Would you freeze unused kidney beans from the 16 oz can? How long
would you leave it in the freezer before using it.

Summer is almost here. Reminds me of the eveges I blanched and oput in
freezer two year ago in the summer. I still have a bit left. If you
blanch veges and feeeze them, how long do you leave them in the
fridge?

BTW, I bought some stackable rectengular shape containers found at
safeway. I like the size and shape but I don't like that the edge of
the sides are curled back such that in the dishwasher, it'd hold water
in the pocket but if I don't wash it and just put those empty ones
back in the freezer re-use them, I won't have to deal with that
issue. I might get more of those to out those unused beans from the
cans though I am not sure I'd like the taste after I freeze them.

Manda Ruby > wrote:

>Would you freeze unused kidney beans from the 16 oz can?

Only under unusual circumstances, such as I just opened a can,
could not finish it, and was about to leave on a vacation.

> How long would you leave it in the freezer before using it.

Frozen cooked beans can be kept frozen for at least 6 months,
and up to 2 years.


Steve

On Mon, 5 Apr 2010 09:03:35 -0700 (PDT), Manda Ruby wrote:

> Would you freeze unused kidney beans from the 16 oz can? How long
> would you leave it in the freezer before using it.

Given the price of a can of kidney beans, I would just heat them up
and throw some seasonings on them and eat them rather than posting
about them, waiting for answer, finding a suitable but unimportant
container, and then storing them in the freezer to be forgotten
about until it comes time to throw them away.

-sw

On Apr 5, 12:34*pm, Sqwertz > wrote:
> On Mon, 5 Apr 2010 09:03:35 -0700 (PDT), Manda Ruby wrote:
> > Would you freeze unused *kidney beans from the 16 oz can? How long
> > would you leave it in the freezer before using it.
>
> Given the price of a can of kidney beans, I would just heat them up
> and throw some seasonings on them and eat them rather than posting
> about them, waiting for answer, finding a suitable but unimportant
> container, and then storing them in the freezer to be forgotten
> about until it comes time to throw them away.

I second that.
>
> -sw

--Bryan

On Apr 5, 12:03*pm, Manda Ruby > wrote:
> Would you freeze unused *kidney beans from the 16 oz can? How long
> would you leave it in the freezer before using it.
>
> Summer is almost here. Reminds me of the eveges I blanched and oput in
> freezer two year ago in the summer. I still have a bit left. If you
> blanch veges and feeeze them, how long do you leave them in the
> fridge?
>

Better to buy the smaller cans if this is going to be a common
occurrence.

Beans are relatively cheap, so I would either manage to use them in a
meal within a couple of days or discard them. If you freeze them,
you're liable to forget you have them, locating them could be a
pain.....not worth the trouble.

Toss them with some tuna, some cooked macaroni and a light dressing of
vinegar, oil and some spices. Makes an easy lunch. Or use in a batch
of chili.

Manda Ruby wrote:
>
>Would you freeze unused kidney beans from the 16 oz can? How long
>would you leave it in the freezer before using it.

How many "unused" beans yer tawkin'"... did you count em... wtf did
you open a measly 1 lb can iffn' yer not gonna use it all??? duh.

I'd open a couple more cans of different beans and marinate a three
bean salad.

Anyways, a half can of beans with a little salad dressing is only a
snick snack.

On Apr 5, 10:34*am, Sqwertz > wrote:
> On Mon, 5 Apr 2010 09:03:35 -0700 (PDT), Manda Ruby wrote:
> > Would you freeze unused *kidney beans from the 16 oz can? How long
> > would you leave it in the freezer before using it.
>
> Given the price of a can of kidney beans,

So, $$ is the detrminant factor whthere one should wate food or not?
If you want to do that looking at the face of stravign epople of the
world, be my guest but DON'T lecture me.

> I would just heat them up
> and throw some seasonings on them and eat them rather than
Your post doesn't desrev a repsone but I am repsonding to only point
out how unintelligent you are to expect others (in this case, me)to
have the same eating style you have.

> posting
> about them, waiting for answer, finding a suitable but unimportant
> container, and then storing them in the freezer to be forgotten
> about until it comes time to throw them away.

Would my answer "I am not an American" suffice or would you twist it
to sound like I was raise din poverty? TrsTrust me that I come from
generations of wealth (up until a year before I was born where
nationalization robbed my family's wealth) than all of you here. And I
am not joking.


>
> -sw

On Apr 5, 12:35*pm, Kalmia > wrote:
> On Apr 5, 12:03*pm, Manda Ruby > wrote:
>
> > Would you freeze unused *kidney beans from the 16 oz can? How long
> > would you leave it in the freezer before using it.
>
> > Summer is almost here. Reminds me of the eveges I blanched and oput in
> > freezer two year ago in the summer. I still have a bit left. If you
> > blanch veges and feeeze them, how long do you leave them in the
> > fridge?
>
> Better to buy the smaller cans if this is going to be a common
> occurrence.

