“Gifted from Far West Fungi; creator loves dried ingredients.”
“A lovely basic protein.”
“To bring out just a little bit more of their flavor.”
“I in particular like the purple carrot.”
“Help to subtly round out all of our flavors.”
“I've been making sure to throw a handful of these into the chaos garden.”
“It really is miraculous what fresh vegetables can do.”
Carrots are flavorful but not overly sweet; Roma beans are starting to mush; broth has lost some silkiness.
The creator cleaned the Crock-Pot and decided to stay in the current location to avoid moving the pot. He noted the black beans from the previous day didn't cause digestive issues.