"gtr" > wrote in message news:2012050916384342350-xxx@yyyzzz...
> On 2012-05-09 22:34:25 +0000, Jim Elbrecht said:
>
>> I'm not a suthrun by any stretch-- but explore the rice & beans
>> combinations. My vegan daughter has me making more and more beans &
>> rice dishes.
>
> How do you explore them?
>

You give them a try. Read recipes. Heck, buy beans & rice mixes and give
them a try. Beans and rice go very well together. Then learn to make them
yourself. I often cook rice then add canned beans (Sheldon is right, canned
beans are very cost effective) and add my own herbs/spices to taste.

Jill