I was wondering whether smaller cans are available. My plan is to add
a little in salad which I am thinkingn to eat more regularly now,
buying those pre pacakaged salad.

The only other way I'd like kidney beans or garbanzo beans woulf
Indian dishes but I can't handle the spice on regular basis and also
it'd involve cooking. For those dish, I'd just use dry beans and soak
them and then boild them. I can freeze them for use in salad but the
idea of buying can is for convenience.

>
> Beans are relatively cheap, so I would either manage to use them in a
> meal within a couple of days or discard them. *If you freeze them,
> you're liable to forget you have them, locating them could be a
> pain.....not worth the trouble.
>
> Toss them with some tuna, some cooked macaroni and a light dressing of
> vinegar, oil and some spices. *Makes an easy lunch. *Or use in a batch
> of chili.


Hate chiili. Never ate macaroni except once (cheese macaroni - liked
it but too much fat) and have no plan to eat it again.

On Apr 5, 2:32*pm, brooklyn1 > wrote:
> Manda Ruby wrote:
>
> >Would you freeze unused *kidney beans from the 16 oz can? How long
> >would you leave it in the freezer before using it.
>
> How many "unused" beans yer tawkin'"... did you count em... wtf did
> you open a measly 1 lb can iffn' yer not gonna use it all??? duh.

wtf is your business whether I opened a one lb can for a small amount
of use or not? duh.

>
> I'd open a couple more cans of different beans and marinate a three
> bean salad.
What if I say I don't like 3 beans salad?

>
> Anyways, a half can of beans with a little salad dressing is only a
> snick snack.

I don't like it for snack either.

The idea is to use just a little tinyt bit all the time in salad,
provided that I will be able to keep upw ith my plan to eat salad
regularly.

On Apr 5, 9:09*am, (Steve Pope) wrote:
> Manda Ruby > wrote:
>
> >Would you freeze unused *kidney beans from the 16 oz can?
>
> Only under unusual circumstances, such as I just opened a can,
> could not finish it, and was about to leave on a vacation.
>
> > How long would you leave it in the freezer before using it.
>
> Frozen cooked beans can be kept frozen for at least 6 months,
> and up to 2 years.
>

I have boiled dried ones (kidney and small garbanzoavailable in Indian
store) and used some and froze some in the past.

I learned how to make "Rajma" from an Indian friend and the small
garbanzo one (Burmanized Indian dish) from a Burmese friend. Both
dish use serious spice. I haven't made Rajma for a long time. May be I
will feel like eating that dish again in summer.

> Steve

On Mon, 5 Apr 2010 14:47:29 -0700 (PDT), Manda Ruby
> wrote:

>On Apr 5, 2:32*pm, brooklyn1 > wrote:
>> Manda Ruby wrote:
>>
>> >Would you freeze unused *kidney beans from the 16 oz can? How long
>> >would you leave it in the freezer before using it.
>>
>> How many "unused" beans yer tawkin'"... did you count em... wtf did
>> you open a measly 1 lb can iffn' yer not gonna use it all??? duh.
>
>wtf is your business whether I opened a one lb can for a small amount
>of use or not? duh.

You're the one with the dilemma.

If you freeze them they won't be any good for a salad once
defrosted... use for a dip because they'll be mush. Why not keep part
of the can in the fridge, they will keep for week, you can use the
remainder in your everyday salads. Just transfer them from the metal
can to a non reactive container.

You're welcome.

Thank you.

"Manda Ruby" > wrote in message
...
On Apr 5, 10:34 am, Sqwertz > wrote:
> On Mon, 5 Apr 2010 09:03:35 -0700 (PDT), Manda Ruby wrote:
> > Would you freeze unused kidney beans from the 16 oz can? How long
> > would you leave it in the freezer before using it.
>
> Given the price of a can of kidney beans,

"So, $$ is the detrminant factor whthere one should wate food or not?
"If you want to do that looking at the face of stravign epople of the
"world, be my guest but DON'T lecture me.

ROFL. wate and strav. U r dum.

"Manda Ruby" > wrote in message
...
> Would you freeze unused kidney beans from the 16 oz can?

No . You cannot freeze comercially canned cooked beans and expect a good
result. The skins split and bulge and they turn to mush, and when thawed
they taste horrible. They are so cheap that it is not necessary anyway.
DO NOT QUESTION , FIND FAULT WITH, OR PICK APART THIS RESPONSE. IT IS THE
CORRECT ONE. SAY NO MORE.

"Manda Ruby" ha scritto nel messaggio

> > Would you freeze unused kidney beans from the 16 oz can?

> Given the price of a can of kidney beans,

So, $$ is the detrminant factor whthere one should wate food or not?

