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?
>
> nb

To answer your original post, haricot verts are simply very thin snap beans,
not a different variety. No idea why they cost more than regular snap beans
when you get less bang for your buck.

Jill