{"title":"Heirloom Beans","description":"\u003cp\u003eHeirloom Beans tend to have a lower yield and can be much more difficult to grow but the pay off is in the unique flavors and textures that you don't find with bland commodity beans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can find a list of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ranchogordo.com\/collections\/out-of-stock-beans\"\u003ewaitlist beans here\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"yellow-eye-beans","title":"Yellow Eye Bean","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRich, creamy, and mild, this best-seller is delicious without fuss. Essential for New England baked beans but versatile enough for almost any cuisine.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYellow Eye is a beautiful and lovable bean. You'll find them as at home in a New England pantry, waiting to meet a smoked ham hock, as you would a vegan restaurant in Northern California, paired with seasonal vegetables for a rich, delicious soup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cooked beans are soft and melt-in-your-mouth smooth. They are mild enough that they'll take on any of the flavors you use during cooking. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTraditionally, Yellow Eyes have been the variety of choice for regional baked-bean aficionados. Their russet potato texture is a perfect mix with other baked-bean ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rancho Gordo","offers":[{"title":"1 Lb Bag","offer_id":2570823683,"sku":"YEYE-1","price":7.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/2511\/files\/yellow-eye-bean-600651.jpg?v=1723504899"},{"product_id":"alubia-blanca-de-san-jose-iturbide","title":"Alubia Blanca Bean","description":"\u003ch5\u003eA small, versatile white bean. It has a creamy texture and holds its shape even with long, slow cooking.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassic white Navy beans are one of our commonly requested items. Our Alubia Blancas are similar in appearance, but far superior (we think) in flavor and texture. You can use them in all kinds of cooking, from Mexican to Tuscan to even classic Yankee baked beans.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Spain, dried beans are popularly known as \u003cem\u003ealubias\u003c\/em\u003e and many traditional dishes call for \u003cem\u003ealubias blancas\u003c\/em\u003e, a common name for white beans.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rancho Gordo","offers":[{"title":"1 Lb Bag","offer_id":2570823491,"sku":"ALUB-1","price":6.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/2511\/files\/alubia-blanca-bean-765634.jpg?v=1730239317"},{"product_id":"cassoulet-tarbais-bean-2","title":"Cassoulet (Tarbais) Bean","description":"\u003ch5\u003eWest Coast–grown from classic French Tarbais seed stock. The most famous bean for a traditional cassoulet but versatile enough to become an everyday favorite. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIs it marketing or is it history? Some would argue that a cassoulet isn't a cassoulet without Tarbais beans. Rather than suffer French prices, which can run up to $30 a pound when out of season, we took seed from France and produced this bean with our distinct terroir here on the West Coast. Out of respect for the French farmers and terroir, we're calling the bean Cassoulet bean.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rancho Gordo","offers":[{"title":"1 Lb Bag","offer_id":2570822595,"sku":"CASS-1","price":7.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/2511\/files\/cassoulet-tarbais-bean-907119.jpg?v=1723504797"},{"product_id":"christmas-lima-beans","title":"Christmas Lima Bean","description":"\u003ch5\u003eAn unusual variation of the classic Lima. It offers a rich, full-bodied flavor, with a velvety chestnut texture. A true revelation for those who think they don't like Limas. \u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\"I hate lima beans!\" is the reaction we get from most people when we show them the otherwise-appealing Christmas Lima beans. Customers are often surprised to hear that this is a staff favorite!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChristmas Limas are an intriguing variation on the traditional Lima, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ethought to have originated in Peru (hence the name Lima). \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThey have a distinct chestnut texture and (according to some) flavor, but it's so subtle that's up for debate. In Italy, you'll find them as \u003cem\u003eFagioli del Papa\u003c\/em\u003e or Pope's Beans. Also known stateside as Chestnut Lima and sometimes Calico Beans. Whatever you call them, they've done a great deal to help fix the bad reputation of traditional Lima beans.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you grew up thinking you hated Limas, you owe it to yourself to give this one a try.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rancho Gordo","offers":[{"title":"1 Lb Bag","offer_id":2570822403,"sku":"CLIM-1","price":7.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/2511\/files\/christmas-lima-bean-378044.jpg?v=1745604294"},{"product_id":"cranberry-bean","title":"Cranberry Bean","description":"\u003ch5\u003eVersatile and velvety, this thin-skinned Borlotti bean produces a rich, indulgent bean broth, making it perfect for classic Italian dishes as well as simple pot beans.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCranberry beans are soft and dense with a soft, rich texture. The thin skins help produce a rich bean broth, making it the natural friend of pasta e fagioli (pasta fazool), as the liquid coats each noodle with its luxurious sauce.