Peas

Question: PEAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!? how do you deal with crazy russians?

Answer: Eat Asparagus and then pee on them!! It works every time!!

Question: How do you make mushy peas at home? I like the texture of mushy peas but I hate the taste of the peas that are used to make it.Does anyone know if you can make mushy peas with tinned garden peas and if so,what else do you add? I don't like marrowfat peas so it's would be pointless to buy a tin of mushy peas as this is the type of peas used.

Answer: Like it or lump it, but mushy peas are made with dried marrofat (field) peas, not fresh green (garden) peas. They're nice with a touch of mint sauce stirred in... Mashing cooked garden peas will give you mashed garden peas, not mushy peas. Still nice, but not mushy peas. I sometimes make a pea puree using cooked frozen garden peas - pop them in a blender with a touch of the cooking water, sea salt and a glug of good quality olive oil. Add more cooking water if you want a looser texture.

Question: How many peas do I feed to my 3 goldfish? I have 3 goldfish(fantails) in my tank. I have been feeding them fish flaked but I personally believe that live foods are better for them as it is much more 'natural' and will stop their constipation. I have been doing a bit of research and I believe that feeding them pea's is the easiest and most convenient for me. What is the best way to go about this? How many peas do I put in per fish and should I thaw them before I put them in the tank? Thanks

Answer: I would not recommend feeding them peas. Feed them fish food. That is what it is made for. Where did you get the pea-brained idea to feed fish peas?

Question: What do you think of cooking peas or beans and having them for some meals? I find all kinds of peas and beans such as chick peas, blackeye peas, broad beans etc very nutrious and tasty. I want to know what other people think and how you make them . Thank you! To Alaska: well actually alaska I was wondering why more people don't eat them- besides these products are very important at times of crises as they can store without spoiling and you can keep them for ever you require them.

Answer: I like both and I know they are nutritious, even recommended in some illnesses. As a child I loved peas because of their round shape. Dry beans must be kept in water overnight (or about 10hrs) to swell up. Then you wash them put them to boil for about 15 minutes, discard the water, put them in fresh lukewarm (heated) water and let them boil for 2 hrs. When they are almost ready add salt, a bit of oil, tomato paste and spices to taste.

Question: How do you eat peas with a knife? I've heard that it's etically wrong to eat peas with a knife but I've tried and the peas simply fall offf of the knife. Any suggestions?

Answer: I eat my peas with honey I've done it all my life It makes the peas taste funny But it keeps them on my knife

Question: How do they process peas so that they taste very different to garden peas ? Also dried peas when soaked and cooked taste different again. 'Harumbah,' dried peas, soaked (mushy peas ) do not have the same taste as processed peas from a can.

Answer: Processed peas are dried peas reconstituted with water and bicarbonate of soda to make them soft. Maybe it's me, but mushy peas (as you get from the chip shop) and processed peas (from a can) seem to taste the same, and I think are one and the same. Lockwoods and Batchelors are two brands. Maybe the taste difference between processed/mushy peas and garden peas is because they are different types of pea. The processed/mushy is a "marrowfat" pea.

Question: How many quarts of shelled peas in a bushel? If you buy a bushel of purple-hull peas (unshelled), how many quarts should it yield after the peas are shelled? Thanks!

Answer: 24 to 30

Question: How many ounces of peas are in a can of peas minus the water and the can? I know it says 14.5 ounces on the can, but I'm wondering how many ounces of actual peas are in the can. My husband says it's cheaper to buy canned peas and I say it's cheaper to buy frozen peas. Who's right?

Answer: I know that the weight of the can is NOT included in the 14.5 oz, but I'm unsure about the water in the can. If you have a food scale, that would be one way to find out. P.S. Frozen vegetables are more nutritious than canned ones. They lose a lot of nutrients sitting in the can.

Question: What are the health benefits of chick peas? What are the health benefits of chick peas? I know a very healthy person who is always eating chick peas. What is so good about them?

Answer: Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, canned), 1 cup (240g) Calories: 286 Protein: 11.8g Carbohydrate: 54.3g Total Fat: 2.7g Fiber: 10.5g *Excellent source of: Folate (160mcg), Vitamin B6 (1.13mg), Vitamin C (9mg), and Zinc (2.54mg) *Foods that are an “excellent source” of a particular nutrient provide 20% or more of the Recommended Daily Value, based upon United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) guidelines. Foods that are a “good source” of a particular nutrient provide between 10 and 20% of the USDA Recommended Daily Value. Nutritional information and daily nutritional guidelines may vary in different countries. Please consult the appropriate organization in your country for specific nutritional values and the recommended daily guidelines.

