Came back from the States with enough heirloom beans, grits, cornmeal, and smoked sausage to last us at least a year. It's like I'm going to pack up my canoe and head deep into the bush or something. If you don't hear from me, know that at least I'm eating well.

In case you're wondering: 1. Yes, we can get dried beans here, but unless I drive an hour south, my choices are usually black, kidney, or navy. You want pintos? Well, aren't you fancy. I hear they have those in Victoria. Plus, Rancho Gordo beans are stupidly good.