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.
Great Northern and black beans are usually on the other end of the spectrum, with chefs choosing to drain and rinse the majority of the times they cook with them. If the reason youâre rinsing and draining is due to health concerns, the type of bean you use will also be a factor. For example, Randall Navy Beans contain more sodium than our kidney beans, so sodium-conscious cooks will almost always choose to rinse and drain those.