I am on your side to this point... don't waste food.

Your post doesn't desrev a repsone but I am repsonding to only pointout how
unintelligent you are to expect others (in this case, me)to have the same
eating style you have.


No, it's you who doesn't deserve a response because you continually ask
questions and then snap and snarl at responders. Your questions said "would
you" and that means any response is acceptable except the one you made. If
you want a more specific type of response ask a more pointed question.
Otherwise, read what you get and respond to those from whom you want more
info, and quit acting like a street dog to all and sundry who bother with
you.

I frankly don't know why anyone bothers with you at all, because you have
been like this from day one.

On Apr 6, 12:10*am, "dejablues" > wrote:
> "Manda Ruby" > wrote in message
>
> ...
>
> > Would you freeze unused *kidney beans from the 16 oz can?
>
> No . You cannot freeze comercially canned cooked beans and expect a good
> result. The skins split and bulge and they turn to mush, and when thawed
> they taste horrible. They are so cheap that it is not necessary anyway.
> DO NOT QUESTION , FIND FAULT WITH, OR PICK APART THIS RESPONSE. IT IS THE
> CORRECT ONE. SAY NO MORE.

I agree that "the skins split and bulge and they turn to mush," but I
can't imagine the taste would be altered just from freezing, unless
you left them in the freezer too long, maybe more than a few weeks. I
also agree that "they are so cheap that it is not necessary anyway,"
and I wouldn't do it. Hope that helps.

--Bryan

On Apr 5, 5:39*pm, Manda Ruby > wrote:
> On Apr 5, 10:34*am, Sqwertz > wrote:
>
> > On Mon, 5 Apr 2010 09:03:35 -0700 (PDT), Manda Ruby wrote:
> > > Would you freeze unused *kidney beans from the 16 oz can? How long
> > > would you leave it in the freezer before using it.
>
> > Given the price of a can of kidney beans,
>
> So, $$ is the detrminant factor whthere one should wate food or not?
> If you want to do that looking at the face of stravign epople of the
> world, be my guest but DON'T lecture me.

Okay, then. I think we've got your solution for what to do with
leftover beans: put them in an envelope and send them to
someone who is starving.

Cindy Hamilton

On Apr 5, 5:45*pm, Manda Ruby > wrote:

> I was wondering whether smaller cans are available.

I have seen banquet size cans. About 8 ounces, I think they are.

My plan is to add
> a little in salad which I am thinkingn to eat more regularly now,
> buying those pre pacakaged salad.

Whoa, Nellie!! You are trying to be frugal about a few beans, but
are eating prepackaged salads? It is far cheaper to buy a whole head
of greens, even if you DO end up tossing some. Notwithstanding the
price, I don't trust those prepackaged deals - even if they do claim
to be washed etc.

On Mon, 5 Apr 2010 14:39:39 -0700 (PDT), Manda Ruby wrote:

> On Apr 5, 10:34*am, Sqwertz > wrote:
>> On Mon, 5 Apr 2010 09:03:35 -0700 (PDT), Manda Ruby wrote:
>>> Would you freeze unused *kidney beans from the 16 oz can? How long
>>> would you leave it in the freezer before using it.
>>
>> Given the price of a can of kidney beans,
>
> So, $$ is the detrminant factor whthere one should wate food or not?
> If you want to do that looking at the face of stravign epople of the
> world, be my guest but DON'T lecture me.
>
>> I would just heat them up
>> and throw some seasonings on them and eat them rather than
> Your post doesn't desrev a repsone but I am repsonding to only point
> out how unintelligent you are to expect others (in this case, me)to
> have the same eating style you have.
>
>> posting
>> about them, waiting for answer, finding a suitable but unimportant
>> container, and then storing them in the freezer to be forgotten
>> about until it comes time to throw them away.
>
> Would my answer "I am not an American" suffice or would you twist it
> to sound like I was raise din poverty? TrsTrust me that I come from
> generations of wealth (up until a year before I was born where
> nationalization robbed my family's wealth) than all of you here. And I
> am not joking.

well, you do have a bitchy attitude befitting someone of wealth. but
somehow asking about saving half of a dollar can of beans takes the bloom
of the rose.

blake

On Apr 5, 10:03*pm, "dejablues" > wrote:
> "Manda Ruby" > wrote in message
>
> ...
> On Apr 5, 10:34 am, Sqwertz > wrote:
>
> > On Mon, 5 Apr 2010 09:03:35 -0700 (PDT), Manda Ruby wrote:
> > > Would you freeze unused kidney beans from the 16 oz can? How long
> > > would you leave it in the freezer before using it.
>
> > Given the price of a can of kidney beans,
>
> "So, $$ is the detrminant factor whthere one should wate food or not?
> "If you want to do that looking at the face of stravign epople of the
> "world, be my guest but DON'T lecture me.
>
> ROFL. wate and strav. U r dum.