Question: Do We allow peas to completely dry out on the plant before harvesting? We have southern peas growing in the garden, I think some call them cowpeas. They look like blackeye peas. We want to can them. How do we know when to hearvest them? They have an 'eye' now but the pea is green and the pod is dark purple.

Answer: Blackeye peas/beans are one of many of the different cowpeas/southern peas. If you want to can or freeze your cowpeas you need to pick them before the pod dries and while the pea/bean is still tender. You may can them when they are green but they are better flavored if you let them turn a creamy white color before picking. The only time you let them dry completely on the vine is for dried beans which are very good as well.

Question: How can I get peas to sink (for my fish with swim bladder disorder?)? I've got a guppy who's got swim bladder disorder, and I've been trying to feed him bits of shelled, steamed peas. The problem is, the peas keep sinking, and the poor fish can't swim down. He struggles to follow it down, but he keeps buoying back to the top. Is there a way to get the peas to float? Or is there something else I can do to help my guppy?

Answer: You can go to your local pet shop and purchase a pair of feeding tongs. These are usually found in the reptile department as they are frequently used for feeding aggressive reptiles, snakes and snapping turtles. They are also useful for feeding "aggressive" fish such as arowana, oscars, gars and piranha. This tool is also useful in holding medicated food or peas to fish that cant bottom feed. PETCO, PetsMart and Petland sell feeding tongs for about $6.00 a pair.

Question: How do you prepare blackeyed peas fresh out the bag? Is it true you're supposed to soak it 1st? How long? & then when I cook it, how long should it cook & when do I start putting the meat in? This is my 1st time preparing this myself. I want fresh blackeyed peas, instead of canned. I've made fresh beans before-like white beans, black beans, & red beans, but they never turn out right, & no matter how long I cook them, even if it's 3 hrs., they're still hard. What am I doing wrong? Is there any other advice you'd like to add?

Answer: Soaking them is best. 1# beans 1 medium yellow onion chopped 1 medium bell pepper chopped 3 cloves garlic chopped 1 smoked ham hock 8-10 oz. cubed smoked ham or Tasso 2-bayleafs pinch of Thyme pinch of Garlic powder Combine all ingredients except cubed ham in 3 quart non-reactive pot, add enough water to have beans covered about 1 inch, bring to a rolling boil, then lower temp. to a slow simmer, add cubed ham and cover, do not remover cover for 2 hours.After 2 hours remove lid, stir, and check beans for doneness, I usually smash some of the beans against the inside of the pot with a spoon to make them kind of creamy.If beans are not done make sure liquid is o.k., re-cover and simmer til done. Note: If you're at high altitude, the beans are going to take longer to cook.

Question: Can I start growing my peas indoors? Can I start growing my peas for this spring indoors using a greenhouse kit with peat pellets, then transplant them in April?

Answer: Peas won't transplant well. It's best to plant them directly in the garden. They grow very quickly and can be planted outside when the soil is still fairly cool, so it's a wasted effort to try to start them indoors. Save your greenhouse kit for something that really needs to be started early indoors, like tomatoes or peppers.

Question: How do you cook Jamaican rice and peas? I love Jamaican food, but i don't know how to make red peas and rice. I think you soak the peas, but what is the coconut butter in the can for. Do i cook the peas separate, anyone know? also if you know how to make goon go peas and rice let me know also.

