SC - new theory on pea broth

[LrdRas at aol.com]

In a message dated 1/26/99 2:28:13 PM Eastern Standard Time, allilyn at juno.com
writes:

<< What do people think of this form of 'pea broth'?  Or do you all know
 this and I'm the only one who didn't?  Does anyone remember, off-hand,
 where the pea broth recipes are, before I have to check everything??
 
 
 Regards,
 
 Allison >>

It sounds really tasty. My first question though is what form of peas did you
use? If they were split peas I can see why you fail to get a clear broth.
Split peas were an invention of the Victorian era and did not exist in period.

Dried peas in period were whole dried peas which can be bought at some
markets, especially those that carry Goya products, including the white peas
that are occasionally mentioned in period recipes. These peas when cooked
still have there 'husk' on them and do not turn into a homogenous mush. The
broth is relatively clear depending on the added ingredients.

Ras
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