Comments on: Preserving the harvest: dried beans. http://crabappleherbs.com/blog/2007/09/18/preserving-the-harvest-dried-beans/ Mon, 06 Oct 2008 13:50:47 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1.2 By: novella http://crabappleherbs.com/blog/2007/09/18/preserving-the-harvest-dried-beans/#comment-8369 novella Thu, 20 Sep 2007 03:48:04 +0000 http://crabappleherbs.com/blog/2007/09/18/preserving-the-harvest-dried-beans/#comment-8369 Yay beans! Next time you're in the Bay Area, you should hit Phipps farmstand in Pescadero. They have some amazing old timey beans--like these little tiny white ones called German rice or one that has a hawk emblem on the edge of the bean. Amazing. Yay beans! Next time you’re in the Bay Area, you should hit Phipps farmstand in Pescadero. They have some amazing old timey beans–like these little tiny white ones called German rice or one that has a hawk emblem on the edge of the bean. Amazing.

]]> By: crabappleherbs http://crabappleherbs.com/blog/2007/09/18/preserving-the-harvest-dried-beans/#comment-8392 crabappleherbs Thu, 20 Sep 2007 12:48:48 +0000 http://crabappleherbs.com/blog/2007/09/18/preserving-the-harvest-dried-beans/#comment-8392 Oh my goodness yes. I was there a few years ago and it was a bean PARADISE for sure. They have especially good (fat!) Cannellini. Oh my goodness yes. I was there a few years ago and it was a bean PARADISE for sure. They have especially good (fat!) Cannellini.

]]> By: Riana http://crabappleherbs.com/blog/2007/09/18/preserving-the-harvest-dried-beans/#comment-8640 Riana Mon, 24 Sep 2007 15:29:31 +0000 http://crabappleherbs.com/blog/2007/09/18/preserving-the-harvest-dried-beans/#comment-8640 Great Story, now, I know what I am making for dinner. We have scads of lima beans! I make schmaltz too, its the best! My roasting of previously frozen peppers didnt work, btw. It was impossible to get the skins off. But I did eat them all, no harm trying. I'll roast the rest of the fresh ones. Great Story, now, I know what I am making for dinner. We have scads of lima beans! I make schmaltz too, its the best!

My roasting of previously frozen peppers didnt work, btw. It was impossible to get the skins off. But I did eat them all, no harm trying. I’ll roast the rest of the fresh ones.

]]> By: crabappleherbs http://crabappleherbs.com/blog/2007/09/18/preserving-the-harvest-dried-beans/#comment-8656 crabappleherbs Mon, 24 Sep 2007 19:18:15 +0000 http://crabappleherbs.com/blog/2007/09/18/preserving-the-harvest-dried-beans/#comment-8656 Thanks, Riana. Aren't beans wonderful? And schmaltz is wonderful too. I'm thinking of doing a whole blogpost on it, actually. And thanks for the update on the peppers. I'm glad to know! Thanks, Riana. Aren’t beans wonderful? And schmaltz is wonderful too. I’m thinking of doing a whole blogpost on it, actually.

And thanks for the update on the peppers. I’m glad to know!

]]> By: Jenny http://crabappleherbs.com/blog/2007/09/18/preserving-the-harvest-dried-beans/#comment-8817 Jenny Thu, 27 Sep 2007 16:21:44 +0000 http://crabappleherbs.com/blog/2007/09/18/preserving-the-harvest-dried-beans/#comment-8817 this really strikes a chord with me--i tried the pennywise challenge this past summer and couldn't find a local dried bean supplier anywhere in missouri. lots of feed corn and soy, no human beans. we're going to grow our own next year, and i am doubly inspired to do so by this post! this really strikes a chord with me–i tried the pennywise challenge this past summer and couldn’t find a local dried bean supplier anywhere in missouri. lots of feed corn and soy, no human beans. we’re going to grow our own next year, and i am doubly inspired to do so by this post!

