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Mushy peas

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Gingaaarghpussy · 15/10/2019 17:02

Can somebody please explain the appeal of mushy peas to me?
I was put off them when I had school meals back in the 70's. As far as I recall they are little green lumps of flour. Bleurgh.
I also dislike vinagered beetroot, fried onions, lumpy custard, blancmange and Swede in a salad because of school meals.

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avocuddl · 15/10/2019 18:58

@GeneHuntLover stop it! 🤤🤤🤤

GeneHuntLover · 15/10/2019 18:59

avocuddl peas have to be thickly spread though

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Gingaaarghpussy · 15/10/2019 19:00

Did anybody like school dinners in the 70's. I was so glad when they started allowing packed lunches. I had an orange one with a white lid. Couldn't tell you what was in it though. Grin

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Hydrogenbeatsoxygen · 15/10/2019 19:02

They are so much nicer if you boil them yourself. You buy them dried and soak them overnight before cooking. I love them!

Crystal87 · 15/10/2019 19:03

I love them, especially with a bit of mint sauce.

MarkinTime · 15/10/2019 19:19

I love them, but only home made one's. Hate tinned and chip shop ones.

justthecat · 15/10/2019 20:11

Omg people, try the frozen ones in Sainsbury’s - 2.30 in microwave 🤩

Bickles · 15/10/2019 20:13

Yorkshire caviar

thepointoforder · 15/10/2019 20:16

Where I come from Mushy Peas are a local institution and sold at fairs alongside Grantham Gingerbread and brandy snaps. They are served with mint sauce and are the food of the gods. 😋

SlightlyStaleCocoPops · 15/10/2019 20:21

Peas in general are the work of Satan.

CileyMayRhinovirus · 15/10/2019 20:23

Love mushy peas
And baked beans that are a bit over mushy

Basically I like mush
Yes I admit it, my name is Ciley and I'm a mushaholic

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Gingaaarghpussy · 15/10/2019 20:45

Whoda think that mushy peas were da bizz?

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Gingaaarghpussy · 15/10/2019 20:45

*thunk

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FallenMadonnawiththeBadBoobies · 15/10/2019 20:55

OMG Mansfield market in the 70s. Mushy peas and cockles with mint sauce. Divine. Only one of my three Southern raised kids appreciate them. More for me and him 👌

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Gingaaarghpussy · 15/10/2019 20:56

Ok, so marrowfat peas are what makes mushy peas. So my local shop, that sells both tinned, is giving me the beginning and end result?
Would they be good in something, like a pie, or are they only a side dish?
I'm really sorry that I'm over thinking this. I'm just curious.

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Doje · 15/10/2019 21:01

I woulda been with you OP, until I moved till Yorkshire! Hated them at school, I would have rather had 'normal' peas.

BUT! Up here, they serve them with mint sauce and a pork pie. A....maze...ing!!!!

myusernamewastakenbyme · 15/10/2019 21:05

Norwich market has a mushy pea stall...they are served by the bowl full with mint sauce...they are to die for...I have a bowl everytime i go into the city...

justthecat · 15/10/2019 21:08

Marrofat peas in a tin are grim

SunshineAngel · 15/10/2019 21:21

I didn't like them when I was growing up, but I find the taste beautiful now (perhaps with a little salt and pepper added). I just find them lovely! My partner and I make fish chips and mushy peas every Friday!

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Gingaaarghpussy · 15/10/2019 21:24

@myusernamewastakenbyme. I'd love to be able to go to Norwich market, but unfortunately mental health ishoos say nope. Smile
@justthecat. Ok, if I ever decide to do my own mushy peas, I will avoid them like the plague. Grin

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MrsT1405 · 15/10/2019 21:24

One if the few things I bring back to Spain from the UK!

SamBeckett · 15/10/2019 21:30

I am not keen on them.
I am shocked at how many different colours they seem to come in , from pale yellowish green , normal pea green , to something that looks like its radioactive !

DartmoorChef · 15/10/2019 22:08

You can't beat a good mushy pea fritter.

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Clawdy · 15/10/2019 22:15

Manchester chip shops in the seventies had the most delicious mushy peas ever. Still like them, with battered fish, but nothing in a tin compares to the chippie's peas, and I'm too ill-organised to soak dried ones the night before.

EskewedBeef · 15/10/2019 22:18

Yes please, with plenty of mint sauce. Just that, eaten with a spoon.