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Beans have arrived on Main Street- and you're invited!

It's been a very long winter. We can say so many trite, cliched things about spring, but you know what? They're all true and remarkable. To celebrate, we have new beans, old favorites, and recipes inspired by the season. Visit www.ranchogordo.com now.

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Steve likes lemon zest.

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Non sequitur Sunday: Disrespectfully turning one of Allison Hopelain’s wonderful art pieces into a hat, with her encouragement. Her exhibit runs the month at Carter & Co in St Helena. www.instagram.com/allison.hope...

Fast food lunch.

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Ragù di lenticchie (Lentil Ragu) memoriediangelina.com/2021/01/02/r... Brought out my @ranchogordo.bsky.social Pulgia lentils to share with a friend.

The Rancho Gordo staff has been on a rice cooker lunch kick, and this was a standout. Rancho Gordo brown rice, bean broth, and sliced wild mushrooms went into the rice cooker. Once done, we topped it with Buckeye beans and a drizzle of chile oil.

What a great thing to wake up to! LILAC LOVE! And this is a good time to announce our Spring Release date of 3/26/26 for new and returning products.

#beansky dinner is Moroccan lentils over couscous with cucumber, red onion, and cilantro The legumes are from @ranchogordo.bsky.social (duh) and the recipe is from Minimalist Baker (below), I wish it were hotter but I used my New York Shuk Ras El Hanout! minimalistbaker.com/saucy-morocc...

Making this for dinner tonight with the lentils and medium-grain rice that was in the last @ranchogordo.bsky.social shipment. I don't have red onions, but regular yellow onions will do. www.ranchogordo.com/blogs/recipe...

Our Mixteca salt actually helps soften beans (and other vegetables) and keeps your vegetables colors vibrant. These leeks were reduced with butter, olive oil, and a spoonful of Mixteca salt and a plop goes great in a bowl of beans. www.ranchogordo.com/products/mix...

We had a house full of copper cookware enthusiasts (including founder Steve) to meet with Cameron Leavitt of Round Door Retinning (@round.door.retinning). This was his return visit to drop off finished pieces and collect more for delivery in a few weeks. We’ll keep this an ongoing event.

Non sequitur Sunday: I’m sure this is a metaphor for good things to come.

I feel as if we need this right now. I don't want to stick my head in the sand but I need a minute. youtu.be/t_ACBa2a4ZU?...

New dish/side or meal gig. Parsnip, carrots and Rancho Gordo CA white rice. And any veg water to add to the rice to cook (tonight chard steam broth). Sick good. No beans, but have done that too, Just awesome. www.ranchogordo.com/products/cal...

One of "those" recipes that ends up being so much better than you'd think, even though it already sounds pretty good!

Beans for a savory breakfast: Nutty, new-crop Pardina lentils, topped with some leftover rotisserie chicken, lots of za'atar and a dollop of Bellweather Farms Crème Fraîche. It's going to be a grand day.

me paying $30 in gas to buy imported things that have been hit with tariffs bc joe rogan is learning about politics at age 58

Stay strong.

Faster, Pussycat! Kill, kill!

What is it about enfrijoladas that make them so irresistible? The warm tortilla smothered in pureed bean sauce never disappoints. Here's our simple, timeless recipe: www.ranchogordo.com/blogs/recipe...

Top-notch Leftovers: Cranberry Beans (Borlotti), hominy (posole), brocollini with bean broth and stock, all waiting in my fridge for something to happen, and it did! Lemon zest courtesy of my Meyers lemon tree. Life can be really delicious without even trying sometimes! #ranchogordo #Beansky

We all know the first rule of Bean Club: You never shut up about Bean Club. My kid has proposed a second rule of Bean Club: There’s no such thing as too many beans.

Non sequitur Sunday: Sta Rosa, patron saint of Gardens.

We are smitten with our Sunrise lentils. Their flavor is hard to pin down—earthy, yet gentle, if that makes sense. We can't get enough of this stew with Sunrise lentils, lemon, and dill. Lemon and lentils are always a winning combination!

Chef Scott Peacock (www.chefscottpeacock.com) remains one of the most inspirational and influential giants of the Southern kitchen. From his seminal Watershed restaurant to his collaborations with the legendary Edna Lewis and now with his famous Biscuit Experience in Marion, Alabama,

This week's bean dish: Escarole white bean soup from @ranchogordo.bsky.social's Bean Book. cagrimmett.com/2026/02/25/e...

