In fact, she said her eldest daughter Wyatt is already "shooting up like a little string bean!" "I'll say, ‘How cool is that? You are so tall you can wash your hands without a stool!' ...

This recipe cuts out all the usual stirring in a risotto making it really easy too. String the runner beans, slice them into 2cm/¾in pieces and cook in a pan of boiling water until tender.

Slice runner beans at an angle or use a bean slicer to cut them into thin strips. Serve steamed or boiled and tossed with butter, or add them to minestrone or vegetable stews. FAQs about BBC Food ...