The Chronicle Food & Wine staff is fortunate to have a garden on the roof of our building, to grow herbs and seasonal produce to inspire many of our recipes. Today's dish, Scarlet Runner Beans & Bacon ...

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Q: I have learned the importance of planting the right varieties for successful harvests in the fog zone. I've had good results, especially in regard to flavor with bush beans, primarily the variety ...

Cook the beans: Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat and cook onion until charred. Remove from heat and add beans and stock. Return to low heat, add the garlic-herb sachet and cook beans ...

Runner beans come in a range of varieties and can be easily grown as climbers or in containers. These stringless beans are ideal for adding to home-cooked meals, offering a large harvest throughout ...