I am glad you got some amusement from my typos in your boring life.

On Apr 5, 10:10*pm, "dejablues" > wrote:
> "Manda Ruby" > wrote in message
>
> ...
>
> > Would you freeze unused *kidney beans from the 16 oz can?
>
> No . You cannot freeze comercially canned cooked beans
That's all I was asking. Duh!


> and expect a good
> result. The skins split and bulge and they turn to mush, and when thawed
> they taste horrible. They are so cheap
They may be cheap but who wants to go grocery shopping all the time
when an item is out?

> that it is not necessary anyway.
> DO NOT QUESTION , FIND FAULT WITH, OR PICK APART THIS RESPONSE. IT IS THE
> CORRECT ONE.
Really.?

>SAY NO MORE.

On Apr 5, 11:05*pm, "Giusi" > wrote:
> "Manda Ruby" *ha scritto nel messaggio
>
> > > Would you freeze unused kidney beans from the 16 oz can?
> > Given the price of a can of kidney beans,
>
> So, $$ is the detrminant factor whthere one should wate food or not?
>
> I am on your side to this point... don't waste food.
>
> Your post doesn't desrev a repsone but I am repsonding to only pointout how
> unintelligent you are to expect others (in this case, me)to have the same
> eating style you have.
>
> No, it's you who doesn't deserve a response because you continually ask
> questions and then snap and snarl at responders.
I don't snap and snarl at responders. I snap and snarl at the
resonders who expect me to eat dishes they eat the way they do instead
of answering the damn questions or keep quiet. Some of you are really
control freak dictators. Seriously.


> *Your questions said "would
> you" and that means any response is acceptable except the one you made. *If
> you want a more specific type of response ask a more pointed question.
> Otherwise, read what you get and respond to those from whom you want more
> info, and quit acting like a street dog to all and sundry who bother with
> you.
>
> I frankly don't know why anyone bothers with you at all, because you have
> been like this from day one.

And you are responding too.

On Apr 6, 5:35*am, Food Snob® > wrote:
> On Apr 6, 12:10*am, "dejablues" > wrote:
>
> > "Manda Ruby" > wrote in message
>
> ....
>
> > > Would you freeze unused *kidney beans from the 16 oz can?
>
> > No . You cannot freeze comercially canned cooked beans and expect a good
> > result. The skins split and bulge and they turn to mush, and when thawed
> > they taste horrible. They are so cheap that it is not necessary anyway.
> > DO NOT QUESTION , FIND FAULT WITH, OR PICK APART THIS RESPONSE. IT IS THE
> > CORRECT ONE. SAY NO MORE.
>
> I agree that "the skins split and bulge and they turn to mush," but I
> can't imagine the taste would be altered just from freezing, unless
> you left them in the freezer too long, maybe more than a few weeks. *I
> also agree that "they are so cheap that it is not necessary anyway,"
> and I wouldn't do it. *Hope that helps.

It does. I was thinking to put both kidney beans and garbanzo beans
in salad and so I'd be opening two cans and was concerned about not
finishing them in a week. I guess I should use only one kind of beans
in a week.


>
> --Bryan

On Apr 6, 8:05*am, Kalmia > wrote:
> On Apr 5, 5:45*pm, Manda Ruby > wrote:
>
> > I was wondering whether smaller cans are available.
>
> I have seen banquet size cans. *About 8 ounces, I think they are.
>
> My plan is to add
>
> > a little in salad which I am thinkingn to eat more regularly now,
> > buying those pre pacakaged salad.
>
> Whoa, Nellie!! *You are trying to be frugal about a few beans, *but
> are eating prepackaged salads? It is far cheaper to buy a whole head
> of greens,

There you go. Far cheaper to buy a whole head that I won't finish
using, not to mention how I'd have to take it apart and stem them,
etc. Plus, buy many difefernt leaves to gett eh same thing as in
Spring Mix.


> even if you DO end up tossing some. *Notwithstanding the
> price, I don't trust those prepackaged deals - even if they do claim
> to be washed etc.

I heard that but our stomach is a lot dirtier inside and highly
acidic. As logn as I don't get food poision and they don't look
noticeably dirty, I'd eat them.

