On 2/1/2016 16:05 Julie Bove wrote:

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>> On 1/1/2016 10:54 Julie Bove wrote:
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>>> "Bruce" > wrote in message
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>>>> On 1/1/2016 07:16 John Kuthe wrote:
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>>>>> On Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at 3:48:14 PM UTC-6,
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>>>>>> Here's a pic of yellow eyed beans
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>>>>>> http://adamsheirlooms.com/wp-content...yellow_eye.jpg
>>>>>
>>>>> How different are they from what we call black eyes peas today?
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>>>>
>>>> All the various beans look very different and interesting,
>>>> but is it all worth it or do all beans taste roughly the same?
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>>> They do not taste the same to me at all. For instance, dark red kidney
>>> beans have a very strong flavor to me. Light red have a less pronounced
>>> flavor and white ones are very mild. I like to use the dark red in chili
>>> but if I am making soup, if I use dark red, I like to use white or
>>> chickpeas
>>> or even some other form of bean to add an additional flavor. They also
>>> have
>>> different textures. Some are more mealy.
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>> Ok, so the colour can be an indication. I'm only really familiar with
>> chickpeas (hummus) and the white beans that go into jars of
>> baked beans, but I want to try more types.
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> Try the dark kidney if you can find them. And while I love black bean soup,
> provided it is made a certain way such as not with potatoes in it, I do not
> particularly care for them on their own. Pintos are very flavorful too.

Thanks, I'll try those.

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Bruce