literally throw in whatever little tidbits you think taste good into the pot and cook that ish.
my last pot included: garlic, piece of kombo, dried shiitake, 2 dried red dates, some yellow miso paste, bay leaves, lemon peels, smoked pork tails. (this is why bean fans usually prefer dried beans because you can add the stuff that needs a few hours to simmer)
you really do just cover with cold water simmer, do not be afraid to use less water in the beginning, add more water as the beans cook. be afraid of over salting any salt you add will get concentrated as the liquid reduces
Feb 20, 2024
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bean 🫶 love 🫶
my go-to pot of beans is
- 1 half of a onion
- 1 half of a lemon
- 1 small head if garlic, halved
- 1 parm rind
- any herbs in the fridge or bay leaf
- beanssss
- cover with water
——-add olive oil, toast the lemon + alliums and then add the rest. pinch of salt, and simmer until cooked through 😋
or lazy fun version— can if cooked beans, olive oil, grated garlic clove, and a tsp of calabrian chili to taste for heat!
Apr 19, 2024
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Fresh or dried. Never canned. There are many varieties but my favorites in the fall are barlotti, cannellini, and red lentils. Barlotti don’t break down and so they are nice in a brothy soup with some greens, carrots and herbs. Cannellini are nice for a white bean soup with hearty roughage. Red lentils transform into the most delicious silky stew. Boil and then simmer beans in salted water with bay leaves, olive oil, and spices.
Dec 15, 2022
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i just rinse whatever bean i’m going with out of the can (i like navy beans and chickpeas) and pour into a bowl then season with a bit of salt, pepper, generous olive oil. then balsamic or if i don’t have that i do lemon juice. if the balsamic is sweet i might do both. simple and good. sometimes i add a dollop of greek or skyr yogurt on top especially if i’m eating black beans.
Sep 28, 2024
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bonus points for headphones. double bonus points if its a museum you’ve been to a few times. triple bonus points if you use your old student ID to get a free ticket.
i love checking up on my favorite works like they’re my good friends. i curate the music for museum trip and i get to look at the other museum goers like they’re a part of the museum (because they are!)
Feb 15, 2025
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i have nothing to hide and don’t really do anything important but i still can’t be letting people know my next move.
Feb 21, 2024
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I care deeply about the sanctity of the cinema house. there is also something dope about catching the last 45 minuets of a film that a: you really like and b: has a fire ending. i also have very fond memories of a friends’ fave movie popping up on the channel guide and having a great moment.
Feb 23, 2024