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThought to be originally from Colombia, this bean has been bred around the world to become Madeira, Borlotti, Tongues of Fire, Wren’s Egg, and more. 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I think the food in the region is second to none, especially if you can find some traditional Purepecha indigenous dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bean itself stays whole but you bite into and it seems to melt in your mouth with creamy bean goodness. And yet it's as light as the wings of a migrating Monarch butterfly! (They go down to Michoacan, you know.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe problem with these beans is that they don't age well. If you store it in a dark cool pantry you will be fine, but we have a limited amount so we think of the Flor de Junio like \u003cem\u003eNouveau Beaujolais\u003c\/em\u003e, ramps, figs or some other seasonal treat. Enjoy them now while you can!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis crop is from California. 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But if I had favorites, I'd certainly have to consider Good Mother Stallards.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost likely bred in Virginia, and given its memorable name in the 1930s. We've been growing this beloved bean on the West Coast and have had some disappointing harvests. We should give up but it's a favorite among customers and staff, so we’re still investing the time and energy to bring them to you. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rancho Gordo","offers":[{"title":"1 Lb Bag","offer_id":2570821571,"sku":"GMST-1","price":7.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/2511\/files\/good-mother-stallard-bean-327750.jpg?v=1743487370"},{"product_id":"mayocoba-bean","title":"Mayocoba Bean","description":"\u003ch5\u003eCreamy and versatile, Mayocoba has a pale yellow hue and super soft texture.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA classic, thin-skinned but meaty bean that will take on all the flavors you can throw at it but still hold its shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is some debate over the origins of Mayocoba, and whether it's native to Mexico or Peru. Either way, it's now quite at home in our California beanfields. It is also known as Canario or Peruano bean and is a common ingredient in Mexican soups and side dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rancho Gordo","offers":[{"title":"1 Lb Bag","offer_id":2570820931,"sku":"MAYO-1","price":6.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/2511\/files\/mayocoba-bean-443105.jpg?v=1730244405"},{"product_id":"midnight-black-bean","title":"Midnight Black Bean","description":"\u003ch5\u003eA classic, versatile, essential black turtle bean. It holds its shape through lots of cooking yet retains its famous creamy interior.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMidnight is a true black Turtle bean with a rich, traditional black bean flavor and texture. 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Perhaps if you were totally drunk you might think these pretty beans resemble a shawl, but who knows? Who cares? It's fun to say the word \u003cem\u003erebozo\u003c\/em\u003e and it's more fun to eat these delicious beans. They have a rich bean broth and can be used in place of any traditional Mexican bean in recipes, especially refried beans.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rancho Gordo","offers":[{"title":"1 Lb Bag","offer_id":2570820483,"sku":"REBO-1","price":7.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/2511\/files\/rebosero-bean-741169.jpg?v=1723504891"},{"product_id":"rio-zape-bean","title":"Rio Zape Bean","description":"\u003ch5\u003eThe classic heirloom bean that inspired the birth of Rancho Gordo. Suggestions of chocolate and coffee make this pinto-family rarity one of our favorite and most requested beans.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the bean that started the whole thing! Steve was eating a bowl of simply cooked Rio Zapes and they blew his mind. He remembers: \"The flavor was reminiscent of Pintos but there was so much more going on. I could detect traces of coffee and chocolate and the velvety texture was like nothing else. I was sold on heirloom varieties after just one bite.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1935, Rio Zape beans (also known as Hopi String beans), were found in the Ancestral Pueblo cliff dwellings of the Zuni Pueblo in New Mexico. Then, in the 1960s, archaeologists found them in the excavation of a sealed tomb in Rio Zape, Durango, Mexico. 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Don't forget them for salads!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lovable heirloom is loaded with California history. Most of us thought the Santa Maria \"Pinks\" were brought in with the migrant citrus workers of the 1950s (who also introduced us to the tri-tip) but now there's some thought that it was a crop during the Mission era. Whatever its origins, it's delicious and meaty and the perfect match for any barbecue, chili or even salad.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rancho Gordo","offers":[{"title":"1 Lb Bag","offer_id":2570818499,"sku":"STMP-1","price":7.