On 2014-10-19, Travis McGee > wrote:
>
> Rich, earthy, hearty ? there's nothing quite so reassuring as having a
> pot of beans simmering........

Can't argue that. But, I'll add my usual 2 cents worth, jes the same.
To summarize ...not the article, my POV.... If you like chewy skins,
soak dry beans. If you prefer soft diaphanous skins, never soak. Not
for a single minute ('cept'n ta' wash).

nb