Types of Peas

Types of Peas

There are three different types of peas: English or Shell Peas:  These peas are shelled which means that you don’t eat the shells or pods when mature. Snap or Sugar Snap Peas:   Snap peas are smaller than English Peas.  Also, the peas and the pods are edible.  The pods are rounded and thicker than snow […]

Foodie Ideas From Pittsburgh Restaurants

Wood-Fired Cauliflower

While I lack in cooking skills, I am great at eating! Check out this wonderful wood-fired cauliflower with snap peas from Fig & Ash in Pittsburgh, PA. Ingredients: Cauliflower – roasting and grilling softens the flavor of cauliflower. Snap Peas Miso Garlic Cauliflower Tofu Puree Pickled Raisin Pepita – this is pumpkin seed in case […]

Pea Varieties

Sugar Snap

This variety of snap pea is called Sugar Snap.   I learned something new today – this variety was the first edible podded pea and was bred by Dr. Calvin Lamborn. Best Features: 1) Sugar Snap is very tasty whether it is eaten fresh or cooked. 2)  The blooms are white. 3)  You can space the […]