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Heirloom beans, etc
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Here's a different kind of holiday salad for the non-traditionalists among us. Every bite should be fresh, slightly tart, and thanks to the beans, a little creamy. Raw Beet Salad with White Beans, Pomegranate Seeds, and Black Walnuts is in today's newsletter.
November 26, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Here's a different kind of holiday salad for the non-traditionalists among us. Every bite should be fresh, slightly tart, and thanks to the beans, a little creamy. Raw Beet Salad with White Beans, Pomegranate Seeds, and Black Walnuts is in today's newsletter.
New crop California-grown brown and white rice from Rancho Gordo. A bean's best friend.
November 25, 2025 at 5:02 PM
New crop California-grown brown and white rice from Rancho Gordo. A bean's best friend.
I love a lazy Sunday and recipe testing. This was leftover rotisserie chicken, garbanzo, chipotle en adobo en adobo, and nopales. Sort of caldo Tlapeño.
November 23, 2025 at 10:39 PM
I love a lazy Sunday and recipe testing. This was leftover rotisserie chicken, garbanzo, chipotle en adobo en adobo, and nopales. Sort of caldo Tlapeño.
Non sequitur Sunday: a little hike up to the lake at Jack London Park in Glen Ellen.
November 23, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Non sequitur Sunday: a little hike up to the lake at Jack London Park in Glen Ellen.
A perfect and versatile cannellini bean for whatever the holidays throw your way.
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November 22, 2025 at 1:11 AM
A perfect and versatile cannellini bean for whatever the holidays throw your way.
www.ranchogordo.com/products/mar...
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Leftovers for breakfast. Pardina lentils, some rotisserie chicken, roasted broccolini, broth made from the chicken bones. All leftovers and I’ll reheat it quickly for a delicious breakfast soup.
#heirloombeans #beansforbreakfast
#heirloombeans #beansforbreakfast
November 20, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Leftovers for breakfast. Pardina lentils, some rotisserie chicken, roasted broccolini, broth made from the chicken bones. All leftovers and I’ll reheat it quickly for a delicious breakfast soup.
#heirloombeans #beansforbreakfast
#heirloombeans #beansforbreakfast
I'm oddly moved and surprised. Apparently we hit a major milestone in e-commerce.
We were on something called Miva Merchant for years before Shopify but Shopify really gave us the tools to take control.
I wish I could go back years and tell my younger self to chill. This all worked!
We were on something called Miva Merchant for years before Shopify but Shopify really gave us the tools to take control.
I wish I could go back years and tell my younger self to chill. This all worked!
November 20, 2025 at 12:34 AM
I'm oddly moved and surprised. Apparently we hit a major milestone in e-commerce.
We were on something called Miva Merchant for years before Shopify but Shopify really gave us the tools to take control.
I wish I could go back years and tell my younger self to chill. This all worked!
We were on something called Miva Merchant for years before Shopify but Shopify really gave us the tools to take control.
I wish I could go back years and tell my younger self to chill. This all worked!
Release the hounds!
Visit ranchogordo.com for lots of new beans and gifts and returning varieties.
We are on a mission for the best holiday yet.
Visit ranchogordo.com for lots of new beans and gifts and returning varieties.
We are on a mission for the best holiday yet.
November 18, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Release the hounds!
Visit ranchogordo.com for lots of new beans and gifts and returning varieties.
We are on a mission for the best holiday yet.
Visit ranchogordo.com for lots of new beans and gifts and returning varieties.
We are on a mission for the best holiday yet.
Sunday non sequitur: I want someone to make a door for me like this.
November 16, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Sunday non sequitur: I want someone to make a door for me like this.
Our Holiday 2025 email newsletter arrives on Tuesday, 11/18. This is the big one, buddies. Make sure you're on our list so that you'll be the first to know. We'd love to spend the holidays with you.
November 13, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Our Holiday 2025 email newsletter arrives on Tuesday, 11/18. This is the big one, buddies. Make sure you're on our list so that you'll be the first to know. We'd love to spend the holidays with you.
Congratulations to Allison Roman (@alisoneroman) with another great book publish from Clarkson Potter (@clarksonpotter), with lots of great bean ideas, as usual. And thanks to Staub (@staub_usa) for this adorable enamel cast-iron pot. We’re ready for winter!
November 12, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Congratulations to Allison Roman (@alisoneroman) with another great book publish from Clarkson Potter (@clarksonpotter), with lots of great bean ideas, as usual. And thanks to Staub (@staub_usa) for this adorable enamel cast-iron pot. We’re ready for winter!
We're very pleased to announce that Rancho Gordo Press will be publishing Arnab Chakladar's "Contemporary Indian Cooking" next year. I've known Arnab for years. We met on the food forums and I can't wait to share his clever twists on Indian cuisine. Here's a recipe to kick things off.
