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This week, the chat turns to the topic of all things bean. Kim O'Donnel will offer advice for selecting, cooking, and serving chickpeas, cannellini beans, black beans, and many more — and she wants to hear your ideas, too.
And not just beans: Other legumes are on the chat menu as well. (Lentils, anyone?)
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<div id="altcasttitle" class="eventtitlebar" ><table style="height: 35px; width: 100%;"><tr valign="middle"><td> </td><td width=99%><span class="eventtitlereplay" id="txtTitle">Table Talk with Kim O'Donnel -Oct. 14, 2010</span></td><td valign=middle align="right" style="font-size: 90%;" nowrap><span class="replaydate">(10/14/2010)</span> </td></tr></table></div>
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</div><div id="mainchat" class="mainchat"><div class="cileventholder"><div id="row94006680" class="chatmsg writercomment" ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">9:49</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel: </div><span id="txt94006680">Coming up at the top of the hour: A bean and legume celebration! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">9:49 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94007859" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">9:54</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From gansie @ endless simmer </span><span class="nocommentfrom">gansie @ endless simmer : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94007859">hey KOD! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">9:54 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">gansie @ endless simmer </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94007985" class="chatmsg writercomment" ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">9:54</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel: </div><span id="txt94007985">Gansie! What a treat. How long has it been since you joined a chat? Well, blow me down. Do tell us what you've been cooking up lately. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">9:54 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94008495" class="chatmsg writercomment" ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">9:56</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel: </div><span id="txt94008495">Hey folks! Greetings from Atlanta. I've been here for the past few days spreading the word about Meat Lover's Meatless Cookbook. Great folks, great food town and a chance to listen to the ktichen stories in the south. Today is all about beans and legumes, a celebration if you will, an exploration, a conversation. What's your fave? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">9:56 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94008512" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">9:56</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From gansie @ endless simmer </span><span class="nocommentfrom">gansie @ endless simmer : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94008512">hey KOD! I bought fresh from the farms market tiger eye beans and haven't been able to find a recipe. also, i'm not sure exactly how long they need a soak because they're fresh. would love some vegetarian ideas. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">9:56 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">gansie @ endless simmer </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94009047" class="chatmsg writercomment" ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">9:59</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel: </div><span id="txt94009047">Gansie, fresh shelled beans don't need soaking. What they do need, though, is some cooking time -- either parboiled or steamed -- before you saute or throw into other dishes. Remember the salt! Sometimes a little butter is all you need. Still got tomaters? I had a lovely dish here last night that paired fresh peas with green tomatoes. Killer. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">9:59 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94009071" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">9:59</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Mary B </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Mary B : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94009071">This is Mary B from Joseph OR, formerly from Atlanta! Glad to hear you like that town. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">9:59 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Mary B </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94009097" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">9:59</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Mary B </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Mary B : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94009097">My attendance is to hear what you have to say about any dried bean/legume. I make and eat one variety or another almost every week. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">9:59 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Mary B </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94009304" class="chatmsg writercomment" ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:00</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel: </div><span id="txt94009304">Hey Mary! Glad to have you on board. Do you have a favorite bean or is that like asking you to pick your favorite child? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:00 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94009330" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:00</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jeanne in Seattle </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne in Seattle : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94009330">I'm here! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:00 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne in Seattle </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94009423" class="chatmsg writercomment" ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:00</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel: </div><span id="txt94009423">Hey Jeanne! Good morning in Seattle. What's your favorite bean or legume? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:00 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94009503" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:00</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Lizka </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Lizka : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94009503">Here at the right time today. Yay! Anyway, my favs are chickpeas (so versatile) and black beans. Question - I bought black eyed peas at the farmers market and now need some help on what to do with them and if they have any odd quirks. :) </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:00 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Lizka </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94009632" class="chatmsg writercomment" ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:01</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel: </div><span id="txt94009632">Hey there Lizka -- I'm with you on the chickpea & black bean front. I could eat either one every ding dang day. Are the black eyed peas fresh? Talk to me. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:01 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94009668" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:01</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jeanne in Seattle </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne in Seattle : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94009668">I have to admit that navy beans are my go-to bean. We love them! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:01 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne in Seattle </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94009872" class="chatmsg writercomment" ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:02</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel: </div><span id="txt94009872">Ah, navy beans. They have a nice meaty texture. Wonderful with sage and lemon zest. Terrific in a white chili with ground turkey. Hold up beautifully in a cold bean salad. How do you like to prepare'em? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:02 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94009917" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:02</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From gansie @ endless simmer </span><span class="nocommentfrom">gansie @ endless simmer : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94009917">sorry to get detailed - but do you have a recommended time for how long to parboil fresh beans? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:02 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">gansie @ endless simmer </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94010232" class="chatmsg writercomment" ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:03</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel: </div><span id="txt94010232">Gansie, are they pretty small? They may need just 5 minutes in boiling salted water. But what I'd do is extract one after 5 minutes cooking and see how soft it is. If still rock hard, keep on cookin' </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:03 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94010272" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:03</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Mary B </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Mary B : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94010272">I bounce from one to another to another but stand outs are garbanzo beans, black beans, lentils (green) and split peas </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:03 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Mary B </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94010625" class="chatmsg writercomment" ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:05</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel: </div><span id="txt94010625">Garbanzos aka chickpeas -- and in some parts of the word known as channa. LOVE them. they are featured in several recipes in the new book -- one of my favorite is the chickpea 'crabcake' seasoned with old bay, mustard and cayenne, just like those perennial Chesapeake faves. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:05 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94010665" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:05</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Amanda </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Amanda : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94010665">Yay chickpeas! I'm eating my chickpea kale soup for lunch while participating in this chat! