These highly sought after Southern peas are a rare find at farmers markets. Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Cat Steele Meet the lady pea, the ultra-luscious Southern legume ...

Don’t you stare at me, you black-eyed pea, cowpea, slick bean with a slow pulse. Why don’t you simmer down, in your bath of salt water? Let your jacket slip, that protective cover you cloak yourself ...

I guess I’m starting to get a bit of a reputation for my stance on peas, even if it’s a muddled one. Let me clear the air here: I love them all the different ways. I love them raw when they’re fresh ...

Why do people soak beans before cooking them? Does it give any benefits? What about soaking lentils and dried peas? The short answer is that soaking beans, though not needed, has many advantages — ...

Peas belong to the same family as beans and lentils. They are set apart by their common usage. Most peas that are sold fresh are also available in their dried form. Dried peas are sometimes also ...