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The Rancho Gordo Heirloom Bean Guide

$25.95
Rancho Gordo

Part gardening manual, part field guide, and part cookbook, The Rancho Gordo Heirloom Bean Guide is a trove of information and inspiration for gardening and cooking enthusiasts alike.

Authors Steve Sando and Julia Newberry feature 30 favorite varieties of heirloom beans, from the rich, chocolatey Rio Zape to the delicate white Marcella bean, and offer an illustrated recipe for each one.

Published by:  Rancho Gordo Press

Made in:  USA

Specifications: 

  • hardcover
  • 184 pages
  • published in 2020
  • ISBN 978-0578607542

Further Reading:  Founded by Steve Sando in 2001, Rancho Gordo is dedicated to preserving heirloom beans and Indigenous ingredients from the Americas. What began as a passion for growing and sharing unique beans has grown into a partnership with small farmers in the U.S. and Mexico, delivering exceptional ingredients while supporting sustainable agriculture and celebrating the region’s rich culinary traditions.

Discover delicious heirloom beans and grains in our Rancho Gordo collection.

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