Bean Profiles

I picked these up from Rancho Gordo mostly out of practicality. I had chili on the brain and wanted a red bean in the mix, and once I actually looked at my pantry, I realized almost every bag I had on hand was white, black, brown, or speckled. Where were the red beans? So this…

I first stumbled across these beans after reading a featured spotlight in a Foodocracy newsletter. Intrigued by the description of their rich flavor, I ordered a bag and decided to keep the initial preparation simple to let the bean’s natural profile shine. I cooked them on the stove in a simple bath of water seasoned…

If you want to cook an heirloom bean that absolutely commands attention, look no further than the Scarlet Runner Bean (Phaseolus coccineus). It was the first heirloom bean I’ve fallen in love with. While most common pantry beans belong to the Phaseolus vulgaris family, Scarlet Runners are in a botanical league of their own. Native…