, Trader Joe's
When purchasing BBQ sauce, look for one that does not contain High Fructose Corn Syrup or artificial sweeteners. Also, tomato puree should be the first ingredient! Then, you can compare sodium levels if you are trying to decide between a few choices. I will be sure to...
by Timaree Hagenburger | Jul 27, 2016 | Ingredients, Legumes (Beans/Peas/Lentils), Online/Amazon, Supermarkets
Cooked beans are now being packaged in bags and boxes to as an alternative to cans liner with BPA.
by Timaree Hagenburger | Jul 27, 2016 | Costco, Ingredients, Supermarkets
When shopping for canned beans, be sure to look for those marked “BPA free” – though it is probably best to cook beans from dry when you can! I have found that organic varieties of canned beans are packed in much less sodium (85 mg/svg vs 440...
by Timaree Hagenburger | Jul 27, 2016 | Ingredients, Legumes (Beans/Peas/Lentils), Supermarkets
Although the sodium is a bit high on this product, it is an occasional (treat) – and makes a yummy topping for our Southwestern Loaded Potato when we don’t have any of my Seasoned Black Beans on hand (recipes in The Foodie Bar Way). Look for the 50% Less...
by Timaree Hagenburger | Jul 27, 2016 | Ingredients, Legumes (Beans/Peas/Lentils), Online/Amazon, Supermarkets
My favorite dry beans are grown right here in Northern California by Chip and Bobbie Morris (Elegant Beans and Beyond). These heirloom beans are available at our Raley’s, Bel Air and Nob Hill stores, as well as online.
