The Rancho Gordo Heirloom Bean Guide (Steve Sando)

Part gardening manual, part field guide, and part cookbook, The Rancho Gordo Heirloom Bean Guide is a trove of information and inspiration for gardening and cooking enthusiasts alike. 

Authors Steve Sando and Julia Newberry feature 30 favorite varieties of heirloom beans, from the rich, chocolatey Rio Zape to the delicate white Marcella bean, and offer an illustrated recipe for each one.