Traffic is a nightmare this morning and too windy and sopping miserable to even step outside. Aren't we lucky we don't have to?
What a night with pelting rain and gusts up to 60 mph, one of the strongest wind storms ever for February. By some miracle, we didn't lose power overnight, but we're not out of the woods yet.
The wind is still gusting about 30 mph and the lights flickering. Fingers crossed, all it takes is one downed tree somewhere in West Seattle and thousands are out of luck.
John is in the kitchen cutting up peppers, onions and garlic for a pot of red bean chili. I'm sure I've mentioned before, we're big fans of Rancho Gordo brand heirloom beans.
Well, first you have to get over sticker shock, then realize how many servings are in that little bag. And how much better they are than dusty-looking bags of grocery store dried beans. Although the sexy lady on the Rancho Gordo label might have something to so with that.
We have tried many, but not all the Gordo varieties. Some are only available in small seasonal batches.
John gave me Steve Sando's "Bean Book" for Christmas. It's beautiful to look at as well as useful with recipes.
Sando is the founder of Rancho Gordo, and has made a name for himself (and a bean fortune) in the food world. He is probably the first to lift the humble bean up to gourmet status.
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