Driving by the now-closed B&M factory in Portland last week, it made me sad to think I will no longer smell the beans baking when I pass by. Nothing beats the aroma of a pot of beans baking in the oven. It inspired me to roll up my sleeves and make some.
Beans have been a New England staple since the 17th century. Many of us have gone to a Saturday night baked bean church supper. Others have attended bean hole festivals or made baked beans for a potluck. Now, with Memorial Day approaching, baked beans remain a favorite cookout side dish…