We are celebrating our 25th year in business by opening our new store at 1350 Main St. in Napa. The symbolism of beans arriving on Main Street is not lost on us. To celebrate we contracted Signs by Dylan (@signsbydylan) to add a touch of permanence and artistry to our windows. youtu.be/pxmSHMUnNwI

Can a chili be considered a stew? We think so! Our good friends at Burlap & Barrel (@burlapandbarrel) shared this vegetarian chili recipe featuring red lentils and Domingo Rojo beans, with a golden cornbread topping. Photo credit: Burlap & Barrel

Our Pardina lentils have a mellow, balanced flavor and hold their shape beautifully when cooked, making them ideal for rustic stews and salads. Here, they’re combined with caramelized leeks and onions, tender chunks of sweet potato, and a splash of vinegar to finish.

We've been enjoying Anna Ansari's (@thisplacetastesdelicious) new book, Silk Roads: A Flavor Odyssey with Recipes from Baku to Beijing. This warm yogurt-and-chickpea soup is, according to Ansari, "weird and wonderful, and kind of a game-changer." Photo credit: Laura Edwards (@laurajayneedwards).

Come and meet Steve Sando and hear him speak about the value of Indigenous beans this afternoon at Davidson College! You can also come tomorrow (Tuesday) from 11-2 to taste a huge variety of Indigenous dishes made with Rancho Gordo beans (link in Steve's thread). Check out this menu! 😋 🫘 🫛

Sylwia Vaclavek (@sylwiavaclavekphotography) shared this Polish White Bean Soup featuring our Marcella beans and the classic layers of flavor found in Polish home cooking. If you don't have Marcellas on hand, any of our white beans would work beautifully here. Photo: @sylwiavaclavekphotography

I don’t have a direct link for this, but look up the Davidson College events page and I’m sure it will be there. Would love to meet you here in Charlotte.

Cabbage and beans may not be the most glamorous duo, but they have a lot of chemistry! We gave this hearty soup a flavor boost with a spoonful of miso and a drizzle of chile oil. #soupoftheday #soups #peopleofthebean #ranchogordo #heirloombeans #leguminati

I’m so sorry to hear of his death. He was one of my favorites. I came to salsa in the 1980s, a little late but Willie was constantly making great music. He was called El Malo, but there was such elegance to his music, especially when he did his trombone solos youtu.be/CIcDWHxR-ao?...

Split pea soup, with or without the pork, is quick to make and oddly satisfying. Top it with your favorite garnish and enjoy! #soupoftheday #soups #peopleofthebean #ranchogordo #heirloombeans #leguminati Link to recipes www.ranchogordo.com/blogs/recipe...

Here is a slow cooker stew that requires very little effort and the payoff is a pot of stewy white beans in a rich broth, perfect for serving over polenta, or with toasted bread. Recipe and photo by one of our favorite Bean Freaks, Alexandra Stafford (@alexandracooks).

According to Arnab Chaklader (@myannoyingopinions) "The boundary between dal and soup is a porous one; most dals can be eaten just as easily out of a bowl as over rice or with rotis." Soup or dal? However you define it, we can’t imagine a better meal.

When beans meet pasta, something magical happens. @flourandwaterfoods + @chefryanpollnow shared their take on the classic Italian dish pasta e fagioli. Photo credit: @flourandwaterfoods #soupoftheday #soups #peopleofthebean #ranchogordo #heirloombeans #leguminati

now that I know @ranchogordo.bsky.social has a bean club, all I want for my birthday is to be in the bean club

life hack -- if you want to make any soup creamy without dairy then add @ranchogordo.bsky.social mayocoba beans to your soup www.ranchogordo.com/products/may...

Chef Staffan Terje of Wine Forest Wild Foods (@wineforestwildfoods) created this winter recipe that takes full advantage of wild mushrooms and big, fat white beans. Photo credit: Ed Anderson (@edandcamera). #soupoftheday #soups #peopleofthebean #ranchogordo #heirloombeans #leguminati

As part of the collaboration between Davidson College and the Catawba Indian Nation, we are thrilled to be hosting Steve Sando of Rancho Gordo on Feb 23 and 24! The Leguminati will assemble in NC! 🫘🫛😋 @ranchogordo.bsky.social @davidsoncollege.bsky.social www.ranchogordo.com

Friend of the Bean Noah Galuten (@galuten) is a chef, award-winning cookbook author, and food writer. He is also a dad of two whose recipes are always kid-approved. He shared his take on Soupe au Pistou, perfect for a Monday night family dinner (and great for leftovers, too).