On Thu, 15 Mar 2012 12:55:08 -0400, Brooklyn1 <Gravesend1> wrote:

>On Thu, 15 Mar 2012 07:10:02 -0700 (PDT), Bryan
> wrote:
>
>>On Thursday, March 15, 2012 8:37:38 AM UTC-5, Sqwertz wrote:
>>> On Thu, 15 Mar 2012 06:20:21 -0700 (PDT), Bryan wrote:
>>>
>>> > I just ordered some packets of instant dried refried beans, which
>>> > are far better tasting that canned anyway. With the Amazon
>>> > "subscribe" thing, they were under $14 for 8 packets with free
>>> > shipping.
>>>
>>> $14 for less than 4 pound of beans. I get my beans for about
>>> $.60/pound.
>>
>>My time is worth something too, and I am super busy these days.
>>The packets reconstitute to 20 oz. Figuring the Rosaritas at $1.30 including local sales tax for a 16 oz. can, the instants are less than 8% more expensive.
>>
>>Sure, they're higher in cost than starting with raw beans.
>
>
>If you like refried beans that much buy ordinary canned beans in #10
>cans, make up a big batch and freeze portions... a lot less expensive
>than even dried beans and you'll know who's in it... and with a batch
>in your freezer already you'll save a ton of time. I happen to prefer
>refried beans made with black beans, but use what you like.

I like to buy the big bag of pinto beans at Costco. I don't remember
what it weighs, maybe 25-30 pounds. It will last me a year. I make a
big batches of refried beans and freeze them in small containers that
hold just enough for one meal. I do this several times a year. I
love the natural 'sweetness' of refried beans done this way. Again,
very little time involved and very little expense. But mostly I do it
this way because it is the only way that I can get the taste that I
prefer.
Janet US