On Apr 6, 10:46*am, blake murphy > wrote:
> On Mon, 5 Apr 2010 14:39:39 -0700 (PDT), Manda Ruby wrote:
> > On Apr 5, 10:34*am, Sqwertz > wrote:
> >> On Mon, 5 Apr 2010 09:03:35 -0700 (PDT), Manda Ruby wrote:
> >>> Would you freeze unused *kidney beans from the 16 oz can? How long
> >>> would you leave it in the freezer before using it.
>
> >> Given the price of a can of kidney beans,
>
> > So, $$ is the detrminant factor whthere one should wate food or not?
> > If you want to do that looking at the face of stravign epople of the
> > world, be my guest but DON'T lecture me.
>
> >> I would just heat them up
> >> and throw some seasonings on them and eat them rather than
> > Your post doesn't desrev a repsone but I am repsonding to only point
> > out how unintelligent you are to expect others (in this case, me)to
> > have the same eating style you have.
>
> >> posting
> >> about them, waiting for answer, finding a suitable but unimportant
> >> container, and then storing them in the freezer to be forgotten
> >> about until it comes time to throw them away.
>
> > Would my answer "I am not an American" suffice or would you twist it
> > to sound like I was raise din poverty? TrsTrust me that I come from
> > generations of wealth (up until a year before I was born where
> > nationalization robbed my family's wealth) than all of you here. And I
> > am not joking.
>
> well, you do have a bitchy attitude befitting someone of wealth.
First of all, it's your opinion that I am bitchy.
Secondly, where is the evidence that wealthy people have bitchy
attitude. My parents, born richer than me were the kindest people.

> *but
> somehow asking about saving half *of a dollar can of beans takes the bloom
> of the rose.

Whatever.


>
> blake- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

On Apr 6, 10:46*am, blake murphy > wrote:
> On Mon, 5 Apr 2010 14:39:39 -0700 (PDT), Manda Ruby wrote:
> > On Apr 5, 10:34*am, Sqwertz > wrote:
> >> On Mon, 5 Apr 2010 09:03:35 -0700 (PDT), Manda Ruby wrote:
> >>> Would you freeze unused *kidney beans from the 16 oz can? How long
> >>> would you leave it in the freezer before using it.
>
> >> Given the price of a can of kidney beans,
>
> > So, $$ is the detrminant factor whthere one should wate food or not?
> > If you want to do that looking at the face of stravign epople of the
> > world, be my guest but DON'T lecture me.
>
> >> I would just heat them up
> >> and throw some seasonings on them and eat them rather than
> > Your post doesn't desrev a repsone but I am repsonding to only point
> > out how unintelligent you are to expect others (in this case, me)to
> > have the same eating style you have.
>
> >> posting
> >> about them, waiting for answer, finding a suitable but unimportant
> >> container, and then storing them in the freezer to be forgotten
> >> about until it comes time to throw them away.
>
> > Would my answer "I am not an American" suffice or would you twist it
> > to sound like I was raise din poverty? TrsTrust me that I come from
> > generations of wealth (up until a year before I was born where
> > nationalization robbed my family's wealth) than all of you here. And I
> > am not joking.
>
> well, you do have a bitchy attitude befitting someone of wealth. *but
> somehow asking about saving half *of a dollar can of beans takes the bloom
> of the rose.
>

And saving was not about $$ but about time (shopping which also
requires checking what needs to be refilled, etc.)

Instead of throwing away those half a dollar, I'd rather donate the
*money* while I am also saving my time (shopping, etc.) . Noit that
you'd understand.



> blake- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

On Mon, 5 Apr 2010 14:39:39 -0700 (PDT), Manda Ruby wrote:

> On Apr 5, 10:34*am, Sqwertz > wrote:
>> On Mon, 5 Apr 2010 09:03:35 -0700 (PDT), Manda Ruby wrote:
>>> Would you freeze unused *kidney beans from the 16 oz can? How long
>>> would you leave it in the freezer before using it.
>>
>> Given the price of a can of kidney beans,
>
> So, $$ is the detrminant factor whthere one should wate food or not?
> If you want to do that looking at the face of stravign epople of the
> world, be my guest but DON'T lecture me.
>
>> I would just heat them up
>> and throw some seasonings on them and eat them rather than
> Your post doesn't desrev a repsone but I am repsonding to only point
> out how unintelligent you are to expect others (in this case, me)to
> have the same eating style you have.

I simply told you what *I* would [and wouldn't] do. You're the one
doing the lecturing. And not a very good job of it.

