Does Paul Giuntoli grow the best beans in the state?
I will note that the key ingredient is the beans. I used the Warren Creek Farms canario beans that Steve Temple thinks are the best. Here’s the deal, and this is important: There’s only one place to find Paul Giuntoli’s beans: at the Farmers’ Market. He only sells them direct to the consumer. And there’s just one more market left in the season, this Saturday, Nov. 17, on the Arcata Plaza. Otherwise you’ll have to wait until spring. Paul promises he’ll be there rain or shine. And he’s bringing extra beans.
OK, I think my cassoulet is ready to come out of the oven now.
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THREE Comments
Comment / By Raymond Coats / April 11, 2009, 9:59 p.m.
My wife and I pass through I-80 coming from Sacramento to our home in Fairfield. We always pass this sign which reads, “Canario Beans”. I wondered what they are. Thanks for the article. You ought to post it on Wikipedia
Comment / By Bill Moore / May 27, 2009, 6:36 p.m.
We have seen the signs also. Where can these beans be purchased?
Comment / By Peter Feeley / Oct. 11, 7:49 p.m.
I bought some today from the bulk bins at Winco under the name Maya Coba