Welcome, Bean People!

Our membership is a journey through everything we’re obsessed with at Primary Beans – showcasing diverse bean varieties, telling rich stories about the farmers who grow them, collaborating with values-driven brands, and encouraging culinary creativity.

If you’re here, you’ve joined us to receive quarterly boxes of new-harvest beans – and so much more! Read on to bring mindfulness, nutritious food, care for the planet, and deliciousness into your kitchens.

Happy cooking,
Team Primary Beans

Meet the contents of Box #4

We are thrilled to introduce you to the beans of the fourth and final box of our 2024 membership program, chosen with cozy gatherings in mind. Scroll down to meet our winter picks and discover how to make them the stars of your cold-weather cooking.

Pantry bonus!

Hawaij Masala

Hawai Masala is a blend of spices with Yemeni and Pakistani roots, made by Diaspora Co. in collaboration with Nadir Nahdi. Diaspora Co. is a purveyor of spices from family farms across India and Sri Lanka that are equitable, climate-resilient, and undeniably delicious.

Meet the contents of Box #3

Fall is in the air, and our third membership box is filled with ingredients that add warmth and comfort to your table. Scroll down to meet the stars of our latest box and discover delicious ways to make them shine in your seasonal cooking.

Pantry bonus!

Ultimate Red Wine Vinegar

Made by: American Vinegar Works, artisanal, small-batch vinegar maker based in New England

Production notes: Revived a special vinegar making process from the 1800’s that involves fermentation for several months followed by aging in whiskey barrels, using wines sourced from American producers

Member exclusive recipe:

Stewy beans and kale with red wine vinegar

Meet the contents of Box #2

Summer is here, and our second membership box features beans that will steal the show at potlucks and al fresco dinner parties. Whoever said beans aren’t for summer, hasn’t seen what these beans can do in panzanellas, aguachiles, arepas, and more. Scroll down to meet your beans and all they have to offer during these warm months ahead.

Pantry bonus!

Zesty Sansho Peppercorn Miso

Made by: Cabi, a woman-owned, Japanese pantry staple brand

Sourcing notes: Made in the Japanese Alps by a family who has been making miso for 4 generations

Member exclusive recipe:

Bean and snap pea salad with miso vinaigrette

Meet the contents of Box #1

It’s officially spring, and our first membership box features gems that shine with the season’s best produce! Scroll down to meet your beans and dive into all they have to offer the springtime weather ahead.

Pantry bonus!

Campanelle Bronze Pasta

Made by: Flour + Water, San Francisco’s beloved pasta restaurant

Sourcing notes: Organic North American semolina grown with regenerative practices

Member exclusive recipe:

Campanelle with Speckled Bayo, Bacon, Braised Chicken, Buttery Collards + Aged Cheddar