Beans

Dinner last night included the first harvest of Gold Marie Vining Beans and Dow Purple Podded Beans. They were sauteed in olive oil with a dash of garlic salt and pepper. I liked the GM, even though I thought I wouldn't. They are larger and flatter at maturity than what one would traditionally think of as a snap bean but the flavor is excellent. Gregory thought they were "squeakier" to chew than the DP beans. The flavor of the DP beans didn't terribly impress me and it's so disappointing that they lose that vivid color when they're cooked. I don't know if I can justify growing them again just for the color when regular old Blue Lakes taste so much better. We'll see.