Should I Eat This? Filter: cooked black beans left in a pot overnight. [more inside]
posted by k. on Nov 7, 2009 - 27 answers

Datingfilter: Did I just get blown off? Yes, there's more bean platiness to this. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 2, 2009 - 44 answers

dried beans --> canned beans conversion [more inside]
posted by Jason and Laszlo on Nov 1, 2009 - 2 answers

Canning season is here - we need advice on how to keep our pickled veggies crunchy! [more inside]
posted by pghjezebel on Aug 24, 2009 - 6 answers

What do I do with two pounds of moong daal that's been sitting in my refrigerator for three months? I'm a hopeless cooking noob on a budget, and I can't really grasp what this stuff even is. [more inside]
posted by Muffpub on Aug 22, 2009 - 8 answers

Why do cans of beans usually come in 19 fluid ounce cans in Canada, and 15 ounce cans in the US? [more inside]
posted by synecdoche on Aug 20, 2009 - 11 answers

Quite a few times in recipes I've seen directions to put beans in water and discard any that float after a period of soaking (I've even heard this from you, AskMeFi). Now, I like beans. My question is: why can't I eat those?
posted by evhan on Jul 26, 2009 - 9 answers

I am trying to plant a traditional Three Sisters garden for the first time - corn, beans & squash in the same location as companion plants. Can I put two varieties of squash (yellow zucchini and butternut) in the same planting? [more inside]
posted by Jupiter Jones on May 26, 2009 - 5 answers

I soaked some beans, and then put them in a tupperware in the fridge. How long will they hold this way?
posted by TigerCrane on May 20, 2009 - 10 answers

Savory, salty black beans in take out Chinese food... how do they do it? [more inside]
posted by frwagon on May 17, 2009 - 5 answers

When I lived in Chennai, the produce markets had these large fava-sized/shaped beans that were bright purple and white. They were fresh. Sometimes they came in large similarly colored pods, other times there were shelled. They were edible fresh, though we steamed them for sanitation. They were some of the best beans I've ever had, and reminded me more of fresh pea pods than beans, despite their large size. Any clue what they were?
posted by aussicht on Apr 11, 2009 - 12 answers

Please share your cold recipes for salads, succotashes, and soups featuring lentils, split peas, and other legumes. [more inside]
posted by HotPatatta on Feb 18, 2009 - 11 answers

I recall eating a meal in Italy that I THINK was just rice, canned tuna, and white beans drizzled in olive oil. Is this a real "dish"? I've put those four ingredients together and it doesn't taste the same. And it's a really monochromatic meal. Anyone have any thoughts on the "real" dish, or if not, how to spice up the one I remember? It was in Parma.
posted by Ollie on Feb 16, 2009 - 10 answers

How much pesticide residue is there in coffee? Is it necessary to buy organic? [more inside]
posted by mintchip on Feb 9, 2009 - 14 answers

Rice and beans for the inexperienced and time-pressed cook? [more inside]
posted by availablelight on Jan 29, 2009 - 19 answers

Do dried lentils go bad? I have a bag of red lentils in an airtight container and they have been there for a while. What's weird is that they are no longer red. Any ideas why?
posted by ilovermontmeta on Oct 16, 2008 - 5 answers

What should I do with these fresh (not dried, not canned) black beans? [more inside]
posted by Airhen on Aug 31, 2008 - 13 answers

Please teach a displaced, late-to-this-whole-cooking-thing Southerner how to make pinto beans and cornbread. [more inside]
posted by timetoevolve on Aug 4, 2008 - 35 answers

CoffeeFilter: Where I can find good flavored coffee beans in the Boston area? [more inside]
posted by Horace Rumpole on Jul 16, 2008 - 8 answers

Coffee beans as an air freshener? [more inside]
posted by cazoo on Jun 27, 2008 - 12 answers

I need a kick arse recipe for pork and beans that's slow cooker compatible. I've tried a few found via google with lack luster results, so now I'm looking for something tried and true. [more inside]
posted by shelleycat on Jun 17, 2008 - 11 answers

