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.
Snap Peas. Snap peas, the kind that is eaten pod and all, are harvested before the pod is fully mature. Harvesting snap peas when the pod is full-sized, crisp and slightly plump, but before the peas in the pod reach full size, produces tender juicy snap peas for salads or to add to your favorite stir-fry.nce the pea blossom is pollinated and the flower drops, an tiny green pod becomes visible. How fast this pod grows depends in part on weather conditions and the health of the plant. When it reaches maturity also depends on the variety of pea and how you intend to use the peas.