Health and Prosperity

I grew up believing that if you eat black eyed peas on New Year's Day, you will be fortunate and prosperous in the upcoming year. My mom started cooking them early in the morning and there was a special smell permeating the kitchen ALL DAY LONG. The tradition apparently dates back to the Civil War, when THE NORTH destroyed crops and stored food in THE SOUTH. Black eyed peas were considered livestock feed and not fit to eat by the Northern soldiers, so were left alone. This is what helped the South survive during the major food shortages.

So... here ya go, enjoy your peas!

Happy Trails and Happy New Year,
Karen