(Heirloom) Bean Stories
Heirloom beans are beans that have been passed down through generations. Oftentimes, you might find a similar variety, called by a different name, in different parts of the world. This nomenclature pays homage to the migratory path that each seed...
Dry Farming
Drought is a problem in many parts of the world and here, within the US, California is in a particularly perilous position when it comes to water supply. That's why dry farming is giving us reason to smile amidst otherwise...
2023: The Pursuit of Slow
Hello 2023. Where does the time go? The push and pull of modern life and our desire to slow down carries us forward. Here, we share reflections on how we're feeling and the lessons we'll carry with us into the year ahead. ...
Why Organic
Sourcing organic beans was non-negotiable for us from the start. But, our idea of what organic means has evolved over the course of this food journey. Here’s how: Maggie: Before we started Beanstory, I thought this was all was more cut and...
Our Packaging Journey: Part I
When Beanstory was just a seed of an idea, it was an absolute certainty we would use compostable packaging. But then we dug in. As is usually the case, things aren't as simple as they seem. We read the fine...
Farm Visit Reflections: 2022
We spent time on the road this past summer, visiting farming partners, and were profoundly impacted by this experience. One word kept surfacing throughout our travels: Generosity. There was generosity in spirit towards our visit and there was an even greater generosity of spirit...