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White Corn
White corn is a sweet corn variety. Its ears are wrapped in tightly layered pale lime green to white husks. One ear of corn can contain up to 400 kernels growing in rows lengthwise.
Iceberg Lettuce
It is the only lettuce type that does not occur in red form as well as green. Iceberg is the given name to dozens of cultivars of lettuce, all of which are adapted to specific planting regions and time periods.
Seasons/Availability
A peak season in spring, English Peas are available year round with sporadic gaps in availability throughout the year.
Current Facts
Peas like beans are divided into two categories: those with edible pods or inedible pods. The pea we are familiar with, also known as the English pea, green pea, and garden pea, has an inedible pod. Most commercial peas are called English peas or garden peas. Today, of all the green peas grown, only five per cent come to the market fresh, more than half is canned, and the remainder are frozen.
Description/Taste
English peas have a large grass-green, pod enclosing its round, sweet peas. The pods grown on vines and are not palatable, but the peas inside may be eaten fresh, cooked or dried.
Nutritional Value
As a fresh vegetable source of protein, English peas are second only to lima beans. A three-fourths cup serving contains about 100 calories and more protein than a tablespoon of peanut butter or a whole egg, and less than one-half gram of fat.
Applications
Fresh English peas are sweet and tender enough to be eaten raw but may also be prepared cooked. Blanch fresh peas briefly, then drain and process with cilantro, garlic and parmesan into a spread for sandwiches or dip. Blanch and drain fresh peas the mash with a fork, stir in chopped mint and grated pecorino then spread on crostini. Toss fresh peas with baby lettuce, vinagrette, radishes, chopped walnuts and goat cheese for a spring salad. Cook diced onion, potato and peas in vegetable stock, then puree into soup and serve topped with fresh mint. To store, wrap unwashed pea pods in a perforated plastic bag and refrigerate. For optimum quality and taste, use English peas within two to three days of purchase. Shelled English peas may be frozen, but they will lose their crisp texture.
Geography/History
Green peas are also known as English peas because of the many varieties developed in England. Dried peas have been used as a food since ancient times. Archeologists found dried peas in Egyptian tombs, but not until the sixteenth century were tender varieties developed to be eaten fresh. Louis XIV and his courtiers discovered the joy of eating young fresh peas in the seventeenth century. An Austrian monk, Gregor Mendel, performed famous plant breeding experiments in the second half of the nineteenth sentry and used peas as his basis. His work with pea plants is perceived as the foundation of modern genetics.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| Hyatt Islandia | San Diego CA | 619-224-1234 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 800 843 4661 |
| Union Kitchen & Tap | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2337 |
| Third Corner Ocean Beach | San Diego CA | 619-223-2700 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| The Lion Share | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
| Rubicon Deli India Street | San Diego CA | 619-200-4201 |
| Heat Bar & Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-546-4328 |
| Sea Rocket Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-255-7049 |
| Prepkitchen La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-875-7737 |
| Ritual Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-283-1618 |
| Burlap | San Diego CA | 858 369 5700 |
| Red Door Restaurant & Wine Bar | San Diego CA | 619-295-6000 |
| Barbarella | San Diego CA | 858-454-7373 |
| Dolce Pane & Vino | Del Mar CA | 858-832-1518 |
| Delta Zeta | San Diego CA | 858-337-7536 |
| Alchemy Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-255-0616 |
| Embassy Suites Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-239-2400 ext 700 |
| Urban Plates Del Mar | San Diego CA | 760-632-8431 |
| Mille Fleurs | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-9085 |
| Chef Drew Mc Partlin | San Diego CA | 619-990-9201 |
| Herringbone | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0221 |
| La Costa Blue Fire | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| The Rose Wine Pub on 30th | San Diego CA | 619-280-1815 |
| Tender Greens-Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-226-6254 |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| Brooklyn Girl | San Diego CA | 619-296-4600 |
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| Bistro West | Carlsbad CA | 760-431-9195 |
| Fishery | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
| Tartine | Coronado CA | 619-435-4323 |
| Sbicca | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1001 |
| The Smoking Goat | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| Crush | Solana Beach CA | 858-481-2787 |
| Tin Leaf Frsh Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 619-236-1299 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Banquets | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Marine Room | San Diego CA | 858-551-4676 |
| Hotel La Jolla & CUSP Dining & Drinks | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
| West Steak and Seafood | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-9100 |
| Prepkitchen Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-7737 |
| Indulge Contemporary Catering | San Diego CA | 858-270-5700 |
| Counterpoint | San Diego CA | (619) 564-6722 |
| West Coast Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-295-1688 |
| Top of the Market | San Diego CA | 619-234-4867 |
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
| Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 619-990-0158 |
| Solace & the Moonlight Lounge | Encinitas CA | 760-753-2433 |
| Nate's Garden Grill | San Diego CA | 619-607-0117 |
| Blue Ribbon Artisan Pizzeria | Encinitas CA | 760-634-7671 |
| The Craftsman New American Tavern | Encinitas CA | 760-415-2380 |
| Inn at the Park | San Diego CA | 619-296-0057 |
| Craft and Commerce (Sekscobra Inc.) | San Diego CA | 619-962-5935 |
| Aztec Shops Catering | San Diego CA | 619-594-7641 |
| Whisknladle | San Diego CA | 858-551-7575 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| The Joint | San Diego CA | 619-222-8272 |
| Catalina Resources | San Diego CA | 619-297-9797 |
| Prepkitchen Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-247-0394 |
| La Valencia | San Diego CA | 858-551-3750 |
| Harney Sushi Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-295-3272 |
| Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
| US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Gaijin Noodle & Sake House | San Diego CA | 858-246-7782 |
| Delicia's | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-8000 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| Nine - Ten | San Diego CA | 858-964-5400 |
| Hotel Palomar-Salt Box | San Diego CA | 619-515-4062 |
| Searsucker | San Diego CA | 619-233-7327 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Paradise Point Resort Baleen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Harney Sushi Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 760-967-1820 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| US Grant Hotel Main | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Crab Catcher La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-454-9587 |
| Urban Solace | San Diego CA | 619-295-6464 |
| Brigantine Poway | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| Zel's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-0076 |
| Roy's San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-239-7697 |
| Bertrand at Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
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| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| Four Seasons Residence Club | Carlsbad CA | 760 603 3700 |
| Currant | San Diego CA | 619-702-6309 |
| Hard Rock Hotel Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-702-3000 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Tapenade | San Diego CA | 858-551-7500 |
| Trattoria I Trulli | Encinitas CA | 760-943-6800 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Wine Vault & Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-295-3939 |
| Buon Appetito | San Diego CA | 619-238-9880 |
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| Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
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| True Food-Fashion Valley | San Diego CA | 619-810-2929 |
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| Davanti Enoteca | San Diego CA | 858-519-5060 |
| San Diego Desserts | San Diego CA | 619-287-8186 |
| Plan Cha | La Mesa CA | 619-213-4277 |
| Piatti | San Diego CA | 858-454-1589 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include English Peas. One
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Hillcrest Farmers Market Near San Diego, California, United States About 62 days ago Spotter's comments : JR's organics has really nice English peas today. Santa Monica Farmers Market Near Santa Monica, California, United States About 108 days ago Spotter's comments : English Peas in stock from Gloria Tamai. She will be harvesting them for another month. Delicious and sweet! |
