Heirloom Beans

Nice article about Steve Sando's backyard heirloom beans (Rancho Gordo) and his book about cooking with them. I've been very please with all the beans I've ordered and have learned so much. When my husband was in the Navy, he grew to hate beans and never wanted to see another bean. I, love beans and when I discovered heirlooms through information on this site, I went to town aimed at changing his mind. I did just that.

http://www.redding.com/news/2008/nov/15/heirloom-varieties-are-changing-the-image-of-the/

[Jenise]

I have my friend Chris, who posts here occasionally, to thank for introducing me to Rancho Gordo. She was living in Napa and would see Steve weekly at their Farmer's Market. I'm glad to read of how successful he's become. Great products, always fun to order.

We have our share of heirloom beans in Northern New England. In Maine the state bean is the Yellow Eye, and we can still get it here in NH both dried and canned. Jacobs Cattle makes the best baked beans with maple syrup.