January 1st
New Year's Day 2014
The champagne is chilled.
Black-eyed peas
are on the stove cooking.
We are dressed and ready
to share the day with friends.
Black-eyed peas on New Year's Day
is a southern tradition that dates
back to the Civil War.
back to the Civil War.
It's believed they will bring
luck and prosperity for the new year.
luck and prosperity for the new year.
We'll start with chips, salsa,
and fresh made guacamole.
A simple table is set to
celebrate the beginning of a new year.
No need for a centerpiece as the
food will be the star of this table.
Casual Settings
Napkins of a Provencal Print
Ringed with
Bands of Pewter
Bands of Pewter
A Favorite
Pewter Tureen
Pewter Tureen
Whimsical Salad Bowl
Paired with Complementary
Pewter Salad Servers
Pewter Salad Servers
Black-eyed Peas and
a Healthy Mixed Green Salad
a Healthy Mixed Green Salad
Black-eyed Peas for the Coins
Greens for Paper Money
Cornbread for Gold
Perfect Meal for a
Lucky 2014
Dad's Black-eyed Peas with Ham Hocks
1 and 1/2 cups black-eyed peas
2 smoked ham hocks
Some salt port, diced
1 small can tomatoes
1 can Rotel tomatoes w/ green chilies
(I now use 2 cans since they are smaller.)
(I now use 2 cans since they are smaller.)
1 medium onion, sliced
Pepper to taste
Wash and cover peas with water. boil fast for 10-15 minutes. Let stand 30 minutes. Do not stir so that peas don't break. Add water if necessary. Add meat and simmer until tender. Add other ingredients and simmer until it tastes done. Remove bones. cut meat off the ham hocks and add back into soup. Serve with green salad and cornbread.
Joining
Let's Dish @ Cuisine Kathleen
Foodie Friday @ Rattlebridge Farm
Let's Dish @ Cuisine Kathleen
Foodie Friday @ Rattlebridge Farm
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