I just had one of the loveliest dates! A fellow JDater invited me over to his home for a cup of coffee and some conversation. When I arrived, your recipe was on the counter, beans were simmering on the stove, and there were about 20 ingredients in various stages of preparation in bowls on the counter. I was invited to chop cabbage, toast day old baguettes(that he had made for Shabbos!!), and wash greens. We proceeded to finish making your Ribollita together in a fabulous collaborative effort. Neither one of us had eaten since early morning, and your ’stewp’( soup/stew as Rachel Ray would say)was unbelievable! Peppered with a good dash of attraction, your recipe was a perfect ice breaker. And what girl can resist a handsome guy who knows his way around the kitchen!!?! Thanks for inspiring him. I’ll let you know what happens. Hurry up and post another good recipe! Pam