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:05 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Amanda </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94010755" class="chatmsg writercomment" ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:05</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel: </div><span id="txt94010755">Amanda, my dear, tell us where you're typing from -- and share the details on that soup! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:05 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94010778" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:05</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Lizka </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Lizka : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94010778">Yesm fresh black eyed peas </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:05 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Lizka </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94011179" class="chatmsg writercomment" ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:07</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel: </div><span id="txt94011179">Okay, you're in similar boat as Gansie, who bought some fresh peas at market this week, too. Oh, how envious am I! Fresh black-eyes do need a five minute parboil, that's for sure, then I'd saute them with butter, onion, leafy herbs, soy sauce instead of salt & smoked paprika. Oh they'll be divine. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:07 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94011191" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:07</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Erin </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Erin : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94011191">Oh Kim, I hope that you're warmer than we are today... raining, damp, and 45 degrees. Brrrr! Good news though: I have stock and lentils on hand! What is your favorite quick/weeknight soup? It's what's for dinner, here. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:07 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Erin </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94011776" class="chatmsg writercomment" ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:10</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel: </div><span id="txt94011776">Hey Erin! Oh my, that is nippy. It is quite mild & sunny in Atlanta today. Lentils are one of the easiest things to prep in a jiff. Chopped onion & carrot in a saucepan with some oil, soften them up. a little red wine (or not), add the lentils & a cinnamon stick. Water or stock to barely cover. Add more water as needed, til tender about 40 minutes, then throw in some chopped spinach or chard. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:10 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94012022" class="chatmsg writercomment" ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:11</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel: </div><span id="txt94012022">Forgot to mention: Erin gets A for effort -- she pulled off the highway on her way home (Central PA) from Hilton Head, SC to come say hello in Arlington, Va., where I was signing books last wknd! How bout that?? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:11 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94012049" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:11</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jeanne in Seattle </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne in Seattle : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94012049">I love them in soups--I do a turkey chili, and a turkey, white bean, potato, and kale soup that is out of this world. My daughter happy eats these. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:11 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne in Seattle </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94012216" class="chatmsg writercomment" ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:12</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel: </div><span id="txt94012216">Beans and kale are such a heavenly combo. Chickpeas, navy beans, lentils -- it's all so darn satisfying. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:12 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94012240" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:12</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Mary B </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Mary B : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94012240">Kim - I am wondering if you have ever tried brine soaking beans. I read about this method in Cooks Illustrated and think it is a win. It works by 2 T. salt (kosher is what I use) and lots of water and the dried beans of any sort - overnight or by quick soak (Boiling for 5 minutes and then having the beans sit for 1 hour in the hot water). </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:12 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Mary B </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94012475" class="chatmsg writercomment" ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:13</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel: </div><span id="txt94012475">Mary B, this is a new one for me. How interesting. Does it hasten the cooking process? Bring out flavor? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:13 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94012503" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:13</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Erin </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Erin : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94012503">Amanda, could you provide a detail or two about the soup? I have both chickpeas and kale to use up, and our weather is begging for soup. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:13 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Erin </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94012535" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:13</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jeanne in Seattle </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne in Seattle : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94012535">We often just eat a bowl of beans. It's one of my daughter's favorite snacks--lots of protein and so filling. Nothing but a bit of salt. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:13 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne in Seattle </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94012720" class="chatmsg writercomment" ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:14</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel: </div><span id="txt94012720">Jeanne, Kim C reminded me of this piece on Culinate about getting your rice & beans on: <a href="http://www.culinate.com/articles/ourtable/theultimatebudgetmeal" target="blank" >http://www.culinate.com/articles/ourtable/theultimatebudgetmeal</a> </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:14 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94012737" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:14</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Lizka </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Lizka : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94012737">Ah, yes, lentils - thanks to Kim those are on my list too now. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:14 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Lizka </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94012973" class="chatmsg writercomment" ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:15</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel: </div><span id="txt94012973">Everywhere 'round the world the lentil is revered -- but here. For some reason, we have given the lentil the short shrift & it's time to change that 'tude! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:15 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94013158" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:16</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jeanne in Seattle </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne in Seattle : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94013158">One thing I like to do is make a caramelized onion-lentil-greens-pasta dish. Pasta on a bed of sauteed greens, topped with lentils and caramelized onions. Add a little butter and/or tamari, and you've got yourself one of the most delicious dishes around! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:16 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne in Seattle </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94013258" class="chatmsg writercomment" ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:16</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel: </div><span id="txt94013258">Jeanne, you are tantalizing me, you minx. I want some now! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:16 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94013296" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:16</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Mary B </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Mary B : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94013296">Please tell us the title of your new book, Kim! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:16 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Mary B </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94013374" class="chatmsg writercomment" ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:17</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel: </div><span id="txt94013374">Mary B, my new baby is The Meat Lover's Meatless Cookbook. Read all about it here: <a href="http://kimodonnel.com" target="blank" >http://kimodonnel.com</a> </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:17 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94013421" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:17</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From gansie @ endless simmer </span><span class="nocommentfrom">gansie @ endless simmer : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94013421">not to be selfish with your time KOD, but im also looking to finally bring my tagine off the shelf. would love a good bean recipe for that vessel. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:17 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">gansie @ endless simmer </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94013686" class="chatmsg writercomment" ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:18</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel: </div><span id="txt94013686">Oh Gansie, I don't think you can wrong with tagine. Clay pot beanery is pretty fab. I might do chickpeas to christen it. Can you still get okra in DC? