January 2026 Heirloom Bean and Grain Club
January's Heirloom Bean and Grain Club kicks off the new year with the perfect trio for soup season: two beloved heirloom beans and a stunning heritage grain from small family farms. We're thrilled to feature Organic Old Indian Woman Beans, which have earned a devoted following among those fortunate enough to find them—these silky, flavorful organic beans from Fifth Crow Farm create an exceptional bean broth while holding their shape beautifully in long braises and soups. Alongside them, we've reserved the last of our Certified Regenerative Cranberry Beans exclusively for club members, a personal favorite for classic Italian Pasta e Fagioli. Rounding out this month's selection is the striking Purple Barley from Hayden Mills, an ancient grain milled with traditional methods that brings both vibrant color and nutty depth to winter dishes. Whether you're simmering a pot of soup or exploring new ways to cook with organic heirloom beans, this month's box celebrates the comfort and nourishment of time-honored ingredients grown with care.
Organic Old Indian Woman Beans, Organic Cranberry Beans, Tibetan Purple Barley
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Organic Old Indian Woman Beans, Organic Cranberry Beans, Organic Tiger Eye Beans
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ORGANIC OLD INDIAN WOMAN BEANS
A customer recently emailed me that these were the absolute best beans she had ever eaten. I could not agree more. These are some of the most silky, delicious beans you'll find. The flavor is amazing but it's that texture that brings everyone back. My favorite thing to do with these beans is to simply cook them with salt and pepper and a thick slice of lemon peel (never use a whole lemon or lemon juice until after cooking or they will never soften), then finish with some olive oil. These are maybe the best beans ever for a simple pot of beans or a soup.
ABOUT THE FARMER
Fifth Crow Farms is an organic family owned farm in Pescadero, California. Grounded in a values-based approach to land stewardship, Fifth Crow Farm is a dynamic and diversified organic farm in Pescadero, CA. Founded in 2008 with a shoestring budget, a supportive local community, and ambitious dreams, they strive to bring eaters the highest quality, best tasting, and most nutritious food possible.
Fifth Crow Farm wants their farm to be more than a business: they strive to make it an engine for positive change in the food system. They are stewarding the land in a way that not only respects but improves habitat for wildlife and builds better soil for future farmers. They also believe in creating a healthy, fulfilling, and fair work environment, and providing their customers with the best tasting, most nutritious, highest quality food possible.
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