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.

photo-83

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.

photo-81

Cut celery into sticks and/or C’s.

photo-84

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.

photo-82

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

The food was creative, delicious and healthy. We learned the correct and efficient ways to cook and prepare a variety of foods. In addition, she taught us how to maximize the nutritional value of each vegetable. Another bonus to this class is how beautifully she interjected the spiritual aspects of each ingredient. She surprised us with personal touches to make my birthday more festive.

- Sherrie Wharton and Joel Berman