November 11, 2025 at 8:13 PM
We're very pleased to announce that Rancho Gordo Press will be publishing Arnab Chakladar's "Contemporary Indian Cooking" next year. I've known Arnab for years. We met on the food forums and I can't wait to share his clever twists on Indian cuisine. Here's a recipe to kick things off.
The first rule of Bean Club is to never shut up about Bean Club.
November 11, 2025 at 6:35 AM
The first rule of Bean Club is to never shut up about Bean Club.
Non sequitur Sunday: Olive harvest.
November 9, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Non sequitur Sunday: Olive harvest.
Beans on toast is an almost universal quick meal whether you're in Italy, London or the kitchen of Chef Preeti Mistry. Preeti's version is in our new booklet, 5 Recipes from the kitchen of Preeti Mistry, included at no cost in every Rancho Gordo order (or in our Napa store) while supplies last.
November 5, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Beans on toast is an almost universal quick meal whether you're in Italy, London or the kitchen of Chef Preeti Mistry. Preeti's version is in our new booklet, 5 Recipes from the kitchen of Preeti Mistry, included at no cost in every Rancho Gordo order (or in our Napa store) while supplies last.
A friendly reminder to replace some or all of the water in your rice with bean broth. Up the protein and the flavor without no effort!
#heirloombeans #cooking #beansky
#heirloombeans #cooking #beansky
November 3, 2025 at 10:29 PM
A friendly reminder to replace some or all of the water in your rice with bean broth. Up the protein and the flavor without no effort!
#heirloombeans #cooking #beansky
#heirloombeans #cooking #beansky
This morning at Jack London State Park.
I know the rest of the world is wonderful, but my little corner of Northern California, where I’m from, with my people, is paradise for me
I know the rest of the world is wonderful, but my little corner of Northern California, where I’m from, with my people, is paradise for me
November 2, 2025 at 8:15 PM
This morning at Jack London State Park.
I know the rest of the world is wonderful, but my little corner of Northern California, where I’m from, with my people, is paradise for me
I know the rest of the world is wonderful, but my little corner of Northern California, where I’m from, with my people, is paradise for me
Non sequitur Sunday: a bean field in Hidalgo, Mexico.
November 2, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Non sequitur Sunday: a bean field in Hidalgo, Mexico.
Wishing everyone a safe and festive Halloween from most of us at Rancho Gordo! We'll get Steve in costume next year.
October 31, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Wishing everyone a safe and festive Halloween from most of us at Rancho Gordo! We'll get Steve in costume next year.
We're celebrating Dia de los Muertos at the Rancho Gordo store in Napa today and Saturday with pan de muerto and hot chocolate, all day.
Come by and say hello and you're welcome to add to the altar, put together by RG staff, if you like.
Come by and say hello and you're welcome to add to the altar, put together by RG staff, if you like.
October 31, 2025 at 5:56 PM
We're celebrating Dia de los Muertos at the Rancho Gordo store in Napa today and Saturday with pan de muerto and hot chocolate, all day.
Come by and say hello and you're welcome to add to the altar, put together by RG staff, if you like.
Come by and say hello and you're welcome to add to the altar, put together by RG staff, if you like.
So happy to have this show up in the mail yesterday.
Marcella fans will rejoice and I know cooks who have loved Ada Boni for years. The complete, historic version looks great. Can't wait to get into it.
The Talisman of Happiness. Voracious Press.
Marcella fans will rejoice and I know cooks who have loved Ada Boni for years. The complete, historic version looks great. Can't wait to get into it.
The Talisman of Happiness. Voracious Press.
October 30, 2025 at 6:11 PM
So happy to have this show up in the mail yesterday.
Marcella fans will rejoice and I know cooks who have loved Ada Boni for years. The complete, historic version looks great. Can't wait to get into it.
The Talisman of Happiness. Voracious Press.
Marcella fans will rejoice and I know cooks who have loved Ada Boni for years. The complete, historic version looks great. Can't wait to get into it.
The Talisman of Happiness. Voracious Press.
Recap from the 2025 Heirloom Bean Encuentro.
October 29, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Recap from the 2025 Heirloom Bean Encuentro.
In honor of Jacques Pepin's 90th birthday, we've adapted a neglected recipe from his "Fast Food My way" book, which is a staff favorite. We'll have more photos from the big party at the CIA in Napa soon, but for now, consider this delicious dish for the coming weekend.
October 27, 2025 at 11:23 PM
In honor of Jacques Pepin's 90th birthday, we've adapted a neglected recipe from his "Fast Food My way" book, which is a staff favorite. We'll have more photos from the big party at the CIA in Napa soon, but for now, consider this delicious dish for the coming weekend.