Today is Tuesday April 20, 2011
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 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.
There are many varieties of lima beans. Large lima beans are flat and pale green in color. They also have a buttery taste and a creamy texture. Green baby lima beans are popular in Japanese desserts like bean paste. Other types of lima beans also make great additions to recipes such as soup, spreads, and casseroles. A popular recipe in the southern region of the United States is succotash, which contains lima beans, corn, and chili peppers.
To celebrate Lima Bean Respect Day, enjoy some tasty lima beans cooked your favorite way!
Today is also National Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Day
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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:
"Aim at heaven and you will get earth thrown in. Aim at earth and you will get neither."
--C.S. Lewis"Don’t be afraid to take a big step if one is indicated. You can’t cross a chasm in two small jumps."
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