Back when I had to plan meals around bean soaking times

I used to soak beans overnight for chili to save money. Now I can use canned beans, but the flavor isn't the same, and I miss the routine. Do you think some budget cooking steps are worth the wait?

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william_morgan3h ago

oh man, planning your life around bean hydration is like some ancient ritual. it's the ultimate test of patience vs poverty, lmao. honestly though, the canned stuff tastes like a sad compromise, like you're cheating on your own dinner. there's a weird pride in that stupid overnight wait that instant stuff just can't match.

gracer282h ago

That weird pride in the overnight wait you mentioned, my friend Lisa totally lives for that. She once forgot her black beans soaking for two whole days and called it a happy accident. When she cooked them, she went on about how rich they tasted, like she unlocked some secret level. She said canned beans feel like giving up on a good meal. Now her calendar has bean soak days marked in pen, which is a lot, but hey, it works for her.