Organic Carlin Peas (Black Badger), 500g

Our Organic "Black Badgers" are a classic dark brown Carlin Pea, also know as Black, Grey or Maple Peas.

With their firm texture and delicious nutty flavour, Carlin Peas make an excellent British substitute for chickpeas. Carlin Peas are popularly served as Parched Peas in Lancashire, simply boiled up and eaten with vinegar and salt.

Carlin Peas have a superb nutty flavour and firm texture, making a great alternative to chickpeas or Puy lentils. They're great in soups, stews, curries and salad, pairing well with roast vegetables.

Soak overnight - or quick-soak by placing in boiling water, taking it off the heat and leaving for one hour.

After soaking , rinse, place in a pan with plenty of water, bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 40 to 45 minutes until tender.

Adding baking powder when soaking will result in softer cooked peas. Cooked peas can be used immediately or frozen.

Organic Carlin Peas (Red Fox), 500g

Red Foxes are an unusual red-brown variety of Carlin Pea, combining the distinctive nutty flavour of Carlin Peas with a striking colour.

With their firm texture and delicious nutty flavour, Carlin Peas make an excellent British substitute for chickpeas. Carlin Peas are popularly served as Parched Peas in Lancashire, simply boiled up and eaten with vinegar and salt.

Carlin Peas have a superb nutty flavour and firm texture, making a great alternative to chickpeas or Puy lentils. They're great in soups, stews, curries and salad, pairing well with roast vegetables.

Soak overnight - or quick-soak by placing in boiling water, taking it off the heat and leaving for one hour.

After soaking , rinse, place in a pan with plenty of water, bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 40 to 45 minutes until tender.

Adding baking powder when soaking will result in softer cooked peas. Cooked peas can be used immediately or frozen.

Organic split dried fava beans, 500g

Split Fava Beans are tasty, versatile and easy to cook - they don’t even need soaking. Use them to make dal, falafel or hummus - or add a handful or more to soups, stews or curries. The beans get softer and softer the longer they're cooked.

Split fava beans don't need soaking and cook down to a very soft consistency.

To cook simply cover the beans with water or stock, boil for 10 minutes then simmer, braise or roast for 20-30 minutes more. Pre-soaking speeds up cooking but isn't essential. The beans will get softer and softer as they cook.

Organic Split Green Peas, 500g

Split Green Peas provide a rich colour and flavour to warming and hearty soups or dips.

Split peas don't need soaking and cook down to a very soft consistency.

To cook simply cover the peas with water or stock, bring to the boil then simmer for 30 to 45 minutes. Pre-soaking speeds up cooking but isn't essential. The peas will get softer and softer as they cook.

Organic Split Yellow Peas, 500g

Split peas don't need soaking and cook down to a very soft consistency.

To cook simply cover the peas with water or stock, bring to the boil then simmer for 30 to 45 minutes. Pre-soaking speeds up cooking but isn't essential. The peas will get softer and softer as they cook.

Split peas don't need soaking and cook down to a very soft consistency.

To cook simply cover the peas with water or stock, bring to the boil then simmer for 30 to 45 minutes. Pre-soaking speeds up cooking but isn't essential. The peas will get softer and softer as they cook.