-sw

On Apr 6, 8:10*pm, Manda Ruby > wrote:
> On Apr 6, 10:46*am, blake murphy > wrote:
>
>
>
> > On Mon, 5 Apr 2010 14:39:39 -0700 (PDT), Manda Ruby wrote:
> > > On Apr 5, 10:34*am, Sqwertz > wrote:
> > >> On Mon, 5 Apr 2010 09:03:35 -0700 (PDT), Manda Ruby wrote:
> > >>> Would you freeze unused *kidney beans from the 16 oz can? How long
> > >>> would you leave it in the freezer before using it.
>
> > >> Given the price of a can of kidney beans,
>
> > > So, $$ is the detrminant factor whthere one should wate food or not?
> > > If you want to do that looking at the face of stravign epople of the
> > > world, be my guest but DON'T lecture me.
>
> > >> I would just heat them up
> > >> and throw some seasonings on them and eat them rather than
> > > Your post doesn't desrev a repsone but I am repsonding to only point
> > > out how unintelligent you are to expect others (in this case, me)to
> > > have the same eating style you have.
>
> > >> posting
> > >> about them, waiting for answer, finding a suitable but unimportant
> > >> container, and then storing them in the freezer to be forgotten
> > >> about until it comes time to throw them away.
>
> > > Would my answer "I am not an American" suffice or would you twist it
> > > to sound like I was raise din poverty? TrsTrust me that I come from
> > > generations of wealth (up until a year before I was born where
> > > nationalization robbed my family's wealth) than all of you here. And I
> > > am not joking.
>
> > well, you do have a bitchy attitude befitting someone of wealth. *but
> > somehow asking about saving half *of a dollar can of beans takes the bloom
> > of the rose.
>
> And saving was not about $$ but about time (shopping which also
> requires checking what needs to be refilled, etc.)
>
> Instead of throwing away those half a dollar, I'd rather donate the
> *money* while I am also saving my time (shopping, etc.) . *Noit that
> you'd understand.
>
> > blake- Hide quoted text -
>
> > - Show quoted text -

==
Freeze 'em eat within three mos time. Should work.
==

Manda Ruby wrote:
> It does. I was thinking to put both kidney beans and garbanzo beans
> in salad and so I'd be opening two cans and was concerned about not
> finishing them in a week. I guess I should use only one kind of beans
> in a week.
>
>

I soak and freeze garbanzos all the time. They do require additional
cooking even after soaking.

I use them in couscous or harira - recipes where additional cooking is
necessary. I have not used soaked then frozen beans in things like
hummus or falafel - two recipes where I use garbanzos but tend to use
canned as opposed to dried.

If I had to pick a bean that would take well to freezing, I'd say
garbanzos.

In any case, canned beans, once opened will be fine in the fridge for at
least a week - give or take.


-Tracy

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>,
Manda Ruby > wrote:


> I don't snap and snarl at responders. I snap and snarl at the
> resonders who expect me to eat dishes they eat the way they do instead
> of answering the damn questions or keep quiet. Some of you are really
> control freak dictators. Seriously.

God DAMN!!! That's the fifth irony meter she's broken since she started
posting as AmandaF years ago. And she was in my killfile most of that
time!

--
Dan Abel
Petaluma, California USA

amandaF wrote:

> Trust me that I come from generations of wealth (up until a year before I
> was born where nationalization robbed my family's wealth) than all of you
> here.

Why are you so ashamed of being Burmese?

Bob

"Bob Terwilliger" > ha scritto nel messaggio
...
> amandaF wrote:
>
>> Trust me that I come from generations of wealth (up until a year before I
>> >> was born where nationalization robbed my family's wealth) than all of
>> you >> here.
>
> Why are you so ashamed of being Burmese?

If they're all so contentious, do you blame her?

In article
>,
Manda Ruby > wrote:

> Would you freeze unused kidney beans from the 16 oz can?

No.

> How long would you leave it in the freezer before using it.

Moot point. See above.

You, though, seem hellbent on doing it, so consider a small experiment:
Put a few beans in a small freezer bag, seal it, removing as much air as
possible from the bag, and freeze it for maybe 2-4 weeks. At the end of
the predetermined time (mark a calendar with a reminder so the bag
doesn't get forgotten), take the bag from the freezer and let the
contents thaw slowly in the refrigerator (probably overnight). Next
day, use the beans however you will and decide if the texture and flavor
are satisfactory for your purpose. If you don't like the results you
have sacrificed only a few for the sake of finding out for yourself.

--
Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
http://web.me.com/barbschaller
Updated 4-2-2010

In article
>,
Manda Ruby > wrote:

> Summer is almost here. Reminds me of the eveges I blanched and oput in
> freezer two year ago in the summer. I still have a bit left. If you
> blanch veges and feeeze them, how long do you leave them in the
> fridge?

Leave them in the fridge? After they've been thawed? I don't thaw
frozen vegetables before cooking them and I generally use a package at a
meal, so there are none left to languish in the fridge.

Most vegetables are amenable to freezing loose on a cookie sheet; when
they're frozen transfer them to a freezer bag. In that state (frozen
and not stuck together) you can simply remove as many as you need for a
meal without concern for storing leftovers.
>
> BTW, I bought some stackable rectengular shape containers found at
> safeway.

Okay.

This link may be of value to you: http://uga.edu/nchfp/how/store.html
It is the National Center for Home Food Preservation site and the page
contains links regarding food storage.

--
Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
http://web.me.com/barbschaller
Updated 4-2-2010

In article
>,
Manda Ruby > wrote:

> It does. I was thinking to put both kidney beans and garbanzo beans
> in salad and so I'd be opening two cans and was concerned about not
> finishing them in a week. I guess I should use only one kind of beans
> in a week.

