The Bean BookFrom the founder of the acclaimed Rancho Gordo bean company, an authoritative guide to 50 bean varieties and how to cook with them, featuring 100 classic and modern recipes. NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER. From the founder of the acclaimed Rancho Gordo bean company, an authoritative guide to 50 bean varieties and how to cook with them, featuring 100 classic and modern recipes. The Bean Book is the magnum opus from the KING of heirloom beans!" Ted Allen,