The two major steps leading to diagnosis of celiac disease are: A small bowel biopsy to assess gut damage. For those with suspected dermatitis herpetiformis, skin biopsies will be taken of the skin near the lesion.
Fresh Peas, Sugar Snap Peas and Snow Peas. Prepare peas as state above for the variety of peas being cooked. To boil 1 1/2 to 2 pounds of fresh peas or a 10 oz. package of frozen, bring 2 quarts of water to a boil in a saucepan. Add 3/4 tablespoon of salt. Drop in green peas and boil uncovered for 2 to 3 minutes Begin checking for doneness after 1 minute.
Feel the pods for a second set of clues. A ripe pod is fat and filled out with peas, but not so full that the peas begin to make individual lumps on the pod's surface. Pick one sugar snap pea to test for ripeness. Pull the pea from the vine, holding the vine with one hand so you don't pull it out of place. Snap the pea in half. Look inside the broken halves. If you see thick, green walls and small peas inside the walls, then the peas are ripe and ready to be picked.