How did you have the time to make this list?

I was going to try keeping a journal similiar but found it to time consuming although I'm sure it would be helpful for further refernce. Is it working for you? G_M

And it is STILL raining...feel like I am in the PNW !! So the bean saga continues. I froze the leftovers of the last 2 dishes...each container has 3 c in it so that is a nice lunch for us. Now we move on to the pinto beans. Tonight was farro soup from Garfagnana Italy. We love farro. It is an ancient grain similar to barley. This soup usually has cannellini beans in it. I used the pintos and it tastes wonderful. You start with a soffrito...that is garlic/carrots/celery/onion sauteed in EVOO. You then add the farro and toast it. Herbs added next. Since I had cooked the beans before hand I added the tomatoes and water and simmered the farro till tender then added in the beans , It is served with grated parmesan. On the side we had grilled home made sourdough from an Italian formula I tried out the other day. It has a lower salt content as many Italian breads do so it doesn't conflict or detract from the sauce you are serving. Hope you are enjoying this as much as I am. oldhouse...yep it is a LONG trip !! c

Nice. Thanks for sharing.