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/2511\/files\/santa-maria-pinquito-bean-366498.jpg?v=1730244963"},{"product_id":"scarlet-runner-bean","title":"Scarlet Runner Bean","description":"\u003ch5\u003eBig, beefy runner bean with gorgeous markings. A constant chef's favorite. \u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe beans are firm and stay whole, but you can keep cooking them and they'll go from starchy to creamy. Despite their thick skin, they exude a beautiful bean broth that needs little help to be enjoyed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eScarlet Runners are one of the oldest cultivated foods of the Americas. 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If you've been served supermarket pintos all your life, you are in for a pleasant surprise. Pintos can be great! Especially when they're as fresh as ours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePinto translates to \"painted,\" referring to the look of the bean. 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Chances are she overcooked them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe origin of Lima beans is thought to be Peru (hence the name Lima). 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Domingo Rojo holds its shape when cooked, and the thick bean broth coats every rice grain or noodle with a luxurious sauce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the reasons aficionados insist on good red beans for their red beans and rice is the bean broth. A good red bean will produce a sauce that coats every grain of rice and Domingo Rojo is that bean! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany cuisines embrace red beans, especially when served with rice. In the Caribbean, parts of Africa, and of course New Orleans, it's clear that they're a delicious, economical way to feed a crowd. Some varieties can be waxy, and others, like kidney beans, have extremely thick skins and a texture that's almost like baby food. Domingo Rojo is much better than the average red bean variety.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rancho Gordo","offers":[{"title":"1 Lb Bag","offer_id":2570814787,"sku":"DOMR-1","price":6.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/2511\/files\/domingo-rojo-bean-780808.jpg?v=1723504801"},{"product_id":"flageolet-bean","title":"Flageolet Bean","description":"\u003ch5\u003eA super mild European-style classic heirloom bean, known for its pairing with lamb but excellent as a pot bean and with roasted tomatoes. \u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe owe a lot to France for developing the Flageolet from what were originally beans native to the Americas. It's ultra-creamy and dense and it stays whole despite a little rough treatment when being cooked.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis mild, creamy bean is famous, and rightly so, for teaming with lamb or even fish, but don't let vegetarian options slip by. Roasted tomatoes and garlic mixed with the cooked, super creamy beans, topped with a drizzle of your very best olive oil, sounds like an end-of-summer highlight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome bean historians think they can trace Flageolets to Oaxaca, Mexico. We know they have been bred in France for generations. Flageolet are mostly mint green, with some of the beans closer to white. They would be all green if growers could manage to get the entire field to ripen at the same time, which is next to impossible. 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They have an old-fashioned, Yankee-style goodness that pairs well with bacon or ham. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bean was a favorite when presented to our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ranchogordo.com\/collections\/samplers-and-sets\/products\/the-rancho-gordo-bean-club?variant=1249814347\"\u003eBean Club\u003c\/a\u003e and we're happy to offer a very limited supply to you. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLimited production. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rancho Gordo","offers":[{"title":"1 Lb Bag","offer_id":42678755214,"sku":"SNOW-1","price":7.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/2511\/files\/snowcap-bean-887326.jpg?v=1723504894"},{"product_id":"french-green-lentils","title":"French-Style Green Lentil","description":"\u003ch5\u003eSmall, dense green lentils hold their shape for salads and more. \u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHearty green lentils famous as a side dish, in stews, soups, and even salads. West Coast-grown for our own unique terroir. These lentils are very similar to \u003cem\u003elentilles du Puy, \u003c\/em\u003ewhich must be grown in France. We think our West Coast terroir adds to the flavor. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: These lentils were harvested on equipment\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eshared with wheat. We are finding some wheat kernels mixed in with the lentils and if wheat is an allergen for you, we recommend avoiding this crop. 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My bibles were Diana Kennedy’s \u003c\/em\u003eThe Cuisines of Mexico\u003cem\u003e, Paula Wolfert’s \u003c\/em\u003eCouscous and Other Good Food from Morocco\u003cem\u003e and perhaps the book with the most kitchen splatters was \u003c\/em\u003eEssentials of Classic Italian Cooking\u003cem\u003e by Marcella Hazan. I really think these women taught me to cook more than anyone else.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAfter the order was sent, Marcella and I became online buddies. In addition to food, I also love music and I’m a huge fan of Italian pop music from the 1960s. Marcella indulged me and I think even got a kick out of my obsessions.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAt one point I asked her what beans she missed the most from Italy. 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