POTATO BEANS are excellent sources of protein and fibre – and they could be grown in the UK

From chia seeds to kale leaves, several trendy ‘superfoods’ have gained in popularity in recent years.  And a new study suggests that the next superfood to take the UK by storm could be the potato bean.   The wild plant is high in protein and fibre, and could be grown in the UK and offer an … Read more

Freeze meanz Heinz! Baked beans will be sold FROZEN as company looks to rebrand tinned snack’s image

Freeze meanz Heinz! Baked beans will be sold FROZEN as company looks to rebrand the tinned snack’s image Move is part of a plan to ‘liberate’ baked beans from their old-fashioned image Food giant will expand the product into new formats – including a frozen option  The push began with the launch of a microwaveable … Read more

Dream dinners: Hunter’s chicken with smashed white beans 

Dream dinners: Hunter’s chicken with smashed white beans By Heather Thomas & Alina Tierney Published: 00:02 GMT, 31 January 2021 | Updated: 00:02 GMT, 31 January 2021 The smashed beans help to soak up the delicious sauce, as well as providing protein and dietary fibre. Both the butter beans and spinach contain calcium, magnesium and … Read more

The 10-hour diet: Chorizo, fennel, sweet potato, onions and butter beans

The 10-hour diet: Chorizo, fennel, sweet potato, onions and butter beans By Jeannette Hyde Published: 00:02 GMT, 24 January 2021 | Updated: 00:02 GMT, 24 January 2021 SERVES 4 6 large chorizo sausages (around 400g in total), cut into large chunks (about 4 pieces per sausage) 1 fennel, topped (reserving fronds) and tailed, cut into … Read more

Fava beans, anyone? Growing steaks from human cells not ‘technically’ cannibalism, makers say 

You are what you eat: Scientists create ‘grow-your-own’ steak kit using HUMAN cells and blood – but insist it is not ‘technically’ cannibalism Researchers dubbed the meat Ouroboros Steaks, after the snake eating itself  They culture human cells in growth serum made from discarded human blood The concept was nominated for a 2020 ‘Beazley Designs of the Year’ award  … Read more

A slice of comfort: Slow-roasted lamb shoulder with white beans and romesco 

A slice of comfort: Slow-roasted lamb shoulder with white beans and romesco By Danielle Alvarez Published: 00:02 GMT, 1 November 2020 | Updated: 00:02 GMT, 1 November 2020 SERVES 6 1 x 2.25kg-2.5kg lamb shoulder, on the bone 2 tbsp olive oil, plus extra to serve juice of 1 lemon ½ bunch thyme, leaves picked BEANS … Read more

Shane Warne would bring CANNED baked beans to cafes for family breakfasts

‘That’s how much he loved them!’ Cricket legend Shane Warne would bring CANNED baked beans to cafes for family breakfasts… as his son Jackson, 21, reveals all about growing up with the sporting icon By Nicole Douglas For Daily Mail Australia Published: 06:16 GMT, 28 October 2020 | Updated: 06:16 GMT, 28 October 2020 Jackson … Read more

Social media users baffled after discovering baked beans spilled on children’s playground equipment 

Not the best idea in Heinz-sight! Mother’s discovery of baked beans on the swing set and roundabout in the local park leaves social media users baffled as they joke it ‘could be Banksy’ Southampton parent baffled after finding baked beans scattered across a park Left on swings, roundabout and basket ball area of Chapel Street park … Read more

Sainsbury’s selling 2.5kg cans of beans worth £2.10 for just 63p to clear coronavirus stock

Sainsbury’s is selling bumper sized 2.5kg cans of beans worth £2.10 for just 63p to clear stock it bought during height of coronavirus panic buying Supermarket chain teamed up with Brakes to fill their shelves when shoppers began bulk-buying out of panic when the coronavirus pandemic began in the UK Brakes usually supplies the food … Read more