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:18 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94013742" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:18</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Ivy </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Ivy : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94013742">Hi lentil lovers! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:18 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Ivy </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94013777" class="chatmsg writercomment" ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:18</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel: </div><span id="txt94013777">Hey there Ivy! What's your fave bean or legume? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:18 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94013945" class="chatmsg writercomment" ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:19</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel: </div><span id="txt94013945">here's Amanda's notes on her fab-sounding chickpea soup: I'm from DC, and re: the chickpea kale soup--it is yummy and easy. 1 large onio[...]n, chopped 2-3 tsp. olive oil Rosemary Sage Garlic 2 links turkey sausage 10 cups chicken stock 2 cans diced tomatoes Salt and pepper 1lb kale 2 cans chickpeas Parmesan (drizzle on bowls to serve) Sautee onions, crumbled sausage and herbs in olive oil. Add broth, tomatoes, salt and pepper. Simmer. Add chopped kale and chickpeas, simmer 45 mins. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:19 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94013985" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:19</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jill, The Veggie Queen </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jill, The Veggie Queen : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94013985">I bought some fresh beans here -- Marrow Fat Beans, Old Mother Stallard and black eyed peas. I have yet to meet a bean that I didn't like. Love fresh ones even if they are more work. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:19 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jill, The Veggie Queen </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94014076" class="chatmsg writercomment" ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:20</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel: </div><span id="txt94014076">Oh Jill, tell us about the Old Mother Stallard. What's the flavor profile? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:20 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94014111" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:20</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jeanne in Seattle </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne in Seattle : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94014111">Oo, Gansie: a tagine. I don't have one but I am so very interested in them. What do you think of cooking in it? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:20 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne in Seattle </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94014148" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:20</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From gansie @ endless simmer </span><span class="nocommentfrom">gansie @ endless simmer : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94014148">re: tagine. i saw okra last week. tell me more! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:20 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">gansie @ endless simmer </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94014377" class="chatmsg writercomment" ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:21</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel: </div><span id="txt94014377">I think it'd be great fun to cook those chickpeas with onion, cinnamon, coriander, chile, garlic, a fair amount of lemon with the stock, and then as you get closer to cooking, add chopped okra, which will thicken your stew. Rice to be served on top. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:21 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94014416" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:21</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Tara Mataraza Desmond </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Tara Mataraza Desmond : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94014416">Hello! Couldn't miss the Ode to the Bean! I love me some legumes. Planning to feed the little miss (my 7 mo old daughter, Abigail) some lentils today for the first time! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:21 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Tara Mataraza Desmond </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94014575" class="chatmsg writercomment" ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:22</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel: </div><span id="txt94014575">Hey Tara! I am the auntie to a very special 2 year old and I fed him lentils right around the 7th month stage & he loved them -- and still does. Now he does chickpeas and black beans too. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:22 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94014630" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:22</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Mary B </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Mary B : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94014630">iI like the sound of that Jeanne - thanks for sharing that pasta bean dish description. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:22 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Mary B </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94014637" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:22</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jeanne in Seattle </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne in Seattle : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94014637">I do all sorts of things with lentils. They are terrific in pasta sauce! And Ethiopian red lentil dishes are to die for. Wow. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:22 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne in Seattle </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94014670" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:22</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Erin </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Erin : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94014670">Fabulous. Thanks, Kim! One of the up-sides to the cold weather is that the kale is still coming in from my friend's CSA, and it has a really great aroma and flavor due to the cold nights. I picked all that I wanted earlier this week, and I'm headed back tomorrow for chard. It's an upside to the changing weather. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:22 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Erin </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94014832" class="chatmsg writercomment" ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:23</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel: </div><span id="txt94014832">Don't forget -- you can roast some of that kale & then mix it in w/ white beans and winter squash. Lovely combo -- you'll see details in the book. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:23 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94014847" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:23</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Mary B </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Mary B : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94014847">Brine soaking I think infuses the beans with the salt - and doesn't - as is widely thought - toughen. I actually think it hastens the cooking time a bit. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:23 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Mary B </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94014945" class="chatmsg writercomment" ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:24</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel: </div><span id="txt94014945">Really interesting, Mary B. I may have to give this a try when I finally get back to Seattle. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:24 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94014964" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:24</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jill, The Veggie Queen </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jill, The Veggie Queen : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94014964">I also read about brine soaking the beans but haven't yet tried it. I am afraid that I might ruin otherwise wonderful beans. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:24 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jill, The Veggie Queen </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94015003" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:24</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jill, The Veggie Queen </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jill, The Veggie Queen : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94015003">In the pressure cooker lentils take only 6 or so minutes at pressure. Amazing and delish. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:24 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jill, The Veggie Queen </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94015078" class="chatmsg writercomment" ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:24</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel: </div><span id="txt94015078">Jill, the pressure cooker is on my New Year's resolution list. I'm way overdue on this one. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:24 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94015107" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:24</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jill, The Veggie Queen </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jill, The Veggie Queen : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94015107">In fact, beans and the pressure cooker are a perfect match. In India everyone has a pressure cooker because they are a pulse (legume) culture. