Rancho Gordo Whipple Beans
This mysterious heirloom bean hails from the Willamette Valley in Oregon, though whether it came from pioneers or an associate of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr depends on who you ask. What we do know is that these beans are incredibly versatile, working with anything from simple preparations with kale and spinach to refried beans or chilis.
This mysterious heirloom bean hails from the Willamette Valley in Oregon, though whether it came from pioneers or an associate of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr depends on who you ask. What we do know is that these beans are incredibly versatile, working with anything from simple preparations with kale and spinach to refried beans or chilis.
This mysterious heirloom bean hails from the Willamette Valley in Oregon, though whether it came from pioneers or an associate of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr depends on who you ask. What we do know is that these beans are incredibly versatile, working with anything from simple preparations with kale and spinach to refried beans or chilis.
Meet Rancho Gordo
Napa, California
Steve Sando was deeply disappointed when he went to pick a tomato at a super market in the midst of August and saw it came from a hot house in Holland. Being in the heart of Napa, Sando took it upon himself to grow his own tomatoes, but that quickly turned into an obsession with a more magical fruit. Today, Steve is always on the hunt for another rare bean varietal, and his close relationships with farmers have landed him on the tables of the French Laundry and an ever growing - and adoring - bean fan club.