SPICA (Alpha Virginis). Spica, the luminary of Virgo, becomes prominent in the southeast in northern spring evenings, and can easily be found by following the curve of the Big Dipper's handle through Arcturus and then on down.
great Northern bean. A large white bean that resembles the lima bean in shape but that has a delicate, distinctive flavor. Great Northern beans are grown in the Midwest and are generally available dried. As with other dried beans, they must be soaked before cooking. They're particularly popular in baked bean dishes and can be substituted for any white beans in most recipes. See also beans.
September 25, 2014 By Randall Beans. Sometimes when you read a recipe, it simply calls for âwhite beans.â But when you head to the grocery store, you probably wonât see jars, cans or bags labelled so simply.No, youâll find a bewildering world of things labeled great northern white beans, navy beans cannellini beans and more.annellini beans are the largest of the three, with thin skin and a smooth, silky interior. Theyâre often used when you want the bean to retain their shape, like in salads or other recipes where beans are kept whole.