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Clearing out the pantry made me think about my old bean jar system
I was digging through my kitchen cabinet yesterday and found my old mason jar filled with dried beans. It reminded me of when I first started cooking for myself and money was really tight. I used to buy beans in bulk because they were cheap and would last forever. Every week, I'd soak a cup overnight and turn them into different things, like chili or salads. Over time, I got creative, adding whatever veggies were on sale or leftover from other meals. It became a kind of game to see how many dishes I could make from that one jar. Now, even though I have a bit more cash, I still keep that jar around. It's a simple reminder that good food doesn't have to cost a lot.
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taylor1747mo ago
Yeah I read something similar about using beans as a pantry staple. Makes sense like @brookefox said about sorting them, keeps things simple. That jar system is a solid idea for sure.
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