You may
know green beans better as “string beans,” but with the help of botanists,
today's string beans are missing the string, and therefore are now
predominately referred to as green beans. My family loves green beans, and we
eat them frequently. They serve deliciously with poultry, meat or fish. It’s
best to select green beans from the grocery store when they are displayed
loosely- so you can pick and choose the ones that look best. Choose ones that
have a velvety feel and are plump and have nice color to them. Store them in
the refrigerator in a perforated bag. Green beans will last up to 5 days if
stored correctly, but cook them and serve in 2 or 3 to enjoy the best flavor.