Farmers Market Update
Rain is predicted for Saturday and I gave Joan the option of not doing the market, but she turned to me, with a small tear welling in the corner of...
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The Buy Local Backlash
I don't know if you've noticed, but the mainstream is pointing its fat finger and shaking wildly at the Localvore movement. The fact that the a large number of foodies...
RG Mail Order Status
Normally when ordering from our website, we pack the order the next day and it gets shipped out DHL the day after that. We have been bombarded with orders, most...
New Beanpot. Almost but Not Quite.
Rick Bayless has written some of my favorite books on Mexican food, including Mexican Everyday. As much as I like his books, and when I get to Chicago, his restaurants...
A little more this and that
Here in Northern California, we've been bombarded by news that a big storm, the worst in two years, is on its way. Time to make some beans or posole. I...
Heirloom Beans on the CBS Early Show
Guess what? You're trendy! According to Bon Appetite magazine and CBS News' The Early Show, heirloom beans are hot! They don't mention our name but you can see the words...
Housekeeping
I'll start actual entries again after the new year. San Francisco Ferry Plaza Farmers Market:Despite the forecast of rain tomorrow, I'll be there with all the usual fare, including tortillas...
Menu for Hope and Rancho Gordo
It's time again for the Menu for Hope charity for the UN World Food Program. This year Rancho Gordo will be donating a fancy sampler, planned just for this event....
Black Calypsos with Pancetta and Sage, plus a little Slow Food Nation News
I had some pancetta from The Fatted Calf recently. What a treat to have access to such a great product. It reminded me of one of my favorite ways to...
Bean Tasting at UC Davis
UC Davis is a famous agricultural school. There are a lot of interesting people doing great things there. Currently they have a study going on about the feasibility of offering...
New York Times on 'Beans: A History' and a Podcast
The New York Times has a brief review of Ken Albala's Beans: A History. I've started the book, but then got sidetracked. This review reminds me I need to put...