On Wed, 9 May 2012 23:30:42 -0500, Sqwertz >
wrote:

>On Wed, 9 May 2012 21:02:34 -0700, gtr wrote:
>
>> How long is done, usually, so I can get a good head start?
>
>From dry, it takes pinto beans about 2 hours of simmering in plain
>water. Black beans can be done in a hour. Garbanzos can take forever
>or not depending on the batch.
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My garbanzos come out tender and deliciouis. I soak them overnight!
:-)

John Kuthe...