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18 minutes ago, weinoo said:My point was more that, while indeed soaking isn't necessary for beans, it can and does (in my experience) lead to more even, faster cooking. And while it's not impossible, I have never over-soaked beans. The LA times is paywalled.
It is Russ and Steve about not soaking beans in general. My lame attempt at humor.
17 minutes ago, weinoo said:My point was more that, while indeed soaking isn't necessary for beans, it can and does (in my experience) lead to more even, faster cooking. And while it's not impossible, I have never over-soaked beans. The LA times is paywalled.
It is Russ an d Steve about not soaking beans in general. My lame attempt at humor.
