Does anyone follow any food traditions on New Years Day? Couldnt we all use a little more luck and prosperity throughout the year? So I headed outside today, dug under the snow piles in the garden & gathered up some $collard greens$. I found some dried black-eyed peas(luck) in the cabinet for Hoppin John and also baked some corn bread (gold). Heres some history behind the food choices and what they represent: Black-eyed peas... traditionally enjoyed in the form of Hoppin John - a southern United States specialty featuring black-eyed peas and rice - they are said to bring good luck when eaten on New Years Day. The peas represent pennies or coins, and are served with collard greens to represent money and cornbread to represent gold. It is said that for the best chance of luck every day in the year ahead, one must eat at least 365 black-eyed peas on New Years Day! I decided that was a few too many carbohydrates for me :-) These legumes contain a wealth of nutrients and are a delicious addition anytime of the year. Like most beans, black-eyed peas are loaded with vitamins and minerals such as potassium, calcium, magnesium, folate and iron. With 11 grams of fiber per one-cup (200-calorie) serving, black-eyed peas certainly give you your moneys worth in terms of nutrition, if not future prosperity! Sarah
Posted on: Fri, 02 Jan 2015 01:30:34 +0000
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