tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4880603295507070479.post8165022854581281277..comments2024-03-12T06:37:11.027-05:00Comments on A Good Appetite: Perfectly Simple Beanskathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10462007067131792229noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4880603295507070479.post-52309716645299781882010-05-18T16:28:25.828-05:002010-05-18T16:28:25.828-05:00Joonspoon - Yes it is!Joonspoon - Yes it is!kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10462007067131792229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4880603295507070479.post-12259174982139149932010-05-18T16:26:36.791-05:002010-05-18T16:26:36.791-05:00is that celery you have in there with the beans?is that celery you have in there with the beans?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4880603295507070479.post-10021816357544860022010-04-12T21:59:14.402-05:002010-04-12T21:59:14.402-05:00I really need to try cooking with dried beans. I ...I really need to try cooking with dried beans. I just always forget to plan that far ahead!Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11741861711308777389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4880603295507070479.post-76137245687270029952010-04-12T19:38:37.377-05:002010-04-12T19:38:37.377-05:00I didn't have time to look at my favorite blog...I didn't have time to look at my favorite blogs till today and just had to comment on your beans post. I love, love, love dried beans but hate the 'side effect' so now I'll be off to Penzy's to get some epazote this coming weekend. And I love your pantry storage too. We are going to do a renovation this year and part of that is to enhance the pantry and I'll keep these Carol in Indian Springs Villagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06680358348896918280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4880603295507070479.post-49519692034534852672010-04-11T12:51:42.071-05:002010-04-11T12:51:42.071-05:00I just started seriously investigating beans and h...I just started seriously investigating beans and have been adding them to various recipes with wonderful success!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10166583244097563676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4880603295507070479.post-4859507510420232282010-04-09T14:40:10.530-05:002010-04-09T14:40:10.530-05:00I also use the canning jars for my staples. I LOV...I also use the canning jars for my staples. I LOVE them. Easy to see what you have and what you'll need to pick up. I use my vacuum sealer to pull the air out and I get a longer shelf life.<br /><br />We are getting where we like the dried beans as well. I like that I can cook up only what we need but I love the comment of freezing what is left over for later!coleen~https://www.blogger.com/profile/03669221103408635474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4880603295507070479.post-84244924328063964042010-04-09T10:58:49.002-05:002010-04-09T10:58:49.002-05:00I would so have a Toulouse sausage with these bean...I would so have a Toulouse sausage with these beans!Peter Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01907758539058786065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4880603295507070479.post-85031335364058079712010-04-09T10:07:09.150-05:002010-04-09T10:07:09.150-05:00I love how you organize the beans in your pantry. ...I love how you organize the beans in your pantry. I have been slowly accumulating glass storage containers from Ikea, but your canning jars is so much easier and cheaper. I love the look too!Lisanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4880603295507070479.post-33852420601009468592010-04-09T05:52:19.497-05:002010-04-09T05:52:19.497-05:00those beans are gorgeous, both before cooking and ...those beans are gorgeous, both before cooking and after. also, your bean shelf is a little bit of my idea of heaven on earth. :)gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02368850949339758604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4880603295507070479.post-67446360604685537452010-04-09T02:01:59.343-05:002010-04-09T02:01:59.343-05:00I love how organized your pantry it! I am a bit s...I love how organized your pantry it! I am a bit spastic at cooking beans, but I am getting better! Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4880603295507070479.post-70852597494612306222010-04-08T12:25:38.533-05:002010-04-08T12:25:38.533-05:00Lori - I'm interesting to see what your study ...Lori - I'm interesting to see what your study finds as I've just been safe & not added the salt. Yes, we used the epazote in the beans you see in this post & in chili. We like the flavor it adds & I haven't had any tummy troubles.kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10462007067131792229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4880603295507070479.post-10067320371793907192010-04-08T12:21:27.500-05:002010-04-08T12:21:27.500-05:00I have read recently that salting your water will ...I have read recently that salting your water will not make the bean skin tough. I think I will have to do a side by side study because I have heard it both ways. Funny, huh?<br /><br />Have you tried the epazote in your beans yet?Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16945911444997924849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4880603295507070479.post-81994985019749785042010-04-08T11:35:00.089-05:002010-04-08T11:35:00.089-05:00I've recently switched over to dried beans and...I've recently switched over to dried beans and since I would rarely need the whole thing, I'll use what I need and freeze the rest in 1 3/4 to 2 cup portions (sans liquid). Then it's as easy as canned beans without all that salt. However, I don't have nearly the beautiful selection a seen here - jealous!Krishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07266585394191707735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4880603295507070479.post-15559402359082393092010-04-08T11:08:21.662-05:002010-04-08T11:08:21.662-05:00When I realized there were no canned beans where w...When I realized there were no canned beans where we were in Brazil I was forced to look more at dried beans. I am so happy that happened because I love all the varieties out there. It does take a lot of planning ahead and organization, but I'm determined to stick with dried now that we are back. <br /><br />I'm so glad to be back to a crockpot though. That makes it so much easier. These Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02673728403023457344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4880603295507070479.post-21396232600886782732010-04-08T10:23:02.000-05:002010-04-08T10:23:02.000-05:00Oh, I love beans! They are so darn cheap and delic...Oh, I love beans! They are so darn cheap and delicious. I love mine in soup, but I think my real favorite is over rice. Spicy beans and rice... this is making me hungry.Carter @ The Kitchenettehttp://www.the-kitchenette.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4880603295507070479.post-54590972828948174532010-04-08T10:16:39.721-05:002010-04-08T10:16:39.721-05:00ok now, that end result is fabulous. i eat a lot ...ok now, that end result is fabulous. i eat a lot of beans since i'm not a huge meat eater.vanillasugarbloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04326351678882055985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4880603295507070479.post-56444346380303649072010-04-08T09:36:49.971-05:002010-04-08T09:36:49.971-05:00I should also recommend the cooking tips on the Ra...I should also recommend the cooking tips on the Rancho Gordo site, such a great resource.kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10462007067131792229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4880603295507070479.post-80416931365673316632010-04-08T09:36:28.813-05:002010-04-08T09:36:28.813-05:00I second the pantry love! Thank you for this - my ...I second the pantry love! Thank you for this - my husband and I love bean dishes but I rely heavily on canned (an upcoming post will show just how much!) I've wanted to switch over to using dried beans not only because it's economical but also because of the greater variety to be found. Now that you've highlighted your inexpensive but very handy Target slow cook and how pre-soaking Tangled Noodlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17543997083087131116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4880603295507070479.post-24098505644321572042010-04-08T09:27:47.982-05:002010-04-08T09:27:47.982-05:00First off, I love your pantry!! Second? Cooking ...First off, I love your pantry!! Second? Cooking beans is always a mystery to me. I did some last w'end for a stew and loved them! So I'm going to use your tips and experiment. Thank you!Ellehttp://www.ellesnewenglandkitchen.comnoreply@blogger.com