true_edges ([info]true_edges) wrote,
@ 2009-03-25 10:14:00
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Adventures in Cooking
I've attempted to make a recipe that I've mostly deemed one of those that only mother can make, Navy Beans and Ham.  It's important that I try new things so here goes.  Lunch will be my taste test.

Edit:  Tried it.  Not quite what momma used to make.  Maybe less onions, maybe soak the beans over night.  I dunno but this will require more practice.


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[info]thedukeatreides
2009-03-25 05:53 pm UTC (link)
Navy Beans and Ham ??

Sometimes you worry me.

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[info]true_edges
2009-03-25 10:23 pm UTC (link)
Why in the world would that worry you?

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[info]thedukeatreides
2009-03-25 11:51 pm UTC (link)
Teehee! I think it was mostly the "Navy Beans." What's a Navy Bean?

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[info]true_edges
2009-03-26 12:31 am UTC (link)
White Beans

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[info]galaxylei
2009-03-26 01:32 am UTC (link)
See, I like those, but ham? Surely not, sir!

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[info]zhiversten
2009-03-26 03:28 am UTC (link)
Girl, you gotta get out more.

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[info]amy_leone
2009-03-25 11:12 pm UTC (link)
My Mama makes several dishes like that, and my attempts never turned out the same until- and here is The Big Tip- I used Mama's recipes! Maybe your mom has a recipe for that soup you could try, and it would turn out more like what you had in mind. But kudos to you for experimenting!

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(Anonymous)
2009-03-26 12:30 am UTC (link)
I was using the recipe. It just has no exact measurements. I'll either need to be there when she cooks it or figure it out.

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[info]zhiversten
2009-03-26 03:28 am UTC (link)
Ooh, I wanna help you experiment!

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[info]cayswann
2009-03-26 05:51 pm UTC (link)
I *always* enjoy the onions better if tossed around in a skillet first. Every good recipe seems to start with "Skillet, onions, garlic."

Beans *always* should soak overnight, if you're starting from dried beans.

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[info]4sprinkles
2009-03-27 06:28 am UTC (link)
My Mom used to make Navy Beans & ham too, (a loooong time ago...) Wow, I hadn't thought of that recipe in forever!
You know, I've heard of moms who purposefully *don't* pass along the entire recipe in order to ensure that theirs is the best, or to give the kids a reason to visit, or somesuch. Hmmmmm... ;)

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