Simple household tasks can take a lot longer when you're an artist. Shelling these beans took about an hour because I was compelled to document the process as I went along.
Kirsty Hall: Broad Beans, June 2009
Although they're edible, I couldn't leave these little triangles on because they were spoiling the symmetrical aesthetic of the beans. Sigh.
Kirsty Hall: Broad Beans, June 2009
I don't even particularly like the taste of broad beans but I am always utterly seduced by their waxy pale green.
Kirsty Hall: Broad Beans, June 2009
I wish you could have heard the crisp snapping and stroked the soft furry insides of the pods.
Kirsty Hall: Broad Beans, June 2009
Kirsty Hall: Broad Beans, June 2009
Kitty
Btw, double podding them helps with the taste thing.
Kitty
Btw, double podding them helps with the taste thing.
Kirsty
Post authorThanks Kitty, I may have to try that since another load came in the veg box this week.
I've read that you can make a kind of broad bean puree similar to hummus but I think I might just pop them in a casserole.
Kathy Hodge
Lovely photos, it's amazing what can be seen when we take the time to look.
Kirsty Hall
Thanks Kathy. I'm a big fan of the small, easily overlooked miracles of everyday life.
Kathy Hodge
Lovely photos, it's amazing what can be seen when we take the time to look.
Kirsty
Post authorThanks Kathy. I'm a big fan of the small, easily overlooked miracles of everyday life.
Kirsty
Thanks Kitty, I may have to try that since another load came in the veg box this week.
I've read that you can make a kind of broad bean puree similar to hummus but I think I might just pop them in a casserole.