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:24 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jill, The Veggie Queen </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94015135" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:25</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jennifer </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jennifer : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94015135">Can't wait to try those chickpea crabcakes! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:25 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jennifer </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94015255" class="chatmsg writercomment" ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:25</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel: </div><span id="txt94015255">Jennifer, they are so good. My mother was blown away when I made them for her last week -- she couldn't get over how 'meaty' they are. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:25 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94015315" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:25</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Mary B </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Mary B : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94015315">It's a funny and good title - not a meat lover myself, though I live where meat reigns (Wallowa county - rancher country!). I will check it out. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:25 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Mary B </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94015372" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:26</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Pat </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Pat : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94015372">I found this article a couple of years ago when I had fresh crowder peas. <a href="http://www.postandcourier.com/news/2008/jul/23/peas48342/" target="blank" >http://www.postandcourier.com/news/2008/jul/23/peas48342/</a> I made the baked beans recipe couple of times. It was fantastic </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:26 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Pat </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94015450" class="chatmsg writercomment" ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:26</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel: </div><span id="txt94015450">Hey Pat, where are you typing from? Must be the south if you're chomping on fresh crowder peas! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:26 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94015514" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:26</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jill, The Veggie Queen </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jill, The Veggie Queen : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94015514">Kim, just read about you and tempeh in my local paper today. Thrilled to see you promote it. Good old soybean. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:26 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jill, The Veggie Queen </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94015910" class="chatmsg writercomment" ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:28</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel: </div><span id="txt94015910">Jill, wonderful that Washington Post piece is getting reprinted 'round the country! Tempeh is def. hitting the mainstream -- when visiting my mother I noticed tempeh was available at her Giant supermarket in the deep suburbs of southeastern Pa. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:28 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94015944" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:28</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Pat </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Pat : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94015944">Oops. Sent that last comment too soon. That baked bean recipe was great but not meatless. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:28 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Pat </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94016035" class="chatmsg writercomment" ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:28</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel: </div><span id="txt94016035">that's ok, Pat. We're doing beans & legumes -- and today any flavor goes! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:28 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94016061" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:28</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Sarah in D.C. </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Sarah in D.C. : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94016061">I made a delicious sweet potato and lentil dish with cumin and other Indian spices. A great success for my first try! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:28 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Sarah in D.C. </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94016212" class="chatmsg writercomment" ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:29</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel: </div><span id="txt94016212">Congratulations Sarah! Aren't lentils such a snap? What's next on your to-do list? Red lentils, by the way, practically self puree. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:29 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94016284" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:29</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Mary B </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Mary B : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94016284">When brine soaking - just remember to drain and rise the salty soaking water and start cooking with fresh water - I have had fine results! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:29 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Mary B </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94016356" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:29</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Mary B </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Mary B : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94016356">Another question for you: have you ever worked with/cooked fresh chickpeas? I saw them in a store in LaGrande recently but (foolishly) didn't buy them. The beans are 1-2 to a pod and very cute! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:29 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Mary B </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94016431" class="chatmsg writercomment" ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:30</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel: </div><span id="txt94016431">I have not had the pleasure, Mary B. Any one every play w/ fresh chickpeas? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:30 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94016499" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:30</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jeanne in Seattle </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne in Seattle : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94016499">Ina Garten (the Barefoot Contessa) has a terrific lentil soup recipe--it gets so many compliments whenever I make it. Also, Laurie Colwin has a chicken-lentil muligatawny soup in her book, More Home Cooking that is another staple in our house. Both are easy and soooo good. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:30 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne in Seattle </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94016550" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:30</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Amanda </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Amanda : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94016550">I need some lentil help. I tried a recipe for slow cookier lentil sausage stew, and while I loved the flavor, the lentils didn't get soft enough. I had two cups dried lentils and four cups chicken broth (plus a little turkey sausage and other veggies). When slow cooker was supposed to be done, I saw lentils were a little hard so transferred to stovetop and added more liquid but couldn't get them to soften. Any ideas? I loved the cinnamon flavor in this recipe, but want my lentils softer! Thank you! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:30 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Amanda </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94016715" class="chatmsg writercomment" ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:31</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel: </div><span id="txt94016715">Amanda, lentils could have been old, so that's one thought. They should cook in about 40 minutes, fyi. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:31 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94016736" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:31</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From redweather </span><span class="nocommentfrom">redweather : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94016736">habichuelas romanas! the best! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:31 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">redweather </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94016767" class="chatmsg writercomment" ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:31</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel: </div><span id="txt94016767">Redweather, you must share!! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:31 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94016910" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:32</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jeanne in Seattle </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne in Seattle : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94016910">The Moosewood Cookbook has a fabulous soup w/garbanzo beans called Gypsy Soup. It has sweet potatoes, onions, green pepper, tomatoes. It's spiced with paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, basil and bay. So very delicious and comforting. Another regular in our house. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:32 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne in Seattle </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94016972" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:32</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Guest </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Guest : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94016972">Please report back on experiences brining beans - i have such a hard time with fresh beans, I'd be happy to hear of things that would help. