Fresh Today… Snap Peas, Summer Squash, Spinach, Cucumbers, Broccoli, Carrots, Arugula, Artichokes, Lettuce, Dill, Chives, Basil & Parsley Using your Produce… by Julie Moreno Snap peas are the edible pods that are eaten whole, raw or cooked, after removing the tough string that runs down the edge. I like to remove the string by hand, twisting at the stem and then pulling the stem down the length of the pod with the string. The process will take some time, but it can be done