{"title":"Rancho Gordo Heirloom Beans","description":"\u003cp\u003eRancho Gordo is right around the bend from us. We've always thought it would be lovely to work with them and offer their heritage beans. They are committed to finding unique, delicious cultivars and preserving the delightful agricultural heritage of North America.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ayocote-blanco","title":"Ayocote Blanco","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA versatile Mexico-grown, mid-sized white bean that is rich and creamy yet holds its shape through long cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA dense, rich bean with a thicker skin. When fully cooked, it has a creamy and starchy consistency with a mild potato-like flavor. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOriginally from Oaxaca, Mexico, the Ayocote family was one of the first cultivated crops of the Americas. They are grown all over central and northern Mexico, but tend to be more popular in indigenous communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNet Weight 16 Oz (453g)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Katz Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39723625185338,"sku":"RG-ACB-LB","price":7.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/3381\/5354\/products\/AyocoteBlanco.png?v=1678750950"},{"product_id":"ayocote","title":"Ayocote Morado","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis thick-skinned runner bean is pretty and very large. It's starchy but goes from dense to creamy with continued cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe staff here often refers to Ayocote Morado as a \"gateway bean.\" Once you start, you get hooked. Its big, beefy texture is a good fit for those trying to cut out meat and eat a more plant-based diet, or for vegetarians looking for a hearty meal. Ayocote Morados provide a deep, bouillon-flavored bean broth, making them ideal for soups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOriginally from Oaxaca, Mexico, the Ayocote family was one of the first cultivated crops of the Americas. They are grown all over central and northern Mexico. If you plant them, you can enjoy the flowers, eat the pods as a broad bean, or shell them fresh for shelling beans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNet Weight 16 Oz (453g)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Katz Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39723625218106,"sku":"RG-ACM-LB","price":7.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/3381\/5354\/products\/AyocoteMorado.png?v=1678750971"},{"product_id":"marcella-bean","title":"Marcella Bean","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrom heirloom Italian seed, this thin-skinned cannellini is named after Italian cooking hero, Marcella Hazan, who encouraged our growing it. A delicate tribute to a mighty force of nature. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMarcella beans are grown in California from Italian \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSorana\u003c\/em\u003e seedstock. \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSorana\u003c\/em\u003e is a cannellini bean with incredibly thin skin and when cooked properly, an indulgent creamy texture. You can use them in your kitchen as you would any small white, European-style bean, but with an ingredient like this, simple is often better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNet Weight 16 Oz (453\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Katz Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39723625316410,"sku":"RG-MAR-LB","price":7.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/3381\/5354\/products\/MarcellaBean.png?v=1678751186"},{"product_id":"royal-corona","title":"Royal Corona","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEnormous, thick-skinned runner beans with a surprisingly creamy interior. One of our all-time best sellers, it's a versatile giant that works in all kinds of cuisines. A true pantry staple. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA hand-harvested crop straight from Europe into your pantry. Giant, fat, white runner beans that are creamier and more luxurious than Greek and Spanish gigandes and a little denser than traditional Italian coronas. Royal Corona beans can replace any white bean, but be prepared to be astounded by how big they are when cooked. Fully cooked, they can be a little starchy but you can also keep cooking until they reach the creamy point.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is our first venture outside of the Americas (although this bean's origins are clearly in Mexico) and we are happy to offer you this giant legume, created in Mesoamerica, bred in Italy, and grown in Poland. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMartha Rose Shulman praised them in the New York Times: \"\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRoyal Coronas are large white European runner beans that are similar to Greek gigandes but bigger, richer and sturdier. They are about twice the size of a lima bean and, unlike many other large white beans, the skin doesn’t slip off when you soak them.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNet Weight 16 Oz (453g)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Katz Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39723625349178,"sku":"RG-RYC-LB","price":7.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/3381\/5354\/products\/RoyalCorona.png?v=1678751212"},{"product_id":"french-style-green-lentil","title":"French Style Green Lentil","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSmall, meaty green lentils famous as a side dish, in stews, soups, and even salads. West Coast-grown for our own unique terroir. These lentils are very similar to \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003elentilles du Puy, \u003c\/em\u003ewhich must be grown in France. We think our West Coast terroir adds to the flavor. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNet Weight 16 Oz (453g)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Katz Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39863938908218,"sku":"RG-FSL-LB","price":7.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/3381\/5354\/products\/FrenchLentil-01.png?v=1678751375"},{"product_id":"king-city-pink-bean","title":"King City Pink Bean","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAn heirloom bean from King City, California, with a rich history and a dreamy bean broth. It has a thin skin and a dense yet creamy interior.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou would think these pink beans would be a good substitute for the small, pink Santa Maria Pinquitos, but they're not. King City Pinks are closer to Buckeye; dense but not stodgy, they have a thin skin and produce a rich bean broth. We are in love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNet Weight 16 Oz (453g)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Katz Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39863941038138,"sku":"RG-KCP-LB","price":7.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/3381\/5354\/products\/KingCityBean-01.png?v=1678751635"},{"product_id":"black-garbanzo-bean","title":"Ceci Neri (Black Garbanzo Bean)","description":"\u003cp\u003eKnown as Ceci Neri in Italy, these rare heirloom legumes have a firm texture and an irresistible earthy, nutty flavor.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlack Garbanzos are much denser than classic Garbanzos, making them ideal for salads, stews, or even baked dishes. The skins are thicker but they are not chewy or tough, just a little more interesting.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRancho Gordo has been pursuing Black Chickpeas for years, chasing a memory from an incredible meal in Italy, and now we are happy to offer these to you, grown in California, but (we think) just as incredible as the Italian-grown version.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVery popular in many regions in Italy, including Puglia, where they are enjoyed as zuppa di ceci neri (black chickpea soup). \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNet Weight 16 Oz (453g)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Katz Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40173789478970,"sku":"RG-BGB-LB","price":7.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/3381\/5354\/files\/Black-Garbanzo_resized-01.png?v=1706738458"},{"product_id":"moro-bean","title":"Moro Bean","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautiful markings and a dense, rich flavor make this super rare bean a favorite. Almost a marriage between a black bean and a pinto but unique in its own right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaw, the markings have to be among the prettiest of all our heirloom beans, but it's when they've been cooked that you'll be especially happy with them. with a rich, dense texture and a bean broth that you could eat alone as a soup, without the beans!\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bean was first spied in Puebla, Mexico. The design was so beautiful and detailed, it wasn't clear they were even a bean. Later we found farmers in Hidalgo who were growing a version with just a touch of purple mixed in and we were smitten. A local cook told us that at the end of the growing season, the women plant the beans and harvest them as young greens and sauté them in butter. A rarity in Mexico, just like the Moro bean itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVelvety yet solid, we think these beans are great for stews and slow-cooked one pot meals. They also make outstanding refried beans.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"accordion__text\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e16 Oz (453g)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Katz Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40539253506106,"sku":"RG-MOR-LB","price":7.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/3381\/5354\/files\/moro_bean_02-01.png?v=1730503723"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/3381\/5354\/collections\/Rancho_Gordo.webp?v=1663302900","url":"https:\/\/www.katzfarm.mom\/collections\/rancho-gordo.oembed","provider":"KATZ Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}