sugar snap pea
Also called sugar
PEA, this delightfully sweet
PEA is a cross between the
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PEA and the
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PEA. It's entirely edible-pod and all. Sugar snap
PEAs are available during spring and fall. Choose plump, crisp pods with a bright green color. Refrigerate in a plastic bag for up to 3 days. Sugar snap
PEAs should be served raw or only briefly cooked in order to retain their crisp texture. See also
PEA.
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COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst.