Over the years many have used other beans as substitutions. Leftovers will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 1 week ...

Green beans should have a bright ... They should not look wilted, discoloured or brown. They are best eaten when young and tender. To tell how fresh they are, snap one in half.

Broad beans are at their best from the end of May through to mid-July, when the pods are pale green and soft and the ... broad beans with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and piling the verdant ...