Stargazer, first time I used too much water and it turned out not so good. Second time was much better, maybe cause I used more bacon and less water. Anyway, I'm still on a bean kick. Been experimenting with black, kidney, pinto, and next I'm on to limas. Friend of mine made an amazing lima bean and black eyed pea dish with some red pepper and I forgot what else. Gonna look for recipies and try that next. I'm just trying not to use too much water or overcook 'em.