Today is Tuesday April 20, 2010

Lima Bean Respect Day

Today is a day to have some respect for lima beans. After all, what have they ever done to you? Lima beans are extremely healthy vegetables. They are rich in fiber, potassium, iron, copper, and manganese. They are also low in fat and they contain protease inhibitors that stall the development of cancerous cells. Did you know that lima beans are named after Lima, Peru where they are grown? They have been cultivated there since 6000 B.C.

Large lima beans are flat and greenish-white in color. They also have have a buttery flavor and a creamy texture. Green baby lima beans are popularly used in Japan for making desserts from bean paste known as "an." Fresh lima beans are difficult to find in the United States; they are usually dried, canned, or frozen. They can however be occasionally found in farmers markets. To celebrate Lima Bean Respect Day, enjoy some tasty lima beans cooked your favorite way!

Today is also National Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Day

April is National Grilled Cheese Month

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On this day in History:

1912 - Fenway Park opened as the home of the Boston Red Sox.

1935 - "Your Hit Parade" was first broadcast on radio. It aired for 24 years.

1961 - In the U.S., FM stereo broadcasting was approved by the FCC.

1964 - The Elvis Presley movie "Viva Las Vegas" premiered.

1972 - The manned lunar module from Apollo 16 landed on the moon.

1985 - Wham's "Make It Big" LP was released in China. It was the first Western album to be released there.


Quote of the Day:
Everything you can imagine is real.
- Pablo Picasso

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