2023 Reflections
We created Beanstory because we believe that beans are an incredible force for good; they are not only beautiful and great for our health, they are an integral part of healthy soil and hold answers for how we might address...
Stories: Connecting with Marcia Patmos
Marcia Patmos is a designer and founder of Brooklyn-based fashion and lifestyle brand, M.Patmos. In addition to being wildly talented, she's a master community builder and one of the most generous creatives around - continually supporting and lifting up other...
Holiday Gift Guide: 2023
This is our first holiday season at Beanstory and we wanted to share some unsolicited love by curating our own gift guide. In honor of our ethos of being mindful and conscious about how we shop, buy, and give, we wanted to highlight...
Farm Visit Reflections: Harvest 2023
Farming is an act of hope. Farmers work long, hard hours, cultivating and caring for the crops they grow, the people they employ, and the soil they tend. They do everything they can to ensure a bountiful harvest, enough to...
Stories: Sam Savage Breit and The Salt Horse, CA
Sam Savage Breit is the owner of Laguna Beach, CA farm-to-table specialty shop, The Salt Horse. Sam sources the freshest, most sustainable, nutritious, organic and seasonal product she can find and celebrates the stories behind the food and brands that she...
Why Soil Health Matters
Soil is the foundation of life. This thin layer of the earth supports the growth of nearly everything living on the planet. In fact, 95% of everything we eat is directly or indirectly produced in soil. Despite the importance of...