tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-442120849666486527.post2827522655561272121..comments2024-03-21T03:36:43.180-04:00Comments on Safely Gathered In: Bean Series: Dry Bean Logistics (Guest Post)Hannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05238065316512454176noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-442120849666486527.post-29548637096385578572011-05-02T12:21:16.551-04:002011-05-02T12:21:16.551-04:00Hi Jodi-
Thanks for your comment. I have persona...Hi Jodi-<br /><br />Thanks for your comment. I have personally never frozen my beans before, but my mom does regularly. She thaws them in the microwave so that they are ready in a matter of minutes.<br /><br />I personally just cook my dry beans and keep them in the fridge, and use them throughout the week in various recipes. Cheap, easy, and good! :)<br /><br />HannahHannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05238065316512454176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-442120849666486527.post-35611184652605526442011-05-02T11:55:18.112-04:002011-05-02T11:55:18.112-04:00I like the tip about freezing cooked beans, but do...I like the tip about freezing cooked beans, but doesn't it defeat the purpose? Doesn't it take as long to thaw out the frozen beans as it would to soak or low boil them? Please do not think I'm trying to be insulting, because I really don't see how it would be quicker. I have been using dried beans for years, and for the most part, have always gone the soaking route. You just put them on before you go to bed, and they are ready when you want to cook them. <><Jodihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17618374156756637260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-442120849666486527.post-4470988767096974712009-03-26T11:02:00.000-04:002009-03-26T11:02:00.000-04:00Jeannetta, my favorite vegetarian chili recipe com...Jeannetta, my favorite vegetarian chili recipe comes from America's Test Kitchen Family Cookbook. My favorite meaty chili recipe is here:<BR/>http://pleasantviewschoolhouse.blogspot.com/2005/09/schoolhouse-chili.html<BR/><BR/>Enjoy!Diannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09517246579704472278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-442120849666486527.post-50077084348228397652009-03-20T17:02:00.000-04:002009-03-20T17:02:00.000-04:00One tip I have is to not soak the beans overnight ...One tip I have is to not soak the beans overnight when the weather is warm outside. They have a tendency to ferment by the time you get around to cooking them. Instead use the quick cook - bring to boil, boil 1 minute, let soak for an hour. Drain, change water, then cook until done (30 - 60 minutes depending on the type of bean and their age).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-442120849666486527.post-29642101529544515782009-03-20T07:07:00.000-04:002009-03-20T07:07:00.000-04:00Found your site via Mormon Mommys. I love the Emer...Found your site via Mormon Mommys. I love the Emergency Car Kit idea; I just finished getting my 72 hr kits updated. The Car will be next!<BR/><BR/>www.mytitleofliberty.blogspot.com<BR/><BR/>Look at the wonderful video on the March 18th post.Pistolmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14911321268671711097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-442120849666486527.post-73062211110698783152009-03-20T05:44:00.000-04:002009-03-20T05:44:00.000-04:00I tried Biggie's hamburger trick, and enjoyed it s...I tried Biggie's hamburger trick, and enjoyed it so much that I made a full batch of rice in the rice cooker, and portioned out the rice into 18 individual servings inside of 2 ziplock baggies:<BR/>http://lunchinabox.net/2008/04/11/speed-tip-make-individual-portions-in-freezer-bags/<BR/><BR/>Now I'm ready to try it with beans, once I get over my fear of burning beans in the pressure cooker like last time (I hadn't used the pressure cooker in a while, and probably should have restudied).<BR/><BR/>Maybe I could make a different bean "sauce" for each ziplock once I figure out how much goes into each bag, so I can figure out the amounts for the sauce ingredients.<BR/><BR/>I love only cooking rice once in a while, but having it handy anytime I want it, so I'm sure once I do it with beans, I'll use them more.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08827052626667535975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-442120849666486527.post-73398096156771699172009-03-20T00:36:00.000-04:002009-03-20T00:36:00.000-04:00Great ideas, and since I like to have my storage i...Great ideas, and since I like to have my storage in various "genres" so to speak, I also love the canning comment by a poster.<BR/>Wondering though about your chili recipe? Mine is not very tasty, and I'm hoping you'll share :)<BR/>Thanks for the great info.Jeannettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04852322353661463322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-442120849666486527.post-75225006387759021252009-03-19T11:16:00.000-04:002009-03-19T11:16:00.000-04:00I cook a whole bag at once and freeze in 2-cup por...I cook a whole bag at once and freeze in 2-cup portions to use later in place of a "can" of beans. I know 2c. is a little more than what is in the can, but I like the generous portions.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-442120849666486527.post-91074900737862592982009-03-19T10:47:00.000-04:002009-03-19T10:47:00.000-04:00Thanks for the bean tips! I lived at high altitud...Thanks for the bean tips! I lived at high altitudes for several years (5,000 ft in UT) and (7,000 Ft in AZ). Cooking dry beans - well they never cooked. Even after days on the burner. :( So I have resorted to pressure canning all my dry beans. My jars are ready to use and they are so soft and yummy. I am back to sea level now and successfully did the soaking of the beans a couple weeks ago. So - for the most part - I can mine then use them. Thanks for the post.Candacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02102924079907708975noreply@blogger.com