tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11197835.post3652204932178346807..comments2024-03-03T03:32:57.842-05:00Comments on ChezWhat?: fat tuesdayChristo Gonzaleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07593498830764421725noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11197835.post-82117074129329698672009-02-26T08:23:00.000-05:002009-02-26T08:23:00.000-05:00jesse: mmmmbuahhahahhahh...(I am still trying to p...jesse: mmmmbuahhahahhahh...(I am still trying to perfect my evil laugh)<BR/><BR/>jill: I dont believe you!<BR/><BR/>leela: that would seem more unusual if 90% of the bloggers out there werent women<BR/><BR/>joy: be sure and rinse them well after<BR/><BR/>tavolini: that is about it, soak, rinse, boil...Christo Gonzaleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07593498830764421725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11197835.post-66200202762509108482009-02-26T08:16:00.000-05:002009-02-26T08:16:00.000-05:00Very neat--I've always heard salt water was a big ...Very neat--I've always heard salt water was a big no-no when it comes to dry beans. So, soak them in salt water, rinse, and cook in regular water?<BR/><BR/>I make beans once a week, so this is good to know!tavolinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02755373177525985822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11197835.post-14668137946586135842009-02-25T23:42:00.000-05:002009-02-25T23:42:00.000-05:00I like dried beans, too, and usually use them. Th...I like dried beans, too, and usually use them. They are much better. I haven't tried the brine but will.Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15718724697267800263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11197835.post-91495851281337741702009-02-25T19:25:00.000-05:002009-02-25T19:25:00.000-05:00I've been using canned beans almost exclusively ma...I've been using canned beans almost exclusively mainly because whenever I cook dried beans they turn mushy. Thanks for the salt water tip. <BR/><BR/>This is my second visit to your blog. Apparently, you're quite popular among the ladies. :)Adminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05909218929633317461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11197835.post-54326451296362923162009-02-25T19:00:00.000-05:002009-02-25T19:00:00.000-05:00Damn!! My camera is broken...Damn!! My camera is broken...Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08171054999389018364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11197835.post-37749682557768445502009-02-25T18:58:00.000-05:002009-02-25T18:58:00.000-05:00Soaking beans in brine...? You are such a weird ge...Soaking beans in brine...? You are such a weird genius.jessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05609603833670094371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11197835.post-8726986951614629312009-02-25T15:32:00.000-05:002009-02-25T15:32:00.000-05:00buff: the brine worked incredibly well, the beans ...buff: the brine worked incredibly well, the beans held together perfectly<BR/><BR/>beth: who's stalking me? I guess thats the deal with stalkers you dont know who they are....<BR/><BR/>lisaiscooking: the brine works - and the chicken breasts would be the only breast so far so you would get some beads....I guess...LOL<BR/><BR/>TBD: shhhhh....<BR/><BR/>maggie: its the only way I will cook them from now on - and your 'tacos' looked great BTW<BR/><BR/>zerrin: beans and pickles? that is not a combination I would have come up with - I guess its worth a try.Christo Gonzaleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07593498830764421725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11197835.post-81935244070437643922009-02-25T14:38:00.000-05:002009-02-25T14:38:00.000-05:00Tasty beans! I love them with some pickles.Tasty beans! I love them with some pickles.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11197835.post-19035411713788156492009-02-25T14:08:00.000-05:002009-02-25T14:08:00.000-05:00The beans look great cooked too. I have to try br...The beans look great cooked too. I have to try brining some dried beans now.Maggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00442002530901345199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11197835.post-42525945841670242302009-02-25T13:49:00.000-05:002009-02-25T13:49:00.000-05:00Did anyone send you any pics? You can tell me.Did anyone send you any pics? You can tell me.The Blonde Duckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00085499120024055465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11197835.post-49789012004583662232009-02-25T12:53:00.000-05:002009-02-25T12:53:00.000-05:00I have to try that soaking technique. Those beans ...I have to try that soaking technique. Those beans look fantastic.<BR/><BR/>What do I get if I send a picture of some chicken breasts?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11197835.post-39788575906377850602009-02-25T11:44:00.000-05:002009-02-25T11:44:00.000-05:00I'll be trying the brine thingie too....and I have...I'll be trying the brine thingie too....and I have to say...the eggs look good. Make me some when I hit NYC...if I can ever get my butt there.