Hiya, heirloomer08! Have: 4 O'Clock red, white and yellow. Want: '08 Tomatoes - Lemon baby heirloom tomato Black From Tula heirloom tomato Stupice heirloom tomato Trade?! :)

Hi Noah, I have Hidatsa Shield Figure Bean, a beautiful historic variety that can be found on Slow Food's Ark of Taste. Please send me your trade list if you are interested in trading. Thanks, Dan

Here's a seed company that sells them. I don't know what the svs at the end of the name means. There were 'Castanospermum australe select' and Castanospermum svs' seeds...the 'select' were unavailable. Maybe you could email them and ask what the differences are? Here is a link that might be useful: Castanospermum australe seeds

HOT CRAB & GREEN BEAN SALAD (serves 4) 1 lb fresh or thawed frozen crabmeat (I've used canned, well rinsed) 2 lbs green beans, cut into 1" pieces 3/4 cup mayonnaise 2 TBL lemon juice 1/2 tsp dry mustard 1 small clove garlic, minced 1/4 cup finely chopped onions 1/4 tsp salt Pepper 1/4-1/2 cup fine dry bread crumbs 2 TBL butter, melted Drain the crab & pick over carefully, breaking up any large pieces. Cook the beans in boiling salted water until crisp-tender, then drain. combine the mayo, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, onions, salt & pepepr in a large bowl, blending well. Carefully stir in the beans & then the crab. Spoon the mixture into greased baking shells or ramekins. Top each dish with a sprinkle of bread crumbs, drizzle w/the butter & bake uncovered in a preheated 400° oven for about 15 minutes or until the salads are hot & the crumbs browned. (Or bake in a shallow casserole for about 25 minutes.)~~Century of Good Cooking I've not tasted this but have made it for others & it was a hit: WARM POTATO & GREEN BEAN SALAD (serves 4) Salad: 1 lb small red potatoes, scrubbed 1/4 lb fresh green beans, trimmed & halved crosswise 1/2 small red onion, cut into thin wedges 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped, optional Dressing: 3 TBL olive oil 2 TBL dry white wine 2 tsp white wine vinegar 1/2 tsp each salt & pepper 2 tsp chopped fresh parsley 1/2 tsp each dried oregano & thyme 1/8 tsp dried basil for the salad: Place the potatoes in a saucepan & cover with cold water. Bring to a boil & cook about 15 minutes or until easily pierced with a fork but not mushy. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring 1" of water to a boil, add the beans & cook about 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain the potatoes & beans & let cool slightly. Cut the potatoes into halves or quarters, depending on their size. Place the potatoes, beans onions & bell peppers in a large bowl, mixing gently. For the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk the oil,wine, vinegar, salt, pepper, parsley, oregano, thyme & basil, blending thoroughly. Pour over the vegetables, tossing gently to coat. Let stand at least 1 hour at room temperature before serving.~~St. Michael's Cooks by Design