Autumn is meant to be beautiful. The changing colours, with all the reds and golds of nature making up the landscape. The change from long days to long evenings and the change from summer days (ahem!) to long cosy nights in front of the fire.
I actually don’t like Autumn very much. I’m not a fan of long nights and dark mornings. I much prefer the warm weather of summer and don’t really get very excited about falling leaves, or the colours or the cosy fires. I am a bit of an Autumn grinch.
There is one thing that I do look forward to at this time of year though. Something that only appears for a small period around now.
Black peas.
They seem to only surface around bonfire night for some reason even though I’m pretty sure neither Guy Fawkes nor the houses of parliament at the time had any fondness for it. The other thing about them is that I’ve only ever found them in the town I grew up. And maybe the odd surrounding town. They look and feel like normal peas but are dark in colour and have a very different taste. Best eaten with salt and vinegar it sounds a slightly disgusting food to anyone that’s not tried it.
I took this a few days ago to send to my friend that now lives in the south, mainly to remind her of what she was missing. I didn’t send it in the end, feeling slightly mean about it.
And, if you’re wondering, they taste amazing! If anyone knows why they’re available around this time of year then I’d love to know.
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Oh my God! What the hell are they?! I’ll take your word for it that they’re good, as far as I’m concerned peas must be green as green can be!
They are very very nice. One day I will bring you some 🙂
Wow I have had black peas but that looks lovely! I love soup this time of year though and I pretty much live on it!
We usually just look out for them at fairgrounds but my mum made this. Was very nice. Little Z wasn’t impressed.
Ha ha, glad it’s not me who dislikes the dark and cold (although I do love the colours). I just don’t get the whole snug in front of the fire thing! I’ve never heard of black peas! Enjoy them while they last!
I would quite happily hibernate the autumn and winter months I think!
Never heard of them. Looks interesting.
They are lovely! 🙂
Black eyed peas! Yo! Lol soups are perfect for this time of year
So you don’t share my passion for autumn huh? *tuts* I agree about the dark mornings and afternoons/evenings but I do think e leaves and trees as amazing at the moment.
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I do love the colours but its my 3rd favourite season…;)
bullets surely?!
mmmmmm…nice tasting bullets…
MMM that soup looks yummy.
It is! You have to find them!
You soup picture reminded me to put tonights dinner in the slow cooker. So thank you. Black peas look interesting too
I’ve never heard of these before. I may have to investigate… x
Hmm not sure about black peas but a nice pot of soup in Autumn is my favourite!
I had black peas for the first time when I lived in Wigan. I kept calling them black eyed peas by accident. :o) x
They are nice aren’t they?
That looks yummy x
That looks hearty and warming!
Ooh, I’ve never come across black peas, I am now intrigued and will have to hunt them down!
Are you from up North? I’ve only ever found them locally.
I’m more of a stew and dumpling person for bonfire night, your black pea soups looks yummy.
I’m mighty curious of how they taste!
I’ve never heard of them but I’m going to keep my eyes open for black peas now! I ust popped over to check out your lovely blog from Blog Your Own Blog Horn 😀
My Dad makes amazing black pea and ham soupy stuff. I love it. x
ha love this “autumn grinch”
That I am 😉 now give me my black peas!
Wow, I’ve never ever heard of Black Peas ….perhaps that’s because I’m a southerner through and through! Are they bitter tasting?
These look delicious I must try this