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:32 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Guest </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94017044" class="chatmsg writercomment" ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:32</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel: </div><span id="txt94017044">I am definitely going to give this a whirl. Stay tuned. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:32 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94017079" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:32</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Tara Mataraza Desmond </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Tara Mataraza Desmond : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94017079">I would eat an old shoe full of beans, I love them so. I have a hard time cutting myself off from baked beans. It always turns embarrassing because someone will inevitably start singing the "Beans, beans..." song when I'm going in for my 4th helping... </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:32 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Tara Mataraza Desmond </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94017293" class="chatmsg writercomment" ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:33</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel: </div><span id="txt94017293">Haha, Tara! love it. Someone at a recent signing asked me about the 'toot' factor of beans & I told him that the more he eats, the less he'll toot... because right now his body is not used to them... </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:33 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94017337" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:33</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Erin </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Erin : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94017337">I am particularly partial to roasted kale and cannellini beans. Oh yes. And I am getting to those delectable-looking Channa Wraps from your book. Possibly this weekend! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:33 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Erin </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94017508" class="chatmsg writercomment" ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:34</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel: </div><span id="txt94017508">Erin, the West Indian channa is one of my favorite dishes in the book. I can practically make those in my sleep. They get better w/ each day, fyi. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:34 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94017535" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:34</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Tara Mataraza Desmond </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Tara Mataraza Desmond : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94017535">I'm a little bit ashamed to admit my pressure cooker phobia rooted in my childhood memories of my mom admonishing us BE CAREFUL when that thing was shake shake shaking on the stove. But I have to overcome it for the sake of quick, endless bean supply. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:34 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Tara Mataraza Desmond </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94017610" class="chatmsg writercomment" ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:34</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel: </div><span id="txt94017610">You and me both, Tara. New Year's resolution?? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:34 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94017703" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:35</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Guest </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Guest : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94017703">OOO - Sarah can you share that recipe? That sound delish and I LOVE sweet potatoes. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:35 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Guest </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94017729" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:35</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Pat </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Pat : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94017729">DC. That's on the edge, isn't it?;-) </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:35 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Pat </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94018062" class="chatmsg writercomment" ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:36</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel: </div><span id="txt94018062">Yes, it is, actually! Fresh peas one thing I miss about DC & environs. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:36 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94018096" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:36</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jeanne in Seattle </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne in Seattle : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94018096">Ooo, Pat, you mentioned baked beans. We love baked beans! They are so good paired with brown rice (at least that's how we eat them...:) ) </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:36 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne in Seattle </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94018133" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:36</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jill, The Veggie Queen </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jill, The Veggie Queen : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94018133">Wow Kim that's amazing about tempeh in the supermarket. I've been waiting for this for years. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:36 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jill, The Veggie Queen </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94018367" class="chatmsg writercomment" ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:37</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel: </div><span id="txt94018367">Jill, it truly blew my mind. Shoulda taken a photo. And my mother lives an hour outside of Philadelphia. Very interesting. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:37 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94018382" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:37</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jeanne in Seattle </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne in Seattle : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94018382">Amanda: I have found that if the beans (including lentils) are on the older side, they don't soften up as well. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:37 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne in Seattle </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94018434" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:37</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From redweather </span><span class="nocommentfrom">redweather : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94018434">no, mine all mine! :) just kidding. they're just roman beans, but that's the spanish. i can't stop eating them in burritos - i've been making them every other night! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:37 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">redweather </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94018737" class="chatmsg writercomment" ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:39</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel: </div><span id="txt94018737">Love dem habichuelas myself! Here's a little ditty about habichuelas: <a href="http://trueslant.com/kimodonnel/2010/03/18/friends-let-friends-make-beans-and-rice/" target="blank" >http://trueslant.com/kimodonnel/2010/03/18/friends-let-friends-make-beans-and-rice/</a> </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:39 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94018771" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:39</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jeanne in Seattle </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne in Seattle : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94018771">Tara: that's hilarious! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:39 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne in Seattle </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94018795" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:39</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jill, The Veggie Queen </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jill, The Veggie Queen : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94018795">Yes, fresh chickpeas are amazing (green) and tasty but a pain to shell because there's just one in each pod. Use like other fresh beans. You can also eat them as is. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:39 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jill, The Veggie Queen </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94018828" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:39</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jill, The Veggie Queen </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jill, The Veggie Queen : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94018828">Tara, We ought to eat beans together. I just love them. And there are so many darned types to try. bought one the other day from a smart local farm that grows them, called Nigel's beans because they got them from Nigel. A pinto type but smaller and oh so tasty. I could eat beans every day and have them a number of times each week. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:39 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jill, The Veggie Queen </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94018838" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:39</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Mary B </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Mary B : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94018838">For fresh beans (green beans) I always roast them in the oven at 400 degrees with garlic cloves (peeled or unpeeled depending on how lazy I am feeling) - toss them first lightly in olive oil. 20 minutes later or a little longer than that, take out and put on a plate. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and balsamic vinegar. Delicious! