Palate-Pleasing Peas

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From left: Today, we can enjoy the edible-podded snow and snap peas and even purple-podded varieties used to make pea soup, in addition to the English shell peas that became famous in the 17th century.
From left: Today, we can enjoy the edible-podded snow and snap peas and even purple-podded varieties used to make pea soup, in addition to the English shell peas that became famous in the 17th century.
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Most pea varieties grow best on a trellis such as the one shown here.
Most pea varieties grow best on a trellis such as the one shown here.
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Fresh peas are flavorful enough to make a dish with a dollop of butter alone. They also are tasty in Asian stir-fried dishes, and their vibrant green adds color to pasta dishes.
Fresh peas are flavorful enough to make a dish with a dollop of butter alone. They also are tasty in Asian stir-fried dishes, and their vibrant green adds color to pasta dishes.
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It's cheap and easy to inoculate pea seed with N- fixing bacteria.
It's cheap and easy to inoculate pea seed with N- fixing bacteria.
Fresh or frozen, peas are among the most versatile of all
vegetables. They are naturals for Asian stir-fried dishes
laced with ginger, garlic and sesame oil, and their vibrant
green adds color to pasta dishes. Peas also can be used to
make a delicious puréed soup, or you can enjoy them
  • Published on Feb 1, 2005
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