Answer: JAMAICAN RICE AND PEAS 1 1/2 c. cooked red kidney beans, liquid reserved 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 1/4 c. unsweetened coconut milk Water (enough to make 2 1/4 c. combined liquid) 1 c. rice 2 green onions, crushed 1 or 2 sprigs fresh thyme Salt to taste Coarse black pepper to taste Cook red kidney beans to package directions. Put cooked beans into a large saucepan or pot. Add chopped garlic. Measure all liquids, including reserved bean liquid, coconut milk and water enough to make 2 1/4 cups. Add the 2 1/4 cups of liquid to the beans and garlic in the pot. Add rice, crushed green onion, thyme, salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Cover and cook for about 20 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed. OR JAMAICAN RICE AND PEAS 1/2 (4 oz.) pkg. creamed coconut 2 c. water 2 sprigs thyme 2 c. rice 1 can red kidney beans 1 stalk spring onion, chopped 2 slices bacon Salt & pepper to taste Pour beans in pot. Add coconut cream, simmer until cream melts. Add the remaining ingredients except rice and cook, covered for about 10 minutes. Add rice and stir. Cover and cook over low heat until grains are soft and all the liquids are absorbed. OR JAMAICAN RICE AND PEAS 3 c. rice (uncooked) 1 c. dried red kidney beans 1 tbsp. thyme 1 med. size coconut Salt as per taste 1 clove garlic 2 stalks escallion or leeks 1/4 tsp. black pepper 1 qt. hot water Grate coconut and using the quart of hot water, express the milk by adding 2 cups of water at a time and squeezing the milk through a strainer or cheesecloth after each addition until the water is finished. Wash peas and place the dried peas in a saucepan with the coconut milk and add the clove of garlic slightly bruised. Cook until peas are tender but not over cooked. Add escallion or leeks, thyme, salt, black pepper and rice. Add more water if necessary in order to boil rice properly. Cook over medium heat, covered, stirring once or twice until rice is well cooked. OR JAMAICAN RICE 1/4 c. butter 1/2 c. chopped green pepper 1/2 c. diced onion 1 tsp. pepper 1 tsp. curry powder 1 tsp. salt 1 tbsp. concentrated chicken base 1/4 c. water 1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen green peas, thawed 3 c. cooked Uncle Bens converted brand rice In skillet, place butter; melt. Add green peppers and onions; cook over high flame 2-3 minutes. Add pepper, curry powder, salt, chicken base and water. Cook 5 minutes; reduce heat. Add peas and cooked rice; combine. Cook 3 minutes. Serve hot. Serves 6- JM

Question: What kind of container or pot should i use for growing Garden Peas? Do you guys have any suggestions for a container or pot to grow garden peas in? Also do they need some kind of support while they grow upward? If so what can i use to support them? I have no experience with growing peas, or anything in that matter. I'm only a 16 year old who has to grow garden peas for a biology project. Any suggestions or tips?

Answer: Peas send down deep roots and need something to climb around. Get a tall pot - go for more height and less width if you have to choose where to spend money. And make sure there are some drainage holes in the bottom: peas like water but no-one likes to spend their lives with permanently wet toes (or roots). How big a pot depends on how many you grow. I'd suggest a 10" minimum height and about a 2" to 3" cylinder for each seed (so you can probably get three seeds in a 7" diameter pot). Then you'll want some support and what you choose depends on what you want to spend, how you want it to look, where you live and how many you're growing. Here is a fairly basic suggestion: three poles, each about 3 feet long. Fasten them tight together at the top and spread the bottoms around the pot - stuck in the compost is best (before the seeds go in: don't want to bash any tender roots) but you could fix them around the outside with gaffer tape or similar. You're aiming for a wigwam. Then wind string or thin wire around the poles, fixing it tight every so often - this is what the peas will cling to so it has to be able to take the weight of all those pods. Once you've got the container and the wigwam ready, plant the seeds. A quick Google will tell you more than you ever need to know about growing them! The most important thing is moisture: too much and they'll just go mouldy (especially at the start when germinating), too little and they'll wilt and die. Keep the compost so that if you sat on it, you'd get a damp butt but not a muddy one. If you can plant 4 seeds, try soaking 2 of them for 12-24 hours in clean water before planting and see whether they show leaf any sooner than the two you just plant as they are. And don't expect speed - I planted some on March 31st and they are still less than 3" above the compost. But once they are up and fruiting, those peas are just SOOOO sweet! Enjoy!

Question: What is the longest you have to soak dried peas? I want to cook some peas and I need to know how long to soak them. Do you have to soak them overnight? What do you reccomend. Oh they are black eyed peas.

Answer: You don't have to soak them at all, if you are in a hurry cover black-eyed peas with an inch or two of water and bring the pot to a boil and boil for 15-20 min. then simmer for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the beans are tender. options: bacon fat, onions, crushed red pepper, ham hock.