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Sweet or salty: Home soy milk has many flavor options
Soy milk is one of the most popular byproducts of soybeans for a reason. Many reasons, actually. It tastes great, it’s healthy and you can make it at home in your own kitchen. But do you know how versatile soy milk is? It’s easy to add some flavor here and there, increase the sweetness or [...]
8 facts you should know about soy milk
Soy milk has so many health benefits, plus it tastes delicious. But there is so much to this nutritious dairy alternative that many people don’t know. From the specific health advantages of drinking soy milk, to how easy it is to make, to how much money you can save by making your own soy milk [...]
Delicious easy Tempeh Salad
One of my favorite ways to enjoy soybeans is in the form Tempeh, a fermented soy dish that is delightfully healthy adding protein and other soy nutrients to any dish. I like Tempeh best when it is topping a salad of fresh garden greens. Preparing the Tempeh is simple, I put 2 tbsp of Avocado oil and a [...]
July 1st 2020 crop update on Laura® Soybeans
I can't believe it is already July 1st! The pandemic really changed how I watched the calendar, it seems like it was just yesterday we were still dealing with snow, cold and icy conditions along with the lockdown. We were so fortunate to have our daughter back at the farm to help with packaging the [...]
Sprouting soybeans: How to sprout and why you should start
As a fan of soybeans, you likely already know about the many health benefits these little legumes contain and the fact that they are so widely used to make a variety of delicious products. But have you ever considered sprouting soybeans? If you have never sprouted any type of bean before, let alone soybeans, then now [...]
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 [...]