BEAN There, Loved That — Meatless Meals for the Nine Days and Every Day

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The Nine Days mean rethinking dinner for a little while, but they might also introduce you to a few recipes you’ll keep making long after. Mimi turns chickpeas and black beans into two colorful, seriously satisfying meals with BIG flavor and plenty of personality. Who knew your pantry could pull off dinner this well?

Get the full recipes for Mimi’s Chickpea Shawarma and Black Bean Fajitas!

Please note: This episode was filmed before the Nine Days. Many people avoid hiking and other recreational outings during this time. Please follow your family’s minhag and enjoy this episode whenever appropriate.

📍 White Mountain National Forest
Lafayette Place Campground
I-93, Franconia, NH 03580

🥾 Mount Lafayette and Franconia Ridge Trail Loop
• Distance: 9 miles
• Route Type: Loop
• Difficulty: Hard
• Elevation Gain: 3,809 ft.

ℹ️ Hike Info
Beginning near the Lafayette Campground in Franconia Notch State Park, this great hike offers some of the best views in New England! As a bonus, you will ascend THREE peaks including the highest mountain outside the Presidential Range – Mount Lafayette.

🧭 Good to Know
Some sections are not marked well so you may want to download the offline map. Conditions in the Whites are extremely variable and can turn dangerous very quickly in all seasons. The forest service recommends all hikers come prepared with adequate clothing, extra…

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