British foods questions
Felice Friese wrote:
> "Kate Connally" > wrote in message
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>>Okay, what are mushy peas anyway? Are they just
>>plain old green peas that have been smushed up?
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> MUSHY PEAS are made with marrowfat peas (mature dried ones) and a bit of
> mint. Sometimes you can find them in the British/Irish section of
> supermarkets. They are an acquired taste!
It would be interesting to try them just to see what
they're like. If it's an acquired taste you probably
can't get them many places in the U. S. :-)
> CLOTTED CREAM and Double Devon (a bit lighter) are in glass jars, so you
> might want to ask your boss for other goodies and order these from King
> Arthur Flour. As I recall, they should be refrigerated after opening.
Well, she can pack them in lots of bubble wrap. ;-)
Kate
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Kate Connally
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What if the hokey pokey really *is* what it's all about?
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