Honestly I got these because people raved about the taste and tenderness of them. Gosh, I hate them! Tired them twice, so tough I thought I must have waited too long. Tried again with very small beans but not tender even at that stage. I am very disapointed and will never be planting these again. In fact if it wasn't raining out right now, I would be out there tearing them out and planting peas in ther spot instead. And that is exactly what I am going to do probably tomorrow. I grow Blue Lake Pole Beans so that is my standard that I am compairing to.

This is not a "plain" side-dish style Spanish Rice recipe, it's more of a main dish casserole, but it is an excellent recipe and I thought I'd share it. I originally found this on Tobasco's web site and modified it slightly. * Exported from MasterCook * Spanish Rice Casserole Recipe By :Tobasco Web Site Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Casseroles Favorites Mexican Rice Tex Mex Tomato Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1/2 Pound Bacon -- Diced 1 Large Green Bell Pepper -- Diced 1 Medium Onion -- Chopped 2 Cloves Garlic -- Crushed 1 Lb Ground Beef 1 Can Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies 6 ounces Tomato Paste -- 1 can 2 Cups Long-Grain Rice 4 Cups Water 1 Tbsp TABASCO Sauce 2 tsp Salt 1 Tbsp Cumin 2 tsp Chili Powder 1. In 12-inch skillet, over medium-high heat, cook bacon until crisp, stirring occasionally. With slotted spoon, remove to paper towels; set aside. 2. In drippings remaining in skillet, over medium heat, cook green pepper, onion and garlic until tender-crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove to bowl. 3. In same skillet, over medium-high heat, cook ground beef until well browned on all sides, stirring frequently. 4. Add tomatoes with their liquid, rice, water, TABASCO brand Pepper Sauce, salt and green pepper mixture. Over high heat, heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 25 minutes or until rice is tender, stirring occasionally. 5. To serve, sprinkle mixture with cooked bacon.

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I do not mind normal noise from 7am to 11pm, after that I do not think it is too much too ask for people to be a bit quiet, taking loud phone calls any time of day in the hall is really a nono to me. If we are staying somewhere several days, I pick a nicer hotel. If it is just for a night, I am not as picky. Really it does not matter much if it is a pricey place or not, people are rude everywhere. Pudgeder, in Tahoe we had a room next to the laudry room and we were like 'oh no'. It was one of the quietest rooms we had ever been in. I think they must have insulated it more. I made note of the room # for future stays. I used to worry about being in a room next to dogs. Now I prefer it, esp if the dog owners are older, they are the most polite and quiet people and the dogs are so sweet.