On Thu, 03 Sep 2015 09:49:51 -0700, gtr > wrote:

>In article >, Janet B
> wrote:
>
>> On Thu, 3 Sep 2015 09:50:18 -0500, Melba's Jammin'
>> > wrote:
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>>
>> I soak the beans in cold water overnight. Drain next day,
>> >start with fresh water and commence to making soup.
>> >--
>> that's the way that I have always done it.
>
>Old school. I may have to try that approach. The wife claims it's
>unnecessary. But my own personal reality seems to contradict.

to me it's less fuss to soak overnight than the boil and sit method.
Janet US