National Bean Counter Day
National Bean Counter Day is a friendly nudge to cook more from the garden — bean counter included.
About this celebration
Founded 2016 by NDC & Kevin Wenig CPA
How to celebrate
Small, doable ways to celebrate National Bean Counter Day.
- Cook bean counter simply — olive oil, salt, heat.
- Learn one new preparation (roast, pickle, grate, purée).
- Put it in a dish where you normally wouldn't.
- Shop local produce this week and pick the ugliest good-looking one.
- Teach a kid how to prep it with you.
Celebration ideas by audience
For families
Cook one vegetable-centered meal together, even if it's just a side.
For kids
Let them pick the seasoning. Ranch counts.
For couples
Visit a farmers market together and build dinner from whatever looked best.
At the office
Upgrade the office snack tray with something in season.
At school
Start a classroom garden project, even a small windowsill one.
In your community
Volunteer with a garden, farm, or food recovery program.
On your own
Try one new preparation — roast, pickle, grill — and cook it for just you.