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This past week, I found long beans at the Farmers Market and pluots (a cross between plums and apricots) at MOON Co-op. Having written about plums last week, I’ve opted to focus on long beans this ...

Eating long beans to symbolize a long life is a hallmark of Chinese New Year. These beans can be found in well-stocked grocers and most Asian markets. They often go by other names, including asparagus ...

Taao-hia-chao is the Hmong name for long beans. These are now available at your local farmers markets. You can substitute long beans for any recipe calling for green beans, since the taste is similar.