Beans, Tuscan Style Serves 6

Put beans, water, sage, bay leaf, and whole head of garlic in saucepan. Cover and slowly bring to simmer over low heat. This can take 1 hour. Simmer until tender and soft, but not mushy, about 35-40 min. Remove from heat and cool beans, covered, 15 min. Stir in sea salt. Drain almost all cooking liquid from beans and season w sea salt and pepper. Dress with oil at the table.

Beans, Great Northern 2.5 c dried white or navy (1 lb)
Water 10 C
Sage 2 fresh sprigs
Bay Leaves 1 not California
Garlic 1 head
Salt 1 T sea