This last week we started our first photo shoot for Heirloom Beans: Recipes from Rancho Gordo. As if having a book coming out isn't enough of a treat, the photos are Sara Remington and the styling is by my personal hero, Carrie Brown of Jimtown.

Most of the book is being shot at Jimtown itself. I was at the grand opening this very weekend 16 years ago and it's been my favorite place in Sonoma county ever since. I'm not going to tell you what year I met Carrie in. You wouldn't believe it if I told you.

I took a couple of shots of the gals at work but I realized quickly my best effort would be to stay out of the way.