Wednesday, August 17, 2016

Half Runners

My grandmother told me to plant half runners this year, and I've been waiting for them to get long and plump.  I finally had a day I could go pick a batch from the garden. 

When I brought them up, I had a helper to string them for me while I chopped potatoes and onions and garlic.
Our HVAC had died and we were trying not to heat up the house, so I cooked them on the grill burner.  They were delicious!  I am hoping I will have enough to can a bunch in addition to eating them fresh.  I love green beans. 

21 comments:

  1. Out on the prairieAugust 17, 2016 at 5:27 AM

    Made a whole meal out of them the other day

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  2. AnnetteAugust 17, 2016 at 5:58 AM

    I bet they tasted yummy on the grill. So sorry to hear your AC stopped working in this weather...stay cool! (I love your helper.)

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  3. TomAugust 17, 2016 at 6:32 AM

    with this heat, I'm a half runner!

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  4. PioneerPreppyAugust 17, 2016 at 7:13 AM

    My son would love you forever too he is the biggest green bean fan I know of. He would be right there helping as well.

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  5. Tanya BreeseAugust 17, 2016 at 8:29 AM

    what a cute helper! i love green beans too...sorry about your ac :(

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  6. Sunnybrook FarmAugust 17, 2016 at 8:57 AM

    I like beans stir fried with soy, ginger and some garlic.

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  7. Busy Bee SuzAugust 17, 2016 at 9:10 AM

    How delicious!!! I hope you get your a/c running soon.

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  8. Ginny HartzlerAugust 17, 2016 at 1:03 PM

    What an adorable picture! I believe in teaching boys to cook, so they can take care of themselves when they move out. I have never heard of this kind of beans, but I love green beans. Are there any whole runners? Will you wait till next year to get your air fixed? Thankfully it is to get a bit cooler the rest of the week.

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  9. Tina Fariss BarbourAugust 17, 2016 at 4:50 PM

    I've never heard of half runners--is that another name for green beans, or a type of green beans? I bet they taste good. And what a cute helper you had!

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  10. An Apel a DayAugust 17, 2016 at 5:44 PM

    I looks like you have a great helper there.

    We just canned tomato sauce this last weekend. I want to work on jam, but will wait until the weather cools down a bit.

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  11. camp and cottage livingAugust 17, 2016 at 7:25 PM

    What a cute helper, Lisa! I love green beans with onion and new potatoes-yum.

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  12. LinAugust 17, 2016 at 8:36 PM

    Yum! Fresh from the garden...can't be beat!

    Hope the air is fixed soon. And without too much effort and change.

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  13. AnonymousAugust 17, 2016 at 10:09 PM

    This variety was my mom's favorite and is what John always grew for her. Your helper is so sweet.

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  14. Betsy Banks AdamsAugust 17, 2016 at 10:33 PM

    What a great helper you have.... He's such a CUTIE...

    Bet that dinner and especially those half-runners were delicious... YUM...

    Hope you get your AC fixed soon.. It's been SO hot here... Maybe it's not as hot where you are... I HOPE.

    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  15. Endah MurniyatiAugust 18, 2016 at 12:01 AM

    You have a cute helper

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  16. LindaAugust 18, 2016 at 2:09 AM

    Good job all the way around.

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  17. SallyAugust 18, 2016 at 3:12 PM

    You sure had a precious little helper there, Lisa.

    I hadn't heard the term half runners, but they sure look nice.

    xoxo

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  18. Buttons ThoughtsAugust 18, 2016 at 3:18 PM

    I love green beans too and you helper looks like he is enjoying himself very much. Too bad about the AC it has been hot here too. Hug B

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  19. Optimistic ExistentialistAugust 19, 2016 at 2:11 AM

    This photo reminds me of when I used to break the green beans with my grandma. Good memories :)

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  20. Small KucingAugust 19, 2016 at 3:41 AM

    cooking in a grill? Sure sound delicious .

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  21. Tweedles -- that's meAugust 20, 2016 at 12:59 AM

    Yum!
    love
    tweedles

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