I'm so excited to be a member of primary beans. The product is absolutely delicious and I love all of the support of the community with recipes and preparation methods. I've only had one shipment so far but have been a fan of these beans for a while. I'm having so much fun exploring the different varieties!
I purchased this and all the beans set a while ago. The bean set was mainly to just try them all but for those who want more bite sized samples the club seems the way to go--you get a few boxes of beans quarterly.
I have been mainly vegetarian often vegan leaning in my diet for sigh over 40 years now and a huge bean lover. For some reason I never really pursued Heirloom beans before as they were not widely available in the 80's when I started cooking for myself {one of my first cookbooks was Bean Banquets by Patricia Gregory} but I am enjoying going beyond the standard fare available at grocers or international grocers. Recommend
A convenient way to try out all the beans! I am still working my way through my variety box but so far everything has been a winner. I love not having had to make a decision as it pushed me a bit out of my comfort zone leading to new favorites. Recommend
Glad I joined "Bean People”. I’ve been buying Primary Beans for a couple of years. But the membership makes it easier to have beans shipped. The stores in my area that carry these beans is quite far away. I also loved the pasta product included with the shipment. I try the provided recipes every once in a while.
Our family is working on eating a more plant-based diet. These delicious beans make it much easier to do so. We make a pot of beans every two weeks and really enjoy all the different varieties. There are a few we all agree need to be reordered. This set is a wonderful way to sample a wide variety of beans. Yes, they are worth the price!
I was a member of the Rancho Gordo bean club for over 5 years and recently made the switch to Primary Beans because I want organic heirlooms, and I want to support US organic farmers who are highlighted for their work. Also Primary Beans' marketing is fun and I actually want to cook their recipes. Great work! I just got my first box and was stunned by the quality and flavor of the flageolets. They're gorgeous! That said, I am struggling to see the value of bean club -- I could have ordered more than 3lbs of beans from the store + the pantry item for quite a bit less than $50. Maybe I'm spoiled by the sheer amount of goodies in the Rancho Gordo bean club boxes. In comparison, this box just doesn't stack up in terms of value. I'd like to see at least another 1lb of beans in each box to justify the price.