[cowhead]

good stuff! used sparingly at best, they're really good with sundried tomatoes, garlic, white wine, fresh basil and a splash of lemon.. or in a piccata. personally I wouldn't rinse them, but I like the extra salty tang that they provide (then again I don't like dumping salt on my food after it's off the burner). the 'juice' is also good for making salad dressings, in lieu of vinegar anyway.