Lately, I’ve been obsessed with eating carrots and hummus. I can’t explain it, other than the fact that it’s delicious.

I am also eagerly looking forward to the shipment of Rancho Gordo beans that should be arriving at my house next week.

Perfect timing to come across a new variation on hummus from a reliable source -

Oh, Rancho Gordo, why are you so far away? Why isn’t there anybody closer who can give me the beans I adore? First, I admired your beans over the internet, but was too cheap to pay for shipping. Then I was in San Francisco and brought some of your beans home from the Ferry Plaza Farmer’s Market. http://www.ferrybuildingmarketplace.com/farmers_market.php

It was love, beany love. Then I asked for and received your beans for Christmas, and an addiction was born. Beans from the bulk bin at the co-op are pretty good, but your beans, Rancho Gordo, your beans make me dance a happy dance.

Indian Harvest, you are in Bemidji, MN, and I found your beans on the internet, but you seem set up for chefs and restaurants, and I am neither of these things.

Maybe I should grow my own beans.