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:39 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Mary B </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94018928" class="chatmsg writercomment" ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:39</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel: </div><span id="txt94018928">Snap beans are wonderful roasted! I made some for an event the other night and guests dipped them into romesco sauce. Wonderful combo. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:39 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94018953" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:40</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jeanne in Seattle </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne in Seattle : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94018953">Yes, pressure cookers have all sorts of safeguards in place now. I don't think you could blow one up if you tried. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:40 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne in Seattle </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94018975" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:40</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jill, The Veggie Queen </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jill, The Veggie Queen : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94018975">Tara, take a hint from me -- GET OVER IT. The pressure cooker will change your life, especially if you like beans. Hey Kim, want me to do a chat on pressure cooking? I'll hold your hands. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:40 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jill, The Veggie Queen </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94019052" class="chatmsg writercomment" ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:40</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel: </div><span id="txt94019052">Jill, we may have to do that. I'll look at the calendar. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:40 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94019086" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:40</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From redweather </span><span class="nocommentfrom">redweather : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94019086">i've been stalking my craigslist for a pressure cooker.... no dice yet, but i know i will see one there eventually </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:40 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">redweather </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94019178" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:41</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Lizka </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Lizka : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94019178">I agree with Jeanne re tempeh; guess I should take another look in MY Giant. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:41 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Lizka </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94019210" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:41</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Amanda </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Amanda : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94019210">I am going to try making a portabello black bean chili this weekend--a Rachael Ray recipe. Wish me luck. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:41 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Amanda </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94019373" class="chatmsg writercomment" ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:41</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel: </div><span id="txt94019373">Sweet potatoes are also a great partner for black beans -- and Halloween themed colors to boot! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:41 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94019400" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:41</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jill, The Veggie Queen </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jill, The Veggie Queen : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94019400">I have a recipe for sweet potato and black bean chili with chipotle. It's fantastic. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:41 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jill, The Veggie Queen </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94019430" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:42</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Tara Mataraza Desmond </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Tara Mataraza Desmond : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94019430">Do I even need to ask this group their stance on beans in chili? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:42 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Tara Mataraza Desmond </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94019469" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:42</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Mary B </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Mary B : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94019469">Wiki link as a reference for everyone - looks like fun reading: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commonbean" target="blank" >http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commonbean</a> </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:42 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Mary B </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94019493" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:42</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jeanne in Seattle </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne in Seattle : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94019493">Redweather: get a modern one--not one from the 50s-70s LOL! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:42 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne in Seattle </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94019532" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:42</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Tara Mataraza Desmond </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Tara Mataraza Desmond : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94019532">Seriously, I feel like such a professional fraud because of my pressure cooker ineptitude. Jill, yes! Hold my hand! Help! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:42 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Tara Mataraza Desmond </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94019768" class="chatmsg writercomment" ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:43</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel: </div><span id="txt94019768">Tara, as I mentioned, you are not alone. Actually I wonder if there's a way for scaredy cats such as you & me to write a "Virgin Pressure Cooker" piece. We should discuss -- and Jill can be our shepherd! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:43 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94019790" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:43</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Pat </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Pat : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94019790">Jeanne, I hadn't realized how good fresh shell beans would be in baked beans until I tried it. Shorter cooking time is a bonus too. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:43 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Pat </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94019874" class="chatmsg writercomment" ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:43</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel: </div><span id="txt94019874">I love the idea of fresh "baked" beans. Good stuff. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:43 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94019909" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:44</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Lizka </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Lizka : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94019909">I don't believe that REAL chili can NOT have beans. :D </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:44 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Lizka </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94019952" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:44</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jeanne in Seattle </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne in Seattle : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94019952">Pat: I will try it. Sounds delicious! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:44 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne in Seattle </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94020031" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:44</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Mary B </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Mary B : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94020031">My favorite vegetarian split pea soup - instead of portobellos I always use button mushrooms: <a href="http://www.cooking.com/Recipes-and-More/recipes/Split-Pea-Soup-with-Portobellos-recipe-2131.aspx" target="blank" >http://www.cooking.com/Recipes-and-More/recipes/Split-Pea-Soup-with-Portobellos-recipe-2131.aspx</a> </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:44 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Mary B </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94020074" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:44</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jeanne in Seattle </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne in Seattle : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94020074">Tara: I'm perfectly fine wtih them in chili. I don't have any biases about the meat vs beans. Both are good. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:44 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne in Seattle </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94020092" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:44</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jill, The Veggie Queen </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jill, The Veggie Queen : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94020092">Good luck Amanda. I'm sure that it will be great. I make my sweet potato chili for a Halloween potluck. