Comments on: Broad beans? Parsnip? Never cooked. But how? http://6lumens.com/blog/2009/10/broad-beans-parsnip-never-cooked-but-how/ TWangPhotography@gmail.com Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:49:10 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 By: mellie http://6lumens.com/blog/2009/10/broad-beans-parsnip-never-cooked-but-how/comment-page-1/#comment-15 mellie Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:00:33 +0000 http://6lumens.com/blog/?p=464#comment-15 When broad beans are young and at the start of the season, I don't usually "double pod", as that outer rubbery layer is generally quite tender. Visually though, they look much better double podded. As the broad beans get older (and bigger), you will definitely need to double pod, as the skins can get as tough as boot leather. I love, love, love broad beans. They always herald the Spring. Your dish looks beautiful. When broad beans are young and at the start of the season, I don’t usually “double pod”, as that outer rubbery layer is generally quite tender. Visually though, they look much better double podded.

As the broad beans get older (and bigger), you will definitely need to double pod, as the skins can get as tough as boot leather.

I love, love, love broad beans. They always herald the Spring.

Your dish looks beautiful.

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