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Something to Think About: Beans Ain’t Meat, But They’ll Still Work
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June 14, 2026
A lot of us grew up with meat sitting in the center of the plate like it owned the deed to the kitchen. Beans were the side dish, and greens were the side dish. Cornbread helped hold the meal together, and the meat was treated like the main event. Then…
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Something to Think About: Easy Can Visit, But It Doesn’t Get a Key
June 14, 2026
Some days the plan changes. You may have every intention of cooking from scratch. You may have the beans ready, the greens picked out, the seasonings waiting, and a fine little supper already built in your mind. Then life walks through the kitchen, moves…