WorldsWorst wrote:

> Never had any problems so far, Usual Suspect but I appreciate your views!

Yes, you have -- you have to keep adding water to your beans.


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>>>Add tomato - also a little water and cook covered on a lowish heat for a
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>>>Add the beans and cover with water to about an inch or two above.
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>>I would add the tomatoes AFTER the beans are tender. Any acid (including
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>>http://www.globalgourmet.com/food/eg.../saltacid.html
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