Tony's Talk - ‘Go Yellow’ ...and support Marie Curie!
SUPPORT Marie Curie by offering something a little different.
Marrowfat peas are not the easiest crop for Farmers to cultivate. As at best they will only produce around 2 tonnes per acre when other crops can produce over 5 tonnes, Farmers have to be encouraged to take on a pea crop especially as agrochemical restrictions in 2020 will make the task even more difficult.
SUPPORT Marie Curie by offering something a little different.
Marrowfat peas are not the easiest crop for Farmers to cultivate. As at best they will only produce around 2 tonnes per acre when other crops can produce over 5 tonnes, Farmers have to be encouraged to take on a pea crop especially as agrochemical restrictions in 2020 will make the task even more difficult.
Recently global manufacturers of vegan and vegetarian meals have recognised the benefits of using pea protein over the usual soya protein in their production processes. This has led to an explosion in demand for pea protein and hopefully this will make the cultivation of peas more popular. Marrowfat peas are an important side dish for Fish and Chips and their beneficial nutritional content greatly enhances the health credentials of our iconic meal.
Green ‘Mushy Peas’ are very popular in the North and we also enjoy the delicacy of Black (Maple) Peas especially around Halloween and Bonfire Night. What we have never partaken of are Yellow Peas other than as ‘split’ peas in soups and casseroles etc. Whole Yellow Peas cook up in exactly the same way as your normal green peas. They are really tasty with a little seasoning added such as pepper and/or vinegar.
Peas per se genuinely are ‘a Superfood’ containing more protein than fish (22%), with excellent levels of fibre and starch, essential vitamins and trace minerals... and hardly any fat at all! They are also great for our environment as they ‘fix’ their own nitrogen when growing. This means that there is no need for artificial fertiliser (which is made from fossil fuels) to be added to the crop. Peas are good for you and great for the planet!
Marie Curie’s Great Daffodil Appeal is an annual campaign which takes place every March. This appeal provides our Trade with a unique opportunity to present something different and to support the work of Marie Curie. Shops interested in supporting the vital work of Marie Curie could, for example charge an extra 10 pence on a portion of yellow, green or black peas throughout March. You can obtain a Point of Sale poster and a box of daffodil pin badges by e-mailing Victoria.Hardy@mariecurie.org.uk for the nominal sum of £5-00 to cover postage and packing. Yellow peas are available from the Q-Partnership.
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