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:44 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jill, The Veggie Queen </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94020117" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:44</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jill, The Veggie Queen </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jill, The Veggie Queen : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94020117">Yes, get a newer model pressure cooker. You can buy a new one sometimes for as little as $50 at a store like Ross, Marshalls, TJMaxx, Costco. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:44 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jill, The Veggie Queen </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94020137" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:44</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jeanne in Seattle </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne in Seattle : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94020137">Lorna Sass has a great book (it's older) called Pressure Cooking the Meatless Way. I learned everything I know about pressure cooking from that book. It's terrific. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:44 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne in Seattle </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94020174" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:45</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jill, The Veggie Queen </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jill, The Veggie Queen : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94020174">Tara, I'll walk you and Kim through the kitchen on this. You can see my You Tube videos on it at <a href="http://www.youtube.com/TheVQ" target="blank" >http://www.youtube.com/TheVQ</a> or watch a short demo on my website <a href="http://www.pressurecookingonline.com" target="blank" >http://www.pressurecookingonline.com</a>. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:45 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jill, The Veggie Queen </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94020220" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:45</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Tara Mataraza Desmond </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Tara Mataraza Desmond : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94020220">Kim/Jill, yes! I actually proposed that very idea to another pressure cooker "expert" but she wasn't interested. Would love to do it. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:45 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Tara Mataraza Desmond </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94020262" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:45</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jill, The Veggie Queen </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jill, The Veggie Queen : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94020262">I pitched a session for IACP on the pressure cooker and they turned me down. Not sure why. It's a hot topic. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:45 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jill, The Veggie Queen </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94020332" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:45</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jill, The Veggie Queen </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jill, The Veggie Queen : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94020332">Old beans are not usually a pretty thing. sometimes they just never cook. Beans have a shelf life. One to 2 years, tops. The supermarket is not necessarily a good place to buy beans. Try Rancho Gordo or Purcell Mountain farm for specialty beans. Worth the money if you are a bean-lover like me and Tara. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:45 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jill, The Veggie Queen </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94020465" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:46</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jill, The Veggie Queen </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jill, The Veggie Queen : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94020465">Lorna's book is called Great Vegetarian Cooking Under Pressure. Lorna is my mentor and i've been teaching for 15 years. My book will be out next year. It's exciting. My DVD has been out for a few years. People love it. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:46 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jill, The Veggie Queen </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94020732" class="chatmsg writercomment" ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:47</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel: </div><span id="txt94020732">I had wonderful bean cakes for breakfast on Tuesday at a great little place here in Atlanta called West Egg Cafe. Seems like there was masa holding them together. Wonderful bit of heat. Super savory. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:47 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94020881" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:47</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jeanne in Seattle </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne in Seattle : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94020881">Oh, wait. The authors of Pressure Cooking the Meatless Way are Marueen B. Keane and Daniella Chace. Lorna Sass's book is what Jill said. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:47 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne in Seattle </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94020926" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:48</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jill, The Veggie Queen </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jill, The Veggie Queen : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94020926">Kim and Tara, you are on. Off to teach at Rancho La Puerta in Mexico this coming week but we can talk after I am done "slaving away" there. Ha. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:48 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jill, The Veggie Queen </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94021125" class="chatmsg writercomment" ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:48</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel: </div><span id="txt94021125">Oh Jill, you are going to have a wonderful time! Yes, we'll discuss. And I'd like to maybe even feature this topic in USA Today column after I get hang of it. My new column, Family Kitchen, launches Nov. 10. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:48 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94021143" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:48</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jeanne in Seattle </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne in Seattle : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94021143">Jill: when does your book come out (month?) </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:48 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne in Seattle </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94021183" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:49</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jill, The Veggie Queen </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jill, The Veggie Queen : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94021183">Bean lovers are not a dying breed. In fact, more people don't eat beans because they don't know how to cook them. Some people don't know that they come dried and can be cooked. They think only of cans. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:49 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jill, The Veggie Queen </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94021233" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:49</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Tara Mataraza Desmond </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Tara Mataraza Desmond : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94021233">Hope you enjoy some Mexican Jumping Beans there, Jill. Heh. (insert eye roll here) </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:49 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Tara Mataraza Desmond </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94021513" class="chatmsg writercomment" ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:50</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel: </div><span id="txt94021513">Jill, I think you're right about beans in this country. If they don't come out of a can, most folks run for the hills. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:50 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94021542" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:50</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jeanne in Seattle </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne in Seattle : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94021542">I don't have any problems with canned beans. I get mine from Eden, which are not BPA lined. They are a great time-saver! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:50 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne in Seattle </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94021671" class="chatmsg writercomment" ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:51</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel: </div><span id="txt94021671">Jeanne, great reminder about Eden beans. Although I do think that some beans hold up better in cans than others. Chickpeas, for example, hold up great, and blakc beans for most part. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:51 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94021709" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:51</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jill, The Veggie Queen </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jill, The Veggie Queen : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94021709">I like to make a lots of beans and freeze what I don't use in 2 cup amounts. Jeanne, not sure of the month of release for the book. thinking fall but publisher hasn't said. