Uses of Beans. Because seeds contain much protein, beans are useful as a meat substitute and in different parts of the world are a characteristic itemâoften a stapleâof the national fare. Baked beans, cooked for hours with pork or molasses or both, are a traditional New England dish. Share | Cite. Because seeds contain much protein, beans are useful as a meat substitute and in different parts of the world are a characteristic itemâoften a stapleâof the national fare.
Shoppers take note: Costco announced this week it is increasing its membership fees by 1o percent starting Nov. 1, just in time for the holiday season.
There are two kinds of membership. The Goldstar membership costs $50 per year and you get the privilege of shopping at Costco. The Executive membership costs $100 and you get 2% reward on most purchases in addition. The price of membership is going up in 2012 to $55 and $110, respectively.In 2011, we signed up for the executive membership because Costco promised that if we donât get at least $50 reward, then they will make up the differences. We just received the 2% reward recently and our reward was $26.he price of membership is going up in 2012 to $55 and $110, respectively. In 2011, we signed up for the executive membership because Costco promised that if we donât get at least $50 reward, then they will make up the differences. We just received the 2% reward recently and our reward was $26.