Signs of spring here in Huron, Ohio range from the proverbial robin to the gentle (and not-so-gentle) showers – and, of course, the brilliant green shoots of new peas. At The Chef’s Garden, we eagerly wait for fresh peas to emerge – and here are just five of the reasons why we’re so enthralled with this marvelous vegetable.
I like to drive through the fields on Sunday afternoons to check up on how things are doing – what is ready for harvest and what still needs a little more time. My wife Mary and I are usually dressed in our Sunday best for the drive and this time was no different.