Story by Jenny Underwood, read by Jessica Mitchell. Forgot to soak your beans overnight? Try this technique for cooking beans without soaking, and learn a few other methods for how to prepare beans. For more great articles on livestock and land management, large and small farming, and even bees, go to the Grit website. If you’re interested in workshops about everything from cheesemaking to soil health to building around your property, you can take our online classes and attend the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Fairs. Grit’s sister publications are MOTHER EARTH NEWS, Backyard Poultry, and Backyard Beekeeping.