First Purple Hull Peas
It’s another busy day in the ShirlSu household, begun with picking peas before the day’s heat became too intense. Yes, it’s a hot one today, predicted to be above 100°F!
I was only able to pick about 3′ of the 52′ row before my bucket was full. By the time I came inside for a bigger bucket and a cup of coffee, it was too hot to return to the garden. Bob and I will be back out this evening with BIG buckets for lots more peas.
I immediately came inside and as I watched a little Anthony trial coverage on my computer, I shelled the peas. I think they’re beautiful, even in my old chipped homemade pottery colander (it’s my very favorite kitchen item). The peas are now blanched and in the freezer. Ya’ can’t get much fresher than that!
After putting up some bread-n-butter pickle slices later today and picking peas this evening, I plan to settle with a movie tonight and shell more peas. It’s a chore I don’t mind doing, though it’s not near as fun as eating them.
Shirl