When Life Gives You Lemons, Make a Bean Dip
We like to sample beans now and again in our retail store here in Napa. The problem is that sometimes the beans are so fresh that we blink and suddenly...
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In the kitchen
Mole Verde with Ayocote Blancos
I had some very fresh pumpkin seeds and was wondering what to do with them when the idea of pipian hit me. I normally like pipian but it's never knocked...
Smoked Salmon on Tepary Beans
At some point I think I burnt out on salmon. I've always liked it but I find myself avoiding it these days and opting for other fish. Then Greg, who...
Chiltepines- Use Them on Everything
Chitepin chiles are small, hot and hard to find. The come from a shrub and need to be collected in the wild. They are delicious and very hot. When in...
Chile Sauce with Beans over Eggs
Younger son Nico was at it in the kitchen this weekend. Saturday night for dinner we'd had a chile sauce with chicken and zucchini. Of course, a side of beans...
Gluten Free Beans?
We get a lot of inquries about whether our beans are gluten-free or not. Apparently, if you have the allergy, consumption of even the smallest amount of gluten is not...
Sta. Maria Pinquitos with Zucchini and Tomatoes
After a long while, I finally cooked Santa Maria Pinquitos again. What a great meaty bean! They're dense without being too starchy and they have a great pot liquor. After...
A Simple Omelette with Beans
This was a swell breakfast. A little cheese and few scoops of refried beans were a great filling. It would be tempting to add more beans but they should just...
Noche Mexicana Tour: Making Tamales
I don't think you can take too many classes on tamal making. Each teacher has a slightly different trick or technique and it's always fun to get together and make...
Grits. Polenta. Mush. Hominy.....Explain the Differences to Me!
Any southerners out there? I need some help. Here is what I know: Ground dry corn is called polenta and mush.Dried corn that's been treated with wood ash, cal or...
Ricotta or Requeson with Beans
I don't want to sound like a broken record but this trick turns a very good bowl of beans into something to remember. Ricotta is a simple, easy to make,...