How can I make decent refried beans using canned pinto beans? [more inside]
posted by chips ahoy on Jun 3, 2008 - 17 answers

Tis the season for cold bean salads. Sock it to me. Specifically, if you've got a recipe that calls for Cranberry Beans, I'd love to have it. I have a mess of fresh ones!
posted by Medieval Maven on Jun 1, 2008 - 3 answers

I love beans! I want a few simple recipes for bean salads that will keep a few days in the fridge, and that I can take to work for lunch during the week. The simpler the better - short prep time, few ingredients. [more inside]
posted by Koko on May 20, 2008 - 18 answers

Do you cook beans in the water they soaked in or do you use fresh water? [more inside]
posted by juva on Apr 13, 2008 - 12 answers

What is going on with my beans?! [more inside]
posted by Loto on Feb 19, 2008 - 13 answers

Where does the term "different plate of beans" come from, or am I just making things up? [more inside]
posted by pravit on Feb 4, 2008 - 16 answers

Beans! I want to make a microwavable beanbag, something that I can nuke for 30 seconds or so and wrap warm around my neck - but I don't want to use beans. [more inside]
posted by roygbv on Jan 22, 2008 - 28 answers

Is there a way to cook beans that will reduce the amount of gas I will "produce" after consuming them? [more inside]
posted by oldlies on Jan 16, 2008 - 20 answers

I am infatuated with someone, and confused as to how to proceed. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 23, 2007 - 54 answers

Surely I can do better than $11+ per pound of coffee beans? [more inside]
posted by neilkod on Oct 26, 2007 - 16 answers

GiftFilter: Where can I buy high quality beans for an espresso lover in Silicon Valley? [more inside]
posted by spiderskull on Aug 29, 2007 - 11 answers

Help me find my favorite bean in upstate NY... I'm hungry! [more inside]
posted by you're a kitty! on Aug 13, 2007 - 4 answers

Tell me how to brew coffee from whole beans. [more inside]
posted by gregb1007 on Aug 8, 2007 - 28 answers

What else can I do with fava beans? [more inside]
posted by dersins on Jul 23, 2007 - 22 answers

I love beans, but when I make them myself, they taste gross. What's the secret to great tasting beans? [more inside]
posted by ThePinkSuperhero on May 14, 2007 - 36 answers

What is the "shelf-life" of my homemade mixed-bean salad? Ingredients, recipes, and other curiosities follow, so please check out [more inside]
posted by numinous on Jan 10, 2007 - 6 answers

How do I make Guatemalan style black beans? Just plain old black beans. [more inside]
posted by bluejayk on Nov 27, 2006 - 19 answers

How do I identify garden pests? And what do I do about them once I've identified them? [more inside]
posted by nebulawindphone on May 15, 2006 - 7 answers

I can't make beans. They just fall apart. Suggestions? [more inside]
posted by Viomeda on Apr 17, 2006 - 15 answers

Where does one find the best whole-bean espresso in Seattle? [more inside]
posted by Danelope on Apr 9, 2006 - 10 answers

I hope this doesn't wreck the experience for anyone... But why do the refried beans at Taco Bell smell just like canned cat food? This really bugs me.
posted by roguescout on Mar 17, 2006 - 17 answers

How do you cook navy beans so the "outer shell" doens't come off? [more inside]
posted by lpctstr; on Jan 20, 2006 - 10 answers

What do I do with all these beans? [more inside]
posted by jackofsaxons on Oct 21, 2005 - 31 answers

The management of my office building is holding a contest: determine the number of jelly beans in a container. Prize: $500 at Best Buy and all the beans. [more inside]
posted by smcniven on Mar 22, 2005 - 12 answers

Another coffee topic:
What is the best way to store coffee grounds? [more inside]
posted by Kilovolt on Jan 11, 2005 - 40 answers

Should I try cooking pintos or lentils in my rice cooker? Are there hazards or pitfalls associated with doing so?
posted by namespan on Jul 19, 2004 - 7 answers