blanched snap peas and celery

July 30, 2013 • Nancy Wolfson-Moche

Crunchy green vegetables refresh and awaken mind and body on a crisp summer morning.

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serves 2

INgredients

½ pound snap peas

2-3 stalks celery

½ pint blackberries

pinch sea salt

Process

Wash snap peas, celery and blackberries well.

Remove tiny hairs from snap pea seams.

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Cut celery into sticks and/or C’s.

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Fill a medium sized pot with water and a pinch of sea salt; bring to a boil on a medium flame.

When water is boiling rapidly, drop snap peas in. As soon as they float to the top, remove them with a wire mesh skimmer; they are ready.  This should take just a few seconds.

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Return water to a boil. Drop celery pieces in and remove them with the skimmer when they float to the top (a few seconds later).

Arrange snap peas, celery and blackberries on a plate.

Icing on the Cake: Testimonials

I’m very impressed by all the elements you are able to pack into the lesson without it seeming at all overwhelming: the review, the actual cooking skills, the creativity of coming up with their own dishes, the chance to present their creations, the opportunity to learn about and share thoughts on something else (in last week’s case, the feelings represented in the book), the execution of their  jobs, the responsibility for one’s station/implements and the overall following of directions…..all without losing the fun quotient. No wonder the kids love coming!  You’ve really created something special so kudos to you!

- T.