Runner beans are one of the easiest vegetables to grow, but they don’t last long and are best eaten within 3 days of picking. Not great if you can't get through the glut OR you've been away from home.

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Vermont cranberry and black beans from Lewis Creek Farm and Jacob’s Cattle beans from Morningstar Farm Credit: Melissa Pasanen Despite New England’s proud tradition of maple baked beans, Jeannette ...