Tradition!

[derekl_1963]

It doesn't look like much does it? Just an ordinary plate of beans.

But if you grew up in the South like I did, it's more than that - it's Hoppin' John, and it's traditional fare on New Year's Day.

There's not a lot of agreement across the South on what Hoppin' John exactly is, but everyone agrees that a plateful will bring you health and prosperity in the coming year. For my family, it's black eyed peas, ham, and rice - so that's what I fix.

Comments

[tashabear.livejournal.com]

That just doesn't look all that appetizing. Guess I'm glad to be a New Englander! ;-)

[derekl1963.livejournal.com]

It was *yummy*. :) I loves me some blackeye's big time.