I love to shell peas. It’s very relaxing and meditative. Repetitive chores can be like that. I used to shell peas with my Grandmother sitting on the back porch on scorching summer days. It’s so easy to forget the small things we love to do isn’t it? Every summer I purchase some fresh peas to shell. It’s not something I share with anyone else as it is my time alone to think about things while gently sliding my fingernail down the length of each shell to open it up to reveal the soft, light green pea nestled inside.
Beautiful shells with all their shades of purple and brown. The peas are ready to be simmered in a bit of water with some salt & pepper and a generous pat of butter. I always freeze some for winter soups.
Here’s a link to a pretty delicious salad I made last summer using Crowder peas. (Almost No Cooking) E.A.T. Late Summer Salad with Crowder Peas, Homegrown Tomatoes & Cucumbers
Stay Cool. Shell some peas. Peace.
Beautiful, Teresa. We always shelled peas on the front porch, I guess so we could see the world go by on old Highway 25–probably about 1 car an hour.
Well, we did spend our fair amount of time on the front porch watching the cars go down Highway 70 as well! That’s where the best stories got told! Thanks for stopping by dear friend.
Beautiful story. Perfect for today. I know exactly what you are talking about. I miss you.
Thanks much and miss you as well….T
Stunning photography Teresa.
Johanne Lamarche
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Many thanks Johanne…my bee balm is surviving and seems to be thriving in this Nashville heat! Thanks again. T
Easy peasy: yum.
Very easy and I did get you the last bag of lima beans at the market today! Next week.
Wishing you Whirled Peas! (sorry just had to say that, lol)
Yes we all need “whirled peas” don’t we? Made me chuckle. Big thanks for stopping by. T
Yum Teresa! We had some tonight for supper with fried pork chops! I tell you… I saw my share of these when I was growing up. My daddy had a pea sheller we put up some many. Even got my finger squished by the daggum thing…lol! Great post!
Oh what a great story Debbie…just love it. Your dinner with pork chops sounds so delicious as well. Thanks for stopping by. Stay cool.
looks delicious. Are these manually pulled out from the shell?
Love peas!
Me too and thank you very much for taking the time to stop by. Stay cool and keep painting.
You are welcome and I will! Thanks!
I’ve only ever heard of crowder peas but you make even the humblest of ingredients look so mouthwatering!
Crowder peas are like “mother’s milk” to a Southerner. A summer cannot go by without these peas along with Lady Peas and Lima Beans…Thank you so much for stopping by and stay cool.
🙂 You, too!
Shelling beans or peas, cleaning corn… I’m sure there are more. On the front or back porch. So many happy memories that brings up. I think you can tell we’re Southern girls, can’t you?
So true..it seems to be a thing in the South to keep those hands busy while mulling over life and having talks. Shelling peas is like having worry beads! Thanks Michelle.