Recently, I acquired some dried marrowfat peas. Now, what are these used for? Mushy peas - a traditional dish from the Midlands and Northern England. They are a side dish commonly served with fish and chips, but surprisingly, I never actually tried them during my time living in the UK!! So, having been gifted these, I decided to give cooking them a go. After searching online, the recipe was quite straightforward: 1) Soak the peas in hot water with bicarbonate of soda 2) Simmer with sugar and...