Christine Dabney wrote:
> On Wed, 2 May 2007 23:57:50 -0400, "cybercat" >
> wrote:
>
>
>> No. That is crazy. Cooking dried beans simply takes patience
>> And NEVER add salt.
>
> No, it is not crazy. Old, very dried beans will never get soft. I
> suggest you read up on this... This does happen.
>
> Christine

My mom always told me that, too, Christine - you can't use old beans. I've
never been much of a bean fan, so I wouldn't really know. I have made lima
bean and ham hock soup before, and it came out fine, but that's the extent
of my experience.

kili