(Reprinted From: “Blog: From A Dietitian’s Perspective,” Friday, January 01, 2010)
Black-eyed peas and other legumes have been considered good luck in many cultures. Typically, peas is considered a family tradition for meeting-up with good luck on New Years Day. And, according to tradition, monetary gain will come to those who eat the peas and greens on New Year's Day — unless there are dirty clothes in the house. (I always thought this was kind of funny.)
For the black-eyed peas and greens, the greens could be collard greens, turnip greens, or mustard greens. Place the black-eyed peas over a little bit of rice or on the side. If you want to be a Southern cooking gourmet, fry up the onion, red pepper, celery, and garlic in some bacon grease before putting it in to cook with the beans. When adding the onions, celery, salt, pepper and peas; stir well. Simmer slowly about 45 minutes or until peas are tender and liquid level is low. Part tradition, fixing the old staples keeps the guess work out of cooking.
Black-eyed peas: considered in many cultures to be good luck due to the fact that they symbolize prosperity, many people consume some black-eyed peas to start the new year right.
Happy New Year to all,
3 comments:
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Gina said...
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Black eyed peas are so delicious, yet I NEVER eat them! Nick doesn't like them, bummer. I need to find a great recipe that he will like, but unfortunately he doesn't like many greens either! He does like spinach though...
Anyway, thanks for the background on the black eyed pea! And, happy new year to you! - January 1, 2010 4:54 PM
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Chow and Chatter said...
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I made them lol, Happy New Year all the best for 2010
love Rebecca - January 1, 2010 6:25 PM
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Carol Casey said...
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As a person who has lived on each coast, midwest, deep south, and the melting pot of Florida; I have discovered that beans and legumes bring to mind different memories and preferences for each region. The most unique I have encountered in the Irish in New England, especially Boston, enjoys beans for breakfast. It doesn't matter what kind of beans, just as long as it beans.
- January 2, 2010 1:38 PM
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It's so funny to read previous comments! I still attest to the fact that I never eat black eyed peas, but I love their music! :)
ReplyDeleteHappy new year Anthony! I hope it's another great one for you.
Thank you so much Gina, and a Happy New Year to you too. Thank you, too, for being a faithful follower.
ReplyDeleteAll the best in 2011,
Anthony