<BR/><BR/>and you are a bad BAD man for ASKING for pictures!!! Don't you know you have stalkers out there!!!? <BR/><BR/>XOXOXOXAngelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06245554563405436101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11197835.post-18453553493336559632009-02-25T10:38:00.000-05:002009-02-25T10:38:00.000-05:00The brine idea for the beans may have solved the p...The brine idea for the beans may have solved the problem I have with Kidney beans...buffalodickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00663035745368682736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11197835.post-83247315186771582932009-02-25T09:56:00.000-05:002009-02-25T09:56:00.000-05:00tangled noodle: canned beans are great when you ar...tangled noodle: canned beans are great when you are in a hurry but dried beans are so much better.<BR/><BR/>5 star: the magic of the brine shines yet again<BR/><BR/>anette: yes, you need to go on a bean mission...<BR/><BR/>darius: it was a late night 'eat fest' thats for sure<BR/><BR/>jeanne: there have been no 'side effects' so far<BR/><BR/>bina: I am not sure - but I do know that epazote can help eliminate this 'condition'Christo Gonzaleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07593498830764421725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11197835.post-16349284579409360192009-02-25T08:56:00.000-05:002009-02-25T08:56:00.000-05:00I have never even considered salmon and eggs toget...I have never even considered salmon and eggs together, but that sounds so good! And I LOVE beans.<BR/><BR/>But do they lose their "gas" ability when you soak them over night? My mom used to soak them in salt and baking soda so they wouldn't be magical fruit. LOLAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10811460930343769653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11197835.post-80923152791540668562009-02-25T08:24:00.000-05:002009-02-25T08:24:00.000-05:00Brine soak -- great tip. I love beans (way more t...Brine soak -- great tip. I love beans (way more than Old Dog loves me when I eat them, unfortunately).Jeanne Estridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13096521122802823385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11197835.post-1011534276804689842009-02-25T08:05:00.000-05:002009-02-25T08:05:00.000-05:00Wow - eggs and salmon...looks pretty flippin good....Wow - eggs and salmon...looks pretty flippin good.Darius T. Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06225878800405121386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11197835.post-39786130999032582092009-02-25T03:15:00.000-05:002009-02-25T03:15:00.000-05:00I think I have to go bean hunting, and see what I ...I think I have to go bean hunting, and see what I can get. The creamyness of a beans inside when prepared well, thats just too tempting!<BR/>As for the beads... I guess I have to do without, we're a bit to shy up here in the North!Anettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09940389146191063398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11197835.post-44278174418749266342009-02-24T23:53:00.000-05:002009-02-24T23:53:00.000-05:00Neat recipe for the beans. I have some around an...Neat recipe for the beans. I have some around and will try your brine idea out sometime soon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11197835.post-57266090563187239312009-02-24T22:02:00.000-05:002009-02-24T22:02:00.000-05:00Will you accept photos of a sexy Boxer with a bisc...Will you accept photos of a sexy Boxer with a biscuit on his nose?<BR/><BR/>Those are some sweet beans, enough to convince me to break away from addiction to cans - of beans, that is.Tangled Noodlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17543997083087131116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11197835.post-92059886453880354372009-02-24T21:38:00.000-05:002009-02-24T21:38:00.000-05:00Oh, so they have to be 'recent' pictures. Well, th...Oh, so they have to be 'recent' pictures. Well, the good Catholic that I am, all comes to a grinding halt during lent so I'll have to dig through the archive for a pic for next year's beads.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11197835.post-87695648218225474482009-02-24T21:34:00.000-05:002009-02-24T21:34:00.000-05:00ap: I am checking my e mail for those pictures..ho...ap: I am checking my e mail for those pictures..<BR/><BR/>hornsfan: it worked great, the beans stayed intact and they are not gritty - forget about the beads, I need to send you that chile you won.Christo Gonzaleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07593498830764421725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11197835.post-45825411488769803252009-02-24T21:29:00.000-05:002009-02-24T21:29:00.000-05:00since red beans and rice are on my list for this w...since red beans and rice are on my list for this week i'll have to brine them and see how it works out, i'm all about the creamier texture! ps - send me those beads!Hornsfanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03544004835869277539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11197835.post-74368003750655986552009-02-24T21:27:00.000-05:002009-02-24T21:27:00.000-05:00Where are my beads?Where are my beads?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11197835.post-7316474892610086072009-02-24T20:20:00.000-05:002009-02-24T20:20:00.000-05:00cynthia: you are very welcome!harmony: I guess you...cynthia: you are very welcome!<BR/><BR/>harmony: I guess you dont want any beads....Christo Gonzaleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07593498830764421725noreply@blogger.com