]]> By: crabappleherbs http://crabappleherbs.com/blog/2007/09/18/preserving-the-harvest-dried-beans/#comment-8867 crabappleherbs Fri, 28 Sep 2007 22:56:46 +0000 http://crabappleherbs.com/blog/2007/09/18/preserving-the-harvest-dried-beans/#comment-8867 I'm glad you're inspired to grow your own beans, Jenny! They're really some of the easiest plants to grow. And there are so many really wonderful varieties out there. If you're interested in trying some varieties before you decide what to plant, here are a few sources: <a href="http://www.seedsavers.org/products.asp?dept=14" rel="nofollow">Seed Savers Exchange</a>, <a href="http://www.phippscountry.com/beanlist.htm" rel="nofollow">Phipps Country Store</a> (as Novella mentioned), and <a href="http://www.ranchogordo.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=RG&Category_Code=DHAHB4" rel="nofollow">Rancho Gordo</a> (whose beans I got at the market in SF). I’m glad you’re inspired to grow your own beans, Jenny! They’re really some of the easiest plants to grow. And there are so many really wonderful varieties out there. If you’re interested in trying some varieties before you decide what to plant, here are a few sources: Seed Savers Exchange, Phipps Country Store (as Novella mentioned), and Rancho Gordo (whose beans I got at the market in SF).

]]> By: ::::wifemothermaniac:::: http://crabappleherbs.com/blog/2007/09/18/preserving-the-harvest-dried-beans/#comment-9071 ::::wifemothermaniac:::: Thu, 04 Oct 2007 03:36:33 +0000 http://crabappleherbs.com/blog/2007/09/18/preserving-the-harvest-dried-beans/#comment-9071 Brilliant post. I had no idea what I was missing. I seem to have alright luck with string beans in my garden, I'll have to try some drying varieties to see what you're talking about, since all I've known are the dried out no salt type you disparage of here. Love your blog, been a quiet reader for months now. Thank you for sharing :) Brilliant post. I had no idea what I was missing. I seem to have alright luck with string beans in my garden, I’ll have to try some drying varieties to see what you’re talking about, since all I’ve known are the dried out no salt type you disparage of here. Love your blog, been a quiet reader for months now. Thank you for sharing :)

]]> By: crabappleherbs http://crabappleherbs.com/blog/2007/09/18/preserving-the-harvest-dried-beans/#comment-9103 crabappleherbs Thu, 04 Oct 2007 20:18:51 +0000 http://crabappleherbs.com/blog/2007/09/18/preserving-the-harvest-dried-beans/#comment-9103 You know, you can dry the beans from string bean varieties too. Some are quite good. (Black Valentine is one I used to grow as a green bean, but I like the beans so much now I grow it for drying.) You know, you can dry the beans from string bean varieties too. Some are quite good. (Black Valentine is one I used to grow as a green bean, but I like the beans so much now I grow it for drying.)

]]> By: anita http://crabappleherbs.com/blog/2007/09/18/preserving-the-harvest-dried-beans/#comment-17611 anita Fri, 08 Feb 2008 19:52:12 +0000 http://crabappleherbs.com/blog/2007/09/18/preserving-the-harvest-dried-beans/#comment-17611 Guess what I found at my CSA farm this week? tadah! their very own dried beans. They're gooood :) Guess what I found at my CSA farm this week? tadah! their very own dried beans. They’re gooood :)

]]> By: crabappleherbs http://crabappleherbs.com/blog/2007/09/18/preserving-the-harvest-dried-beans/#comment-17826 crabappleherbs Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:07:34 +0000 http://crabappleherbs.com/blog/2007/09/18/preserving-the-harvest-dried-beans/#comment-17826 Oh, yum! What kinds did they have? Oh, yum! What kinds did they have?

]]> By: karen jempson http://crabappleherbs.com/blog/2007/09/18/preserving-the-harvest-dried-beans/#comment-20581 karen jempson Thu, 27 Mar 2008 02:19:10 +0000 http://crabappleherbs.com/blog/2007/09/18/preserving-the-harvest-dried-beans/#comment-20581 any idea where one can buy (via the internet?) october beans? my father keeps searching for them (grew up in virginia). i havent had any luck (in florida). thanks! any idea where one can buy (via the internet?) october beans? my father keeps searching for them (grew up in virginia). i havent had any luck (in florida). thanks!

]]> By: crabappleherbs http://crabappleherbs.com/blog/2007/09/18/preserving-the-harvest-dried-beans/#comment-20904 crabappleherbs Thu, 03 Apr 2008 20:51:12 +0000 http://crabappleherbs.com/blog/2007/09/18/preserving-the-harvest-dried-beans/#comment-20904 Hi Karen. Do you mean the beans for cooking or the seeds? I know southern exposure seed exchange has the seeds. Hi Karen. Do you mean the beans for cooking or the seeds? I know southern exposure seed exchange has the seeds.

