Bean Tamal in Oaxaca
In Michoacan, they have a similarly shaped tamal, called corrunda. I don't remember what these were called. Please leave a comment if you know! Inside, they are mixed with masa...
The Rancho Gordo Blog
Heirloom BLT's and Wine
I'll be serving beans (and signing books) on Saturday at the Big BLT party and you are invited! Three Days of Wine, Tomatoes & Bacon in Yountville. Aug. 28th: Farm...
Simatlan Market in Oaxaca
I just came across these photos I took at the wonderful Simitlan tianguis and mercado in Oaxaca state. It was quite a long way from the city of Oaxaca but...
Bean Day at UC Davis and Drunken Beans Recipe
Last week I made my annual trek to Davis for the Bean Trial day on the campus. Even though it's mostly about industrial growing, I have a lot of fun...
Quick Quesadilla with Epazote
Most of us know the herb epazote as an ingredient in black beans. Its reputation as some sort of digestive aid is probably correct but I'm more interested in its...
Liquid Beans and Eggs
Leftover beans and their broth went into the blender and became a sauce. I always forget to do this and it's a shame. I actually like it better than refried...
Rancho Gordo in El Universal
When I was in Mexico at the beginning of the month, I was thinking about how I'd been interviewed by the Menu section of the mighty daily, El Universal. I...
On the Road: Zacatecas
Here's a photo of me admiring the devil masks at the amazing Museo de Rafael Coronel. I never knew I had an interest in masks until I spent the day...
Shhhhh! Meet Silvia!
We've started cleaning our new bean called Silvia. It's a Flor de Junio bred for drought tolerance and it's "all that" and more! Flor de Junio (or June Flower)...
A New Molcajete
I'm so happy with my new molcajete! Isn't it beautiful? It's a gift from my friends and I kept touching the rock all the way home from Mexico on this...
Let's Meet Emeril!
I just taped a segment for Emeril LaGasse's show, Emeril Green. I had no idea what to expect. His staff had thought of everything in preparation and everything went off...