Throughout its history, Boston has been linked to beans.
Surely the lowly legume is not the sort of association city
forefathers would have sought when striving to cast their city's
mark in the New World. But find each other they did -- as
evidenced by the names Beantown, Boston baked beans, Beanpot
Hockey Tourney and the Boston bean pot, among others.
It hasn't been until the 1900s, however, with its emphasis on
healthy eating, that the homey image of a bubbling pot of beans
has gained cache. Beans are of the moment, the very
definition of what our food should be about -- carbohydrate and
fiber rich. It hasn't been until the 1900s, however, with
its emphasis on healthy eating, that the homey image of a
bubbling pot of beans has gained cache. Beans are of the
moment, the very definition of what our food should be about --
carbohydrate and fiber rich. The fondue pots and huge
electric skillets of earlier eras have been replaced by the
traditional stoneware bean pot, the most potent image your
kitchen can display to show that you are eating "right" for our
times."
This super popular cookbook, written by Merilyn DeVos,
multiplies many times your Official Boston Bean Pot investment,
and brings in a return of over 75 delicious, delightful and
delectable recipes for your enjoyment.
