May 16, 2024

Get them while they are still here, English Peas (21919- 25lb) before they are gone. Peas date back to ancient times and are believed to be native to Europe and parts of Asia. Cultivation of peas however is thought to have begun in the seventeenth century when plant breeders in England began developing new and improved varieties of garden peas. The modern english pea was named as such due to the plethora of new varieties that were breed there. Because of their long shelf life dried peas traveled to the new world with explorers and became one of the first crops grown by early colonists. Years ago, while a sous chef in the Big Pink, we hosted two Michelin starred Belgian Chefs. They were personal friends of the Vice President of the company. They were very good-natured easy-going chefs who spoke very little English. The food was outstanding: classic French influenced, multi-coursed novelle cuisine. There was one item that caught my eye. While they were plating the entrée to show us how it should look. One of the chefs took a sauté pan and put a little bit of water and salt in it. Got it hot and added a pat of butter, then proceeded to butter poach some spring vegetables. That is what these gems are needing: a little butter poaching!