Once upon a time, every house in my neighborhood had a pea tree and picking peas was a major dread for the young. It must have been our dislike for picking and shelling these peas that we have not been planting them, the tradition died with our grandparents. But now, we pay lots to get a pint of peas and one year I remember even asking a friend to bring some in from the States. Imagine coming in for Christmas and not bringing chocolates or mixed nuts but rather bringing Pigeon Peas.

Pigeon Peas Pint of peas please I hear dem calling fah these Got to get some Especially for mum One pint for her recipe Needed to make Jug Jug for me People love this Christmas dish Eat it up on ever visit as they wish And few can do it in my mother’s way So, a pint of peas please, mum’s making Jug for Christmas Day