Showing posts with label Black-eyed Peas. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Black-eyed Peas. Show all posts

Sunday, January 1, 2017

New Year's Day ~ 2017



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It's a new year!

January 1st

New Year's Day 2017



Tray of Pocket Watches ~ Marburger Farm Antique Show


Time to once again share our yearly 

 New Year's Day tradition.




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.

It's believed they will bring 

 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





A Favorite 

 Pewter Tureen





 Whimsical Salad Bowl





Paired with Complementary 

 Pewter Salad Servers





Black-eyed Peas and 

 a Healthy Mixed Green Salad





 Black-eyed Peas for the Coins





Greens for Paper Money





Cornbread for Gold





 Perfect Meal for a

Lucky 2017




 Dad Anderson's Black-eyed Peas with Ham Hocks

1 and 1/2 cups black-eyed peas
2 smoked ham hocks
Some salt pork, diced
1 small can tomatoes
1 can Rotel tomatoes w/ green chilies
(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.




A very happy New Year to each of you, my readers!

I cherish the many friendships that were spawned though this blog 

and feel honored that you stop by to read my musings.

Many thanks to the readers who take the time to leave a comment.

I read and appreciate each one!

To those of you with your own blog, thank you!

You continue to inspire and entertain me daily.

May 2017 be a happy and healthy year for all. 

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Wednesday, January 1, 2014

A New Year ~ 2014






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.

It's believed they will bring 

 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





A Favorite 

 Pewter Tureen





 Whimsical Salad Bowl





Paired with Complementary 

 Pewter Salad Servers





Black-eyed Peas and 

 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.)
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.

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Monday, December 31, 2012

Don't Forget to Eat Your Peas!




Our Black-Eyed Peas 

are on the stove cooking.




 So we'll be ready for 

New Year's Day.




Don't forgot to 

eat at least a spoonful.

Click here for our recipe featured

 on last year's New Year's Day post.

Served with a nice salad 

 and fresh out of the oven cornbread, 

 this meal is real comfort food for the 1st.





As you can see, it's an exciting 

New Year's Eve here tonight.



May 2013 be a year 

that brings peace in our world.

Here's to 

Good Health ~ Joy ~ Good Times!


I wish each one of you a

Very Happy New Year!


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Tuesday, January 3, 2012

It's a Southern Thing



Black-eyed peas for New Year's that is.

Yes, it's a southern tradition

that dates back to the Civil War.

Black-eyed peas should be eaten

on New Year's Day, don't you know.

They bring luck and prosperity for the new year.


We started with chips, salsa,

and fresh made guacamole.


A simple table set for four 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




A Favorite Pewter Tureen



Whimsical Salad Bowl



Paired with Complementary Pewter Salad Servers



Black-eyed Peas and a Healthy Mixed Green Salad



Black-eyed Peas for the Coins



Greens for Paper Money



Cornbread for Gold



Perfect Meal for a

Lucky 2012


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
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.

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