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Julie Bove[_2_]

"Gary" > wrote in message ...
> wrote:
>>
>> Janet wrote:
>>
>> > Gary says...
>> >> I was in the grocery store this morning. I looked for marrowfat peas
>> >> in the dried and the canned sections. No luck.
>> >>
>> >> I bought a can of sweet peas and a dried bag of split peas. Different,
>> >> I know, but I'll bet you I can simulate "mushy peas" by combining
>> >> those.
>> >
>> > You just lost your bet. Sweet and split peas can never equal the
>> >texture, let alone the flavour, of mushy peas.
>> >
>> > Janet UK
>>
>> If he really wants to try 'proper' mushy peas, he should take up my
>> offer. There are no substitutes, especially not the sort sf posted
>> lol
>
> But wouldn't it be funny if us "upstart" Americans actually improved
> on your UK mushy peas recipes? heheheh
>
> Everyone loves pea soup. The pictures I've seen of mushy peas looks
> like pea soup without all the water (aka - somewhat dehydrated pea
> soup). I would very enjoy some mushy pea soup. It's got the flavor.
>
> Take that and think about it.
>
> G. :-D

I love it but I don't know too many others who do. I used to get some
Canadian pea soup in a can that was really good. My issue with most pea
soup is that it usually has ham in it and I don't like ham.

The recipes I have seen for mushy peas have baking soda in them. Not sure
why.