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.
White beans. Great Northern beans, a type of white bean. Beans and corn are considered complimentary sources of meatless protein. Cannellini beans. Assorted beans, including hyacinth or lablab beans on the top left and cannellini beans on the center right.