What kind of salad are you planning? When you mention two beans in a
salad, I'm drawn to thinking of a marinated bean salad, comprised of
drained, rinsed, canned beans; chopped onion, chopped celery, and a
vinegar and oil marinade. If that's so, such a salad should keep in the
fridge for a week, time enough to eat it up without thoughts of freezing
the beans.
--
Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
http://web.me.com/barbschaller
Updated 4-2-2010

On Tue, 6 Apr 2010 19:06:37 -0700 (PDT), Manda Ruby wrote:

> On Apr 6, 10:46*am, blake murphy > wrote:
>> On Mon, 5 Apr 2010 14:39:39 -0700 (PDT), Manda Ruby wrote:
>>> On Apr 5, 10:34*am, Sqwertz > wrote:
>>>> On Mon, 5 Apr 2010 09:03:35 -0700 (PDT), Manda Ruby wrote:
>>>>> Would you freeze unused *kidney beans from the 16 oz can? How long
>>>>> would you leave it in the freezer before using it.
>>
>>>> Given the price of a can of kidney beans,
>>
>>> So, $$ is the detrminant factor whthere one should wate food or not?
>>> If you want to do that looking at the face of stravign epople of the
>>> world, be my guest but DON'T lecture me.
>>
>>>> I would just heat them up
>>>> and throw some seasonings on them and eat them rather than
>>> Your post doesn't desrev a repsone but I am repsonding to only point
>>> out how unintelligent you are to expect others (in this case, me)to
>>> have the same eating style you have.
>>
>>>> posting
>>>> about them, waiting for answer, finding a suitable but unimportant
>>>> container, and then storing them in the freezer to be forgotten
>>>> about until it comes time to throw them away.
>>
>>> Would my answer "I am not an American" suffice or would you twist it
>>> to sound like I was raise din poverty? TrsTrust me that I come from
>>> generations of wealth (up until a year before I was born where
>>> nationalization robbed my family's wealth) than all of you here. And I
>>> am not joking.
>>
>> well, you do have a bitchy attitude befitting someone of wealth.
> First of all, it's your opinion that I am bitchy.

there's a rumor going around.

> Secondly, where is the evidence that wealthy people have bitchy
> attitude. My parents, born richer than me were the kindest people.
>
>> *but
>> somehow asking about saving half *of a dollar can of beans takes the bloom
>> of the rose.
>
> Whatever.

whatever indeed.

blake

On Tue, 6 Apr 2010 19:10:10 -0700 (PDT), Manda Ruby wrote:

> On Apr 6, 10:46*am, blake murphy > wrote:
>> On Mon, 5 Apr 2010 14:39:39 -0700 (PDT), Manda Ruby wrote:
>>> On Apr 5, 10:34*am, Sqwertz > wrote:
>>>> On Mon, 5 Apr 2010 09:03:35 -0700 (PDT), Manda Ruby wrote:
>>>>> Would you freeze unused *kidney beans from the 16 oz can? How long
>>>>> would you leave it in the freezer before using it.
>>
>>>> Given the price of a can of kidney beans,
>>
>>> So, $$ is the detrminant factor whthere one should wate food or not?
>>> If you want to do that looking at the face of stravign epople of the
>>> world, be my guest but DON'T lecture me.
>>
>>>> I would just heat them up
>>>> and throw some seasonings on them and eat them rather than
>>> Your post doesn't desrev a repsone but I am repsonding to only point
>>> out how unintelligent you are to expect others (in this case, me)to
>>> have the same eating style you have.
>>
>>>> posting
>>>> about them, waiting for answer, finding a suitable but unimportant
>>>> container, and then storing them in the freezer to be forgotten
>>>> about until it comes time to throw them away.
>>
>>> Would my answer "I am not an American" suffice or would you twist it
>>> to sound like I was raise din poverty? TrsTrust me that I come from
>>> generations of wealth (up until a year before I was born where
>>> nationalization robbed my family's wealth) than all of you here. And I
>>> am not joking.
>>
>> well, you do have a bitchy attitude befitting someone of wealth. *but
>> somehow asking about saving half *of a dollar can of beans takes the bloom
>> of the rose.
>>
>
> And saving was not about $$ but about time (shopping which also
> requires checking what needs to be refilled, etc.)
>
> Instead of throwing away those half a dollar, I'd rather donate the
> *money* while I am also saving my time (shopping, etc.) . Noit that
> you'd understand.

so you'd scrupulously donate every fifty cents you'd save from freezing
half a can of beans? do tell.

blake

On Tue, 6 Apr 2010 18:58:23 -0700 (PDT), Manda Ruby wrote:

