February is pulling double duty this year. It's both Heart Health Month and  Black History Month, and there's one humble, hardworking ingredient that deserves a standing ovation for both occasions: beans. These little nutritional powerhouses are packed with fiber, plant-based protein, and an impressive lineup of vitamins and minerals like folate, iron, and magnesium. Fiber, in particular, is the heart's best friend. It helps lower LDL (bad) cholesterol, regulate blood pressur

The end of August is upon us and I recently taught my final garden workshop of the season. The theme was about black-eyed peas and...