Origin story: "They are believed to have originated in Turkey and Syria some 10,000 years ago," says Katherine Yaphe, co-founder of Beanstory."They traveled through the Middle East, made their way ...

Garbanzo Beans to the Rescue. ... The Methaphone—a clear slab of smartphone-shaped acrylic—is part cheeky art project, part helpful tool for those looking to curb their phone addiction.

When pursuing the perfect bean dip, you either end up with a claggy, dense, muddy brick, or a light, smooth, silky spread. Let’s avoid the brick.