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MommaJen - That depends on your slow cooker!

Eclogite - The black beans don't need to be diluted, the cilantro helps hold them together where breadcrumbs and flour would normally (although there is flour and egg both in the recipe).

Veggiegirl2- I use raw nuts, but you're welcome to toast or salt as needed.

Tamaracakes - If you omit the cilantro, sub in something like parsley instead (even though it will change the flavor profile of the patty). The cilantro isn't just for flavor like it is in many recipes, it provides substance for your "bean goo" to stick to and gives them shape. It's a greatly needed part of the recipe!

anb - You could absolutely make them as meat-free meatballs for a party. You could make them Alton Brown style in individual muffin cups (you'd have to google for his method), or make them in small discs that could easily be picked up and dipped!

Rebeca S - I'd try ordering the curry paste online (I'm a fan of the Mae Ploy variety). It is a large part of the flavor of the patty. You might try somewhere like World Market if there isn't a specialty grocer in your area.

I wish that was the case, but just to make sure I did boil a few eggs that were unshaken and they came out perfect as usual!

Erinpj - If you tell me how they broke your soul I might be able to help unbreak it?

One of the easiest ways to get inexpensive priced at Farmer's Markets is to go within the last hour before they close. They'll be looking to make deals or bargain, you just have to ask instead of assuming the signed or marked price is law!

Minneapolis can be reached in 6.5 hours (technically) though once you cross the state line into Minnesota you can make up a little time usually :)

For those not so into Instagram, you're welcome to head over to the Pacing The Panic Room blog and take a look at a few non-Instagram photos. Ryan is a well established photographer and uses all sorts of camera and film styles.

Plus... you don't always want your expensive camera gear around dirt, dust and construction projects. You might consider giving the man a break!

Here's a new roundup of things that AREN'T on clearance that are all under $20! Check out our shopping channel for more inexpensive finds:

http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/10-finds-for-less-than-20-that-arent-on-clearance-168260

We rotate around the country all week... yesterday's scavenger was almost all Chicago!

Heathrleah - If you make this recipe and toss in a few chunked up bars of chocolate, you'll be all set: http://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-brownie-bites-to-go-93915