Peas
What It Is
Section titled “What It Is”Cold Springs Organics grows both shelling peas and snap peas depending on the season — typically in spring and sometimes a fall planting. Fresh peas are sweet and fleeting; they’re sweetest the day they’re picked and become starchier quickly.
How to Store It
Section titled “How to Store It”- Refrigerate in a produce bag and use as soon as possible — ideally within 1–2 days.
- Peas in the shell last a day or two longer than shelled.
- For longer storage, blanch 1–2 minutes and freeze.
How to Prep It
Section titled “How to Prep It”For snap peas — pull off the stem end and string if needed; eat whole. For shelling peas — pop open the pod along the seam and push out the peas with your thumb. The pods are not typically eaten.
How to Cook It
Section titled “How to Cook It”- Blanched — boil snap peas or shelled peas 1–2 minutes until bright green and just tender; toss with butter and mint.
- Stir-fried — toss snap peas into a hot wok with garlic for 2–3 minutes.
- Soup — simmer shelled peas with onion and broth; blend until smooth for a quick spring soup.
Quick Meal Idea
Section titled “Quick Meal Idea”Peas and pasta — toss cooked pasta with blanched peas, ricotta, lemon zest, olive oil, and fresh mint for a fast spring dish.