history: Just finished eating dinner.  We had red beans and rice with sausage.  I'm as full as a tick! I just finished eating dinner.  We had red beans and rice and with sausage.  I'm as full as a tick!
current: That sounds amazing! How long does it take to make the beans? Do you have to soak them? 
next: I had to soak them for 3 hours.  I think that's what makes that meal so satisfying - the wait!