Iris and Honey is a food and lifestyle blog with an emphasis on local farms and businesses in Central PA.
When my great grandparents immigrated to the United States from Northern Italy, a friend or family member hid these green bean seeds in their coat, and we’ve been growing them here ever since. Read more about my grandfather and his garden. I love picking ripe green beans from the vine…
Disclosure: I was provided free product from Gazebo Room in exchange for this post; however all thoughts and opinions are my own. In my CSA from Strites’ Orchard last week, I received sweet potatoes, peppers, apples, kale, and corn. I also received green beans. Green beans are such a nutritious…
This week’s CSA is the probably the best one yet. It definitely is looking like summer here. I received peaches, sweet corn, green beans, zucchini, lettuce, and Swiss chard. Each week a newsletter is sent with the CSA explaining how to keep the fruits and vegetables fresh as well as…