> On Apr 5, 11:05*pm, "Giusi" > wrote:
>> "Manda Ruby" *ha scritto nel messaggio
>>
>>> > Would you freeze unused kidney beans from the 16 oz can?
>>> Given the price of a can of kidney beans,
>>
>> So, $$ is the detrminant factor whthere one should wate food or not?
>>
>> I am on your side to this point... don't waste food.
>>
>> Your post doesn't desrev a repsone but I am repsonding to only pointout how
>> unintelligent you are to expect others (in this case, me)to have the same
>> eating style you have.
>>
>> No, it's you who doesn't deserve a response because you continually ask
>> questions and then snap and snarl at responders.
> I don't snap and snarl at responders. I snap and snarl at the
> resonders who expect me to eat dishes they eat the way they do instead
> of answering the damn questions or keep quiet. Some of you are really
> control freak dictators. Seriously.

yeah, and we're also prize bitches.

blake

On Tue, 6 Apr 2010 21:15:51 -0500, Sqwertz wrote:

> On Mon, 5 Apr 2010 14:39:39 -0700 (PDT), Manda Ruby wrote:
>
>> On Apr 5, 10:34*am, Sqwertz > wrote:
>>> On Mon, 5 Apr 2010 09:03:35 -0700 (PDT), Manda Ruby wrote:
>>>> Would you freeze unused *kidney beans from the 16 oz can? How long
>>>> would you leave it in the freezer before using it.
>>>
>>> Given the price of a can of kidney beans,
>>
>> So, $$ is the detrminant factor whthere one should wate food or not?
>> If you want to do that looking at the face of stravign epople of the
>> world, be my guest but DON'T lecture me.
>>
>>> I would just heat them up
>>> and throw some seasonings on them and eat them rather than
>> Your post doesn't desrev a repsone but I am repsonding to only point
>> out how unintelligent you are to expect others (in this case, me)to
>> have the same eating style you have.
>
> I simply told you what *I* would [and wouldn't] do. You're the one
> doing the lecturing. And not a very good job of it.
>
> -sw

uh-oh! the professor's face down on the lectern again!

your pal,
blake

On Wed, 7 Apr 2010 17:52:33 -0400, blake murphy
> wrote:

> On Tue, 6 Apr 2010 19:06:37 -0700 (PDT), Manda Ruby wrote:
>
> > On Apr 6, 10:46*am, blake murphy > wrote:
> >> On Mon, 5 Apr 2010 14:39:39 -0700 (PDT), Manda Ruby wrote:
> >>> On Apr 5, 10:34*am, Sqwertz > wrote:
> >>>> On Mon, 5 Apr 2010 09:03:35 -0700 (PDT), Manda Ruby wrote:
> >>>>> Would you freeze unused *kidney beans from the 16 oz can? How long
> >>>>> would you leave it in the freezer before using it.
> >>
> >>>> Given the price of a can of kidney beans,
> >>
> >>> So, $$ is the detrminant factor whthere one should wate food or not?
> >>> If you want to do that looking at the face of stravign epople of the
> >>> world, be my guest but DON'T lecture me.
> >>
> >>>> I would just heat them up
> >>>> and throw some seasonings on them and eat them rather than
> >>> Your post doesn't desrev a repsone but I am repsonding to only point
> >>> out how unintelligent you are to expect others (in this case, me)to
> >>> have the same eating style you have.
> >>
> >>>> posting
> >>>> about them, waiting for answer, finding a suitable but unimportant
> >>>> container, and then storing them in the freezer to be forgotten
> >>>> about until it comes time to throw them away.
> >>
> >>> Would my answer "I am not an American" suffice or would you twist it
> >>> to sound like I was raise din poverty? TrsTrust me that I come from
> >>> generations of wealth (up until a year before I was born where
> >>> nationalization robbed my family's wealth) than all of you here. And I
> >>> am not joking.
> >>
> >> well, you do have a bitchy attitude befitting someone of wealth.
> > First of all, it's your opinion that I am bitchy.
>
> there's a rumor going around.
>
> > Secondly, where is the evidence that wealthy people have bitchy
> > attitude. My parents, born richer than me were the kindest people.
> >
> >> *but
> >> somehow asking about saving half *of a dollar can of beans takes the bloom
> >> of the rose.
> >
> > Whatever.
>
> whatever indeed.
>
I think you slandered people of wealth, blake.

--
Forget the health food. I need all the preservatives I can get.

On Wed, 7 Apr 2010 17:54:53 -0400, blake murphy
> wrote:

> so you'd scrupulously donate every fifty cents you'd save from freezing
> half a can of beans? do tell.

Geeze Louise, blake... Let her freeze them, it's not the end of the
world. Google has all the information she needs, but she is an
attention hog so here she is.

She wants to know how long beans/legumes can be frozen. The answer is
6 months or less.


--
Forget the health food. I need all the preservatives I can get.