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.
According to the Costco card in my wallet Iâve been a member since 2002. Some quick math tells me that Iâve dropped over $500 on Costco membership fees since signing up. The current price is $55 for Gold Star Members but I think it was around $45 when I first became a member. Thatâs a lot of money to spend just for the privilege of shopping and spending even more money at the store.