Beans from Hidalgo
Aren't these gorgeous? I just received them this morning from my friends in Hidalgo. Frijol Moro Ayocote Morado Cotón de Indio San Franciscano Yunuen and Gabriel are mostly known for...
The Rancho Gordo Blog
Shrimp with Chickpeas
It seems I'm collecting more and more books on Spanish cooking and one of my favorites is is Rohan Daft's Menu Del Dia: More Than 100 Authentic, Classic Recipes From...
Pork and Beans, Italian Style
My favorite kitchen divas, Judy and Kate, are going Whole Hog.
Trial Gardens
Since there are so many new readers, I thought I'd update you on the bean trials we've started to do across the country. I collect too many bean samples to...
A Cook's Tour to Mexico with Nancy Zaslavsky
My friend Nancy just sent me word on her two latest tours to Mexico and I wanted to pass them on to you. - Steve A Cook's Tour to Mexico...
Classic Refried Beans from Central Mexico
Cristina Potters publishes the incredibly popular and useful Mexico Cooks! site from the beautiful capitol city of Morelia. I've known her for years and she's introduced me to many parts...
Shipping Update
Shipping: As you may have heard, shipping giant DHL has first declared bankruptcy and now announces that it's ceasing domestic deliveries. We of course use DHL almost exclusively so we're...
A Day at the Farmers Market
Saturday I did the farmers market with my new employee Elizabeth. I'll be honest- I wasn't looking forward to it. Elizabeth is charming and I can't wait to get to...
A Little Modern Art
I thought you'd enjoy this little experiment with Photoshop...or is it a miracle?
Staff Changes
I wanted to let you know that Joan, who ran so much of Rancho Gordo, is off pursuing new dreams and has left the world of beans. She was an...
A Farm Dinner with ubuntu
I was the first to laugh when I heard that a vegetarian restaurant/yoga studio called ubuntu was coming to Napa. I think I was also quick to admit I was...