I used a color photo of a tin of mushy peas, reverted it to a b/w sketch,
then added color back with water color pencils.
The history of mushy peas can be found HERE
They are the traditional accompaniment to British fish 'n chips.
Growing up in England I recall eating them often, fish 'n chips being on the
menu almost weekly. For the full meal cooked at home and served at the table,
the mushy peas were always alongside the fish and chips -
French fries here in the US - on a proper china plate.
When very young I recall the 'Fish 'n Chip' van parking at the end of our
road on Fridays - I guess it was an original food truck - serving battered
deep fried fish, probably local fresh cod, and little tubs of mushy peas.
The thick cut golden chips would be handed to us in a greaseproof baggie
tucked inside a newspaper cone. Sprinkled with malt vinegar and a little salt,
we started nibbling those delicacies before getting back to the house. . . . . . and
without concerns for fat, sodium and calories. Those were the days!
deep fried fish, probably local fresh cod, and little tubs of mushy peas.
The thick cut golden chips would be handed to us in a greaseproof baggie
tucked inside a newspaper cone. Sprinkled with malt vinegar and a little salt,
we started nibbling those delicacies before getting back to the house. . . . . . and
without concerns for fat, sodium and calories. Those were the days!
Hope you enjoy stopping by Michael's Scribble Picnic today -
'mushy" is the theme so there may be some surprises!
Go HERE soon - mushy food, even mushy love - it is
Valentine's Day after all!
Who knows what you
might discover.
'mushy" is the theme so there may be some surprises!
Go HERE soon - mushy food, even mushy love - it is
Valentine's Day after all!
Who knows what you
might discover.
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