
Rancho Gordo Beans
#1
Posted 15 February 2008 - 03:12 PM
http://www.ranchogordo.com/
#2
Posted 15 February 2008 - 03:47 PM
The greatest service chemistry has rendered to alimentary science, is the discovery of osmazome, or rather the determination of what it was. ~Brillat-Savarin
Nick Zukin, Mi Mero Mole
Co-Author, Artisan Jewish Deli at Home
Formerly, Kenny & Zuke's
#3
Posted 15 February 2008 - 04:03 PM
#4
Posted 15 February 2008 - 04:04 PM

I mail order a lot of stuff and try to maximize my order so minimize the amount I'm spending on shipping.
You cannot legislate compassion into your fellow man (or woman, as the case may be), but we should at least attempt to create a society in which each individual has the opportunity to realize his or her potential. If we meet our citizens' needs for Health Care and Education, everything else will take care of itself. --Me
#5
Posted 15 February 2008 - 04:05 PM
That's a great idea, mrg. Like the way you think!I've used them and love them! I've both orderd online and gone to his little operation in Napa. That was really fun to get to see them all in their glory. Plus he's a really nice guy. I'd be into splitting an order if you'd like and we could reduce the shipping charge that way.
You cannot legislate compassion into your fellow man (or woman, as the case may be), but we should at least attempt to create a society in which each individual has the opportunity to realize his or her potential. If we meet our citizens' needs for Health Care and Education, everything else will take care of itself. --Me
#6
Posted 15 February 2008 - 04:12 PM
The greatest service chemistry has rendered to alimentary science, is the discovery of osmazome, or rather the determination of what it was. ~Brillat-Savarin
Nick Zukin, Mi Mero Mole
Co-Author, Artisan Jewish Deli at Home
Formerly, Kenny & Zuke's
#7
Posted 15 February 2008 - 04:31 PM
#8
Posted 15 February 2008 - 04:34 PM
#9
Posted 15 February 2008 - 04:41 PM
John -- you are guilty of nothing! I also wanted to know if they were worth the price.

#10
Posted 15 February 2008 - 05:01 PM
#11
Posted 15 February 2008 - 05:19 PM
Yes, I'm glad that you did, too. The beans are of excellent quality. So many times at the supermarket, you look at the quality and go, "eh." Back in Louisiana, the Camillia brand beans were/are so good!Wow, glad I posted. I'd love to split an order.
John -- you are guilty of nothing! I also wanted to know if they were worth the price.
I like Rancho Gordo because I can find some beans that I don't normally see.
You cannot legislate compassion into your fellow man (or woman, as the case may be), but we should at least attempt to create a society in which each individual has the opportunity to realize his or her potential. If we meet our citizens' needs for Health Care and Education, everything else will take care of itself. --Me
#12
Posted 15 February 2008 - 05:20 PM
Yes, I'm interested, too. Thanks, mrg. I have PM'd my order.Cool! So, how do we go about this? I'd be happy to put in the order, then we'd have to figure out the best way for everyone to get their part. Anyone else interested?
You cannot legislate compassion into your fellow man (or woman, as the case may be), but we should at least attempt to create a society in which each individual has the opportunity to realize his or her potential. If we meet our citizens' needs for Health Care and Education, everything else will take care of itself. --Me
#13
Posted 15 February 2008 - 06:49 PM
Here's a recipe, FWIW.
Yellow Eye Beans
For pressure cooker:
Presoaked beans
Fresh water
1 ½ chicken or vegetable bouillon cubes (if vegan, only Morga bouillon will do)
1-tablespoon parsley flakes
1-teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
black pepper (optional)
1-tablespoon onion powder
1-teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon ground celery seed
¼ teaspoon dried tarragon leaves
After pressure-cooking about 12 minutes (?), add one chopped onion (sautéed in butter and/or olive oil).
enjoy…..
You cannot legislate compassion into your fellow man (or woman, as the case may be), but we should at least attempt to create a society in which each individual has the opportunity to realize his or her potential. If we meet our citizens' needs for Health Care and Education, everything else will take care of itself. --Me
#14
Posted 15 February 2008 - 06:59 PM
Blog on Mouthfuls of a recent trip.No, but he's a great guy. I've known him via eGullet for a long time. He goes to Mexico and brings back heirloom beans and is passionate about what he grows.
http://mouthfulsfood...p...c=15193&hl=
Eating is not merely a material pleasure. Eating well gives a spectacular joy to life
and contributes immensely to goodwill and happy companionship.
It is of great importance to the morale.
-Elsa Schiaparelli
(Avatar is the cover of Sunlight Cafe by Mollie Katzen)
#15
Posted 15 February 2008 - 07:33 PM
http://mouthfulsfood...showtopic=10096
#16
Posted 16 February 2008 - 08:14 AM
#17
Posted 16 February 2008 - 09:49 AM
I'll put an order in this Wednesday, the 20th. If you want to get in on this one, send me a PM with what you'd like and I'll add it.
I am so excited! Thank you for doing this.
#18
Posted 16 February 2008 - 09:49 AM
Steve asked to have it clarified that "I hunt for beans in Mexico for seed but all the production at this point is in Northern California and just for me."He goes to Mexico and brings back heirloom beans and is passionate about what he grows.
He also said that if you put in an order, send an e-mail so he can flag it that the order is for the PDX food group.
Eating is not merely a material pleasure. Eating well gives a spectacular joy to life
and contributes immensely to goodwill and happy companionship.
It is of great importance to the morale.
-Elsa Schiaparelli
(Avatar is the cover of Sunlight Cafe by Mollie Katzen)
#19
Posted 16 February 2008 - 10:06 AM
I knew that thread was there somewhere! I was at work and too busy to spend much time looking for it. Thanks for the link!Don't forget the 95 page thread on Rancho Gordo Beans on the Mouthfulsfood
http://mouthfulsfood...showtopic=10096
Eating is not merely a material pleasure. Eating well gives a spectacular joy to life
and contributes immensely to goodwill and happy companionship.
It is of great importance to the morale.
-Elsa Schiaparelli
(Avatar is the cover of Sunlight Cafe by Mollie Katzen)
#20
Posted 16 February 2008 - 10:26 AM
Steve asked to have it clarified that "I hunt for beans in Mexico for seed but all the production at this point is in Northern California and just for me."
He goes to Mexico and brings back heirloom beans and is passionate about what he grows.
He also said that if you put in an order, send an e-mail so he can flag it that the order is for the PDX food group.
Thanks, I'll be sure to do that!