Comments on: Worknight Dinners: Black & White Bean Soup

By: Lorraine @NotQuiteNigella

Lorraine @NotQuiteNigella — Wed, 20 May 2009 03:00:00 +0000

The weather here is perfect for a soup like this! And I love your story about the dark days without cheese and dairy lol 🙂

By: Monica Shaw

Monica Shaw — Tue, 19 May 2009 08:00:00 +0000

Interesting story. I have a very similar relationship with the cheesy stuff – I used to be a FIEND. I put cheese on everything. On omelets for breakfast. In quesadillas for lunch. On pasta for dinner. Loads and loads of cheese. My staple cheeses were shredded monterey jack and parmesan. But one day my bf challenged me to give up cheese for 3 months. It was tough, but I did it, and by the end I lost my appetite for such a cheesy diet. Then when I started “dieting”, I cut cheese out almost completely.
Like you, I’m not reintroducing a little cheese here and there into my diet. I’ve put the bag cheese behind me and now try to go for the good stuff…. and this is one of the things I like about England – (the Brits have amazing cheese, and most farmers treat their cows with respect). I enjoy cheese more now, strangely. And in moderation, there’s nothing wrong with a little cheese. (I say this now… though every so often I kick in to vegan mode and I start to wonder… but let’s not go there… i’m REALLY enjoying cheese at the moment, especially ricotta and cottage cheese!)
The recipe looks great, btw. I love beans. I love mexican food. I love spice. I’m bookingmarking this and will try a veggie version with veggie stock. Thanks!

By: Melissa

Melissa — Tue, 19 May 2009 03:00:00 +0000

I could never give up real cheese, but some of that other junk? Bleah. I know what you mean about Mexican though…
This recipe makes me think “work lunches.” Add some habanero flakes and I’m sold.

By: Catherine

Catherine — Tue, 19 May 2009 03:00:00 +0000

Spicy…yum! I have to say that I would have to add some cheese and let it get all melty and gooey.

By: Emily

Emily — Tue, 19 May 2009 03:00:00 +0000

Thanks so much for your comment! The soup looks absolutely delish!
Love your blog as well, especially because as a single myself, I’m always looking for creative ways to cook for one! 🙂