On 5/9/2013 10:18 AM, ImStillMags wrote:
> On May 8, 9:54 pm, Marcella Peek > wrote:
>
>>
>> Fiddleheads were $12.99 at the produce market near me. Can't imagine
>> they'd be so delicious as to be worth that price. I didn't pay any
>> attention to the price of fava beans - they are a lot of work to shell
>> and shell again.
>>
>> marcella
>
> Favas are nice. But like you, I don't think they are worth the
> trouble. I have found that I like the big fat frozen Fordhook lima
> beans best of all.

I *love* those frozen Fordhook limas!

> The only place I can find them is at Safeway. They are labeled
> Fordhook Lima Beans. They are tender and juicy and not dry or mealy
> at all if you don't overcook them. I just lightly cook them in a
> little water and then add butter and some seasoning to have them alone
> as a side dish and I love them in soups and other dishes.
>
I buy the Publix brand Fordhook lima beans. I buy a couple of bags at a
time so I'll always have some on hand.

Jill