Lin wrote:
> blake murphy wrote:
>
>> i don't know why people object to the pre-soak. you do have to plan one
>> day ahead, but there's no more work involved, and actual cooking time is
>> reduced by an hour or more.
>
> Actually, the quick soak method is to put enough water to cover the
> beans by a couple of inches, bring the water to a boil for 10-15
> minutes and let them sit for an hour. Then rinse and re-add water and
> get those babies simmering! No need for a day of pre-planning.
>
> Perfect beans every time!
>
> Does anyone like adding things like baking soda, Sprite, or Beano to
> de-gas them? I don't bother with such things now -- but I have tried
> the baking soda and Sprite before. I didn't notice much difference in
> the taste after a long simmer, and I'm not one of those people
> bothered by gas, but those I served it to said they noticed a
> difference in their, uh, emissions.
>
> --Lin

Hey, I never have gas. I'm a lady, dammit.

Becca