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Laura® beans make great sprouting beans too!!
Laura Soybeans are great for soymilk, tofu, miso, tempeh and boiling , but did you know that Laura soybeans are also great for making soybean sprouts. Due to the Covid 19 pandemic we were overwhelmed with demand for our Laura beans and our Natto size soybeans. Some people had been using the natto size beans [...]
How to make soy burgers that taste great
Veggie burgers have been having a moment recently. Just look at the always growing variety of veggier burger options you can find in the frozen aisles at grocery stores and on the menus of restaurants — even fast food establishments. Consumers have begun demanding more and more quality meatless alternatives to traditional beef hamburgers. Soy [...]
2020 Laura® Soybeans are in the ground!
The 2020 crop of Laura® Soybeans is in the ground and are waiting to push through the soil. We finished planting the soybeans on May 10th, Mother's Day. This is the earliest we have finished planting in several years. The ground was in great condition and the weather has been spectacular. Saturday evening and Sunday [...]
Soybean sprouting made easy!
Wanted to update my blog about sprouting either Laura® Soybeans or the Natto Soybeans. I started on the initial soak of both the Laura® soybeans and the Natto Soybeans on April 27th in the evening. After following the directions below by this morning; only that short length of time I ended up with good sprouts [...]
Here's what you need to know about how to store soybeans
Soybeans are the perfect item to have on-hand in the kitchen for anyone who appreciates healthy foods that have multiple uses. When it comes to health benefits, soy is hard to beat. Soybeans are highly regarded for being high in natural, plant-based protein, plus there are many other reasons to include more soy in any person’s [...]
Why the best vegan soy burgers are the ones you make at home
Not all soy burgers are created equal. That’s true of most vegan or vegetarian foods, to be honest, but certain differences really stand out when you are searching for the healthiest, tastiest hamburger alternative. Want to know the truth? To find the soy burger that tastes best and is best for you, you are better off [...]
Laura® soybean Hummus easy DIY recipe
Not only do Laura® Soybean make great tasting soymilk, tempeh and tofu, they also make great tasting hummus! Here is an easy recipe to make homemade soy hummus:Ingredient list: 1.5 cups of boiled or pressure cooked Laura® Soybeans Soak your Laura® soybeans overnight and then boil for 2 hours or if you have a pressure cooker (instant [...]
Everything you need to know about okara - and what you can do with it
If you have ever made soy milk or tofu, then you know that the process leaves behind a pulp made up of all the insoluble parts that are left over after pureed soybeans have been filtered. That white or yellow substance, a byproduct of tofu and soy milk, is known as okara. It’s also called soy [...]
Easy DIY Tosteds clusters with dates and dark chocolate.
Here is an easy DIY recipe for Tosteds and date clusters covered in dark chocolate. Nut free and gluten free and made with roasted Laura® soybeans.Ingredients: 10 ounces of dates (I use medjool dates but you may use whatever dates you have available)1 Cup of Tosteds roasted Laura® Soybeans)1 Cup of your favorite dark chocolate [...]
Easy Vegan Chili made with Laura® Soybeans
Recently I decided it was time to give our local chili cookoff and I wanted to use Laura® soybeans as one of the beans in the vegan mix. So I scanned the web for tips and tricks on how to make a chili that everyone would love without animal products. Here is what I came [...]