Raw Peas

We got peas again this week, and I must admit, the peas have not been lasting very long. Brian grew up growing peas with his family (and by growing, I mean by the bushel). He used to spend hours upon hours shelling them. They'd even throw shelling parties, which really just sound like friends drafted into shelling peas.

While shelling peas, Brian would eat them raw, and developed quite a fondness for them. So now, when there are fresh peas in the house, they rarely survive long enough to get cooked. And now I understand why.

If you get the opportunity to eat fresh peas, peas that have never been cooked or processed (other than shelling) or frozen, DO IT. They are, frankly, exquisite.