Nexis wrote:

> "Dave Smith" > wrote in message
> ...
> > notbob wrote:
> >
> >> I recall reading someone reminiscing their near monastic life in Paris
> >> and how they always looked forward to a simple meal of haricot verts
> >> sauted in butter. So, the other day when I ran across some in our
> >> high-end supermarket, I bought them and gave it a try. Fabulous. Now,
> >> I know h/v are just green beans, but I've never seen any like these.
> >> They were only 4-5" long and about a 1/4" in diameter. So, are these
> >> just baby green beans or a different species?
> >
> > haricots ..... beans
> > vert....... green
> >
> > haricot verts ...... green beans
> >
>
> Very helpful. Really.
> He didn't ask what haricot verts translates to.
> If you don't know the answer, maybe it's best to find out from someone who
> does?

I thought it was helpful. Haricots verts is French for green beans. They may
be a different species of the more popularly commercial varieties of beans
here, but they are still green beans.