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.
Given that about 75 percent of Costco's operating profit comes from membership fees alone, literally every decision Costco makes comes down to what the member wants, Altukhaim wrote. And members are evidently happy: The warehouse chain has a renewal rate of nearly 90 percent.