Mushy peas. It's a dish name that succinctly describes exactly what you get: a plate full of soft peas mashed to oblivion. Easy to eat and easy to make, no? You'd think so, and yet, it seems that ...

But mushy peas aren't just about the flavor. Otherwise it would be easier to just eat plain marrowfat peas, which taste the same. Really, a big part of the enjoyment of eating them comes from the ...