Bean leaves, often an overlooked part of the bean plant, present a tender and subtly flavored green alternative in the culinary world. With their soft texture and delicate, herbaceous flavor, they serve as an excellent addition to salads, soups, and stir-fries. They can be steamed or lightly sautéed to preserve their bright green hue and mild, earthy taste, which is reminiscent of the beans they precede. Bean leaves can also be a creative garnish atop savory dishes, bringing both nutrition and a hint of freshness to every bite.
Just a few minutes down the road from the Fresh Harvest office and warehouse, there's a small piece of property on a pond in the woods. Farmer Cody Burnett faithfully manages the cultivation of this land with his team of farmhands from the Clarkston community. Together they plant and harvest an inordinate amount of organically grown produce, both for Fresh Harvest customers and for the Share the Harvest Market in Clarkston. Growing culturally relevant food for refugees from around the world means that the Fresh Harvest Garden looks a bit different than most Georgia farms, and we wouldn't have it any other way.
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