]]> By: mickey abbott http://crabappleherbs.com/blog/2007/09/18/preserving-the-harvest-dried-beans/#comment-27352 mickey abbott Tue, 24 Jun 2008 18:23:10 +0000 http://crabappleherbs.com/blog/2007/09/18/preserving-the-harvest-dried-beans/#comment-27352 I purchase my october beans to plant at Bakers Creek seeds in Missouri. I purchase my october beans to plant at Bakers Creek seeds in Missouri.

]]> By: Stephanie http://crabappleherbs.com/blog/2007/09/18/preserving-the-harvest-dried-beans/#comment-35622 Stephanie Thu, 21 Aug 2008 20:17:27 +0000 http://crabappleherbs.com/blog/2007/09/18/preserving-the-harvest-dried-beans/#comment-35622 Hi, I know this is an old post but I came across it when I Googled "october beans." I am cooking my first fresh batch right now (with onion, garlic, and seasoning) but I'm wondering what the best way to dry them is. I didn't grow them; therefore, I can't leave them to dry on the vine. Any suggestions?? Hi, I know this is an old post but I came across it when I Googled “october beans.” I am cooking my first fresh batch right now (with onion, garlic, and seasoning) but I’m wondering what the best way to dry them is. I didn’t grow them; therefore, I can’t leave them to dry on the vine. Any suggestions??

]]> By: Penny http://crabappleherbs.com/blog/2007/09/18/preserving-the-harvest-dried-beans/#comment-37034 Penny Fri, 29 Aug 2008 11:32:50 +0000 http://crabappleherbs.com/blog/2007/09/18/preserving-the-harvest-dried-beans/#comment-37034 Hi, when do you harvest borlotti beans? Hi, when do you harvest borlotti beans?

]]> By: crabappleherbs http://crabappleherbs.com/blog/2007/09/18/preserving-the-harvest-dried-beans/#comment-39700 crabappleherbs Tue, 09 Sep 2008 21:11:31 +0000 http://crabappleherbs.com/blog/2007/09/18/preserving-the-harvest-dried-beans/#comment-39700 Stephanie: To dry them, you want to purchase beans that rattle in their pods. Ask your farmer if they'll pick some for you at that stage. If you can't get them that mature, you can freeze the fresh ones. Penny: You can harvest them for fresh eating / cooking when they're thick and round in the pods. For drying, you want to wait until they rattle in the pods. Stephanie: To dry them, you want to purchase beans that rattle in their pods. Ask your farmer if they’ll pick some for you at that stage. If you can’t get them that mature, you can freeze the fresh ones.

Penny: You can harvest them for fresh eating / cooking when they’re thick and round in the pods. For drying, you want to wait until they rattle in the pods.

]]> By: Kitt http://crabappleherbs.com/blog/2007/09/18/preserving-the-harvest-dried-beans/#comment-39791 Kitt Wed, 10 Sep 2008 07:56:59 +0000 http://crabappleherbs.com/blog/2007/09/18/preserving-the-harvest-dried-beans/#comment-39791 That stand in San Francisco would've been Rancho Gordo, and I found this post because I planted some of the cellinis I bought from them there. I was looking for info on harvesting and storing them. Nice post! I agree wholeheartedly. That stand in San Francisco would’ve been Rancho Gordo, and I found this post because I planted some of the cellinis I bought from them there. I was looking for info on harvesting and storing them. Nice post! I agree wholeheartedly.

]]> By: Laura http://crabappleherbs.com/blog/2007/09/18/preserving-the-harvest-dried-beans/#comment-41703 Laura Tue, 23 Sep 2008 20:50:53 +0000 http://crabappleherbs.com/blog/2007/09/18/preserving-the-harvest-dried-beans/#comment-41703 I'm glad I found this post! I had some beans sit too long on the vines so I just let them dry. I'm going to try cooking them today! It's a bit of experiment since they were yellow wax beans. I’m glad I found this post! I had some beans sit too long on the vines so I just let them dry. I’m going to try cooking them today! It’s a bit of experiment since they were yellow wax beans.

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