On Sun 28 Sep 2008 01:45:56p, Becca told us...

> 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
>

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