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:51 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jill, The Veggie Queen </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94021753" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:51</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Mary B </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Mary B : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94021753">Will there be a transcript of this live chat? I have to get going but want to glean all of the good comments and information later. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:51 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Mary B </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94021975" class="chatmsg writercomment" ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:52</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel: </div><span id="txt94021975">Mary, this chat will live forever & then some! All chat transcripts live here: <a href="http://www.culinate.com/columns/tabletalk" target="blank" >http://www.culinate.com/columns/tabletalk</a> </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:52 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94021990" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:52</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Mary B </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Mary B : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94021990">Thanks for the time here, Kim! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:52 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Mary B </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94022257" class="chatmsg writercomment" ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:53</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel: </div><span id="txt94022257">Mary, come back! I need to check my travel schedule for 10/21 chat. Think I can do it since I will be on west coast. I'll let you all know. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:53 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94022281" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:53</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Amanda </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Amanda : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94022281">I have also had much luck with many canned beans--garbanzos, black, kidney, great northern, cannellini, etc. But my poor dried lentils were apparently old, even though I had just bought them when I made them. It is hard to get quality ingredients when you don't have the time or money to go to lots of specialty places. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:53 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Amanda </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94022455" class="chatmsg writercomment" ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:54</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel: </div><span id="txt94022455">Amanda, I've found that when you can find stores w/ bulk bins the turnover is quicker and beans/legumes fresher. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:54 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94022473" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:54</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Mary B </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Mary B : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94022473">I loved this idea. Will definitely join in another upcoming chat. Good bye to everyone and happy bean cooking and eating. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:54 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Mary B </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94022491" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:54</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jeanne in Seattle </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne in Seattle : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94022491">Amanda: sounds like your lentils were old to begin with. You could approach your store and let them know--maybe get your money back. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:54 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne in Seattle </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94022511" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:55</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jill, The Veggie Queen </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jill, The Veggie Queen : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94022511">Amanda, if you have a local natural food store you will often find that they rotate their bean stock more because more people buy them there. You can also buy in bulk. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:55 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jill, The Veggie Queen </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94022527" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:55</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jill, The Veggie Queen </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jill, The Veggie Queen : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94022527">I cook my beans with a piece of kombu seaweed. It keeps the beans more intact, adds a little flavor and a bunch of minerals. Tasty. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:55 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jill, The Veggie Queen </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94022577" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:55</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jeanne in Seattle </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne in Seattle : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94022577">Also, we have canned beans in our emergency kit. You know, for the big earthquake that is supposed to hit Seattle sometime in the next million years :). </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:55 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne in Seattle </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94022629" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:55</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jill, The Veggie Queen </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jill, The Veggie Queen : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94022629">Yes, Jeanne you can buy Eden canned BPA free beans for emergencies but making your own is much better and less expensive. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:55 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jill, The Veggie Queen </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94023184" class="chatmsg writercomment" ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:57</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel: </div><span id="txt94023184">This has been so much fun, y'all (I can say that while in Atlanta, right?) Such bean-y comraderie! We'll do this again. If I'm around next week, what's your topic of choice? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:57 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94023284" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:58</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jeanne in Seattle </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne in Seattle : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94023284">Thank you, Kim! Another terrific chat! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:58 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne in Seattle </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94023325" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:58</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Lizka </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Lizka : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94023325">How about for next week winter squshes? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:58 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Lizka </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94023400" class="chatmsg writercomment" ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:58</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel: </div><span id="txt94023400">Maybe cool-weather produce? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:58 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94023594" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:59</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Amanda </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Amanda : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94023594">Thanks so much, this was a great chat. Since you asked for topic ideas, here are some I'd enjoy: slow cooker cooking, fall soups and stews, and yes the cool weather produce also sounds great. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">10:59 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Amanda </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94023652" class="chatmsg writercomment" ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">11:00</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel: </div><span id="txt94023652">Ok, maybe a Fall Celebration?? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">11:00 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94023700" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">11:00</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jill, The Veggie Queen </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jill, The Veggie Queen : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94023700">Thanks Kim. This was great. who knew that people were so passionate about beans? I guess that you did. Have fun on your trips. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">11:00 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jill, The Veggie Queen </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94023866" class="chatmsg readercomment " ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">11:00</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Lizka </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Lizka : </span><span class="commentbracket">]</span> </div><span id="txt94023866">And thanks to everyone for the great time as always </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">11:00 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Lizka </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row94023891" class="chatmsg writercomment" ><table style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">11:00</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel: </div><span id="txt94023891">Feel free to holler with thoughts, ideas at tabletalkAT <a href="http://culinate.com" target="_blank" >culinate.com</a><br/>Talk to soon & thanks for stopping by! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday October 14, 2010 </span><span class="bottomtime">11:00 </span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
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