Comments on: baked beans, on the couch

By: inge

inge — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:48:39 +0000

My family is baked beans mania but we prefer the English version rather than the American, however I will try this recipe. TFS.

By: Polly Rice

Polly Rice — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 16:59:29 +0000

I had to write again since I have now made these…wow! everyone was so impressed with them. And, I didn’t even put the bacon in (vegetarian guests)! So I imagine they will only be even better when I get the chance to do the proper recipe.

By: Kevin

Kevin — Sat, 30 May 2009 17:03:34 +0000

Making your own baked beans sounds like fun! I like the maple syrup in them.

By: Meggie

Meggie — Mon, 18 May 2009 00:27:04 +0000

Saucy! Love the pictures of the sauces, btw.

By: Anna

Anna — Fri, 15 May 2009 11:32:43 +0000

Thought I would pause and explain about the UK/US bean issues…

English baked beans are completely different to American baked beans… they are just baked in a gently sweet tomato sauce, no bacon, no smokiness, no syrup or spices. I can see why you might not want the richly-flavoured beans for breakfast, but over here they’re mild. I love English baked beans AND American baked beans! But they are totally different things. Tuscan baked beans, or bean soup – with sage and tomato – are good, too!!

Canned beans are an important part of the British cooked breakfast – eggs, bacon, toast, sausages, hash browns and baked beans! (I don’t think anyone has tried to replicate our canned type at home though. we are hooked on Heinz!)

By: Tracey

Tracey — Fri, 15 May 2009 03:33:51 +0000

Confession: I love baked beans from a can but I’ve never made them myself. Your recipe has changed all that. I picked up navy beans today at the store and I’ll be making these this weekend! Great photos – they look so delicious!

By: Jen

Jen — Tue, 05 May 2009 21:04:31 +0000

Your recipe and photos are scrumptious. Welcome to the Other Side!

By: codfish

codfish — Mon, 04 May 2009 19:05:24 +0000

Ahh, I love baked beans. Yours look lovely and I’m now making plans to make them this week.

And I’ve got to admit, while I love baked beans at a barbecue, I think they are even lovelier when the weather is cold and rainy and they are eating inside with a blanket on your lap.

By: Jeanne

Jeanne — Fri, 01 May 2009 07:16:34 +0000

OMG, that looks just incredibly good!! I have heard that once you’ve made your own (as opposed to the watery, sugary canned version), you will understand what baked beans are all about – and I think this post shows why! Lovely pics.

By: Kristin at The Kitchen Sink

Kristin at The Kitchen Sink — Fri, 01 May 2009 02:08:45 +0000

Kristin: Thanks!

Megan: Oooh, I hope you try them! Let us know how it goes.

Whitney: Awww, thank you!

Half Assed Kitchen: Ha! That’s a horrifying thought, actually. : )

Kara: Why wait to be the hero? : )

GS: That’s a fantastic idea, because the only downside to this recipe is that your bound to the house for the lengthy baking time.

Phoo-D: You had me at BBQ. I am so ready.

KT: Thank you! I hope you give them a try.

kenya: Thanks!

maris: Agree. Never again.

Laura: Another convert!

Tabitha: Thanks! The only thing I didn’t like about the original was ketchup, so I swapped in tomato sauce.

Melissa: That’s a good word for them — especially on this chilly “spring” day.

Chocolate and Toast: Well, it’s my pleasure. : )

Polly Rice: Yes, I think that’s kind of scary too. I’m pretty flexible when it comes to breakfast, but …

Jodye: It was!

anne: Thanks for sharing your recipe.

Julia: Thanks!

Jennifer: Ooooh, that sounds great!