Dried beans this week come by the pound from several local producers:
• The black beans have a slightly sweet and earthy flavor and a rich texture as well as dark skins loaded with more antioxidants than any other bean — from Baer's Best in South Hamilton, MA
• The heirloom soup mix includes 10–20 varieties selected to add color, texture, and flavor to a bean soup, with some beans staying intact while others become creamy to thicken and flavor the broth — from Baer's Best in South Hamilton, MA
• Pinto beans come from Genesee Valley Bean in Caledonia, NY
• Maine yellow eye beans come from Morningstar Farm in Claverack, NY
• Jacob's cattle beans come from Morningstar Farm in Claverack, NY
• Black beans come from Morningstar Farm in Claverack, NY
