FRENCH PEAS FARMER STYLE
After we moved to a one level home, our kids lived in our saltbox until their new farmhouse was built. This entailed our having to get rid of the antiques and stuff that neither we nor the kids could use. Therefore, in September, there was an auction in Delphi called by Doug Davies. It took him and his men three trips to move it all and the sale itself ran all day. Friends thought we should not attend the sale but we did and had a blast! We saw many friends and former students who all bought various things they wanted. At the preview on the day before the sale, I had a wonderful visit with Terri Baxter and her in-laws. I got to see a picture of a beautiful boy and girl, Terris grandkids. There is nothing I like better than to hear stories about little uns and Terri had one for M.E. When Lucy was around three and Josh had not quite arrived yet, Terri decided that she wanted to take her granddaughter on a Disney cruise. Grandpa Bill thought she was much too young but Gramr won out. Not only did Lucy enjoy the cruise, but so did Gramr and the whole ship was entertained by this vivacious young lady! Well, a couple weeks later, Lucy made one of her numerous phone calls to her Gramr. At the end of their conversation, Lucy asked, Gramr, what you say we sleep tonight and do that cruise again tomorrow? Did Lucy like going on a cruise? You betcha she did!
The Recipe
Many years ago, when visiting with Mme. Alys Michot in San Louis Obispo, California, she taught M.E. how she cooked peas. However, she INSISTED one HAD to use zee fresh peas which she had growing in her garden. So, I picked the fresh peas, shelled them and under her direction, made this wonderful dish. It is a dish you want to fix at the very last minute. And..one does NOT have to use zee fresh peas. A good frozen variety does beautifully. Sorry Mme. Michot!
Melt 1/2 stick BUTTER in a pan.
Finely slice 12 green onions, tops and all. Place evenly on pan. Salt lightly.
Break up 1 package of frozen peas and place over the onions. Salt lightly.
Break 1/4 head of lettuce into pieces and place over the peas. Salt lightly.
Cook for about 6 minutes on medium high, covered, until the lettuce is just barely wilted---NOT slimy!
Stir lightly and serve.
NOTE: I put this all together and let it set until ready to dish up the meal and it cooks for even less than the time given above. m.e.
Melt 1/2 stick BUTTER in a pan.
Finely slice 12 green onions, tops and all. Place evenly on pan. Salt lightly.
Break up 1 package of frozen peas and place over the onions. Salt lightly.
Break 1/4 head of lettuce into pieces and place over the peas. Salt lightly.
Cook for about 6 minutes on medium high, covered, until the lettuce is just barely wilted---NOT slimy!
Stir lightly and serve.
NOTE: I put this all together and let it set until ready to dish up the meal and it cooks for even less than the time given above. m.e.