Be sure to have enough blackeyed peas to guarantee a year full of good days.
Happy 2010 to everyone!
=)
Edith Lovejoy Pierce:
We will open the book. Its pages are blank. We are going to put words on them ourselves. The book is called "Opportunity" and its first chapter is New Year's Day.
Irish toast:
In the New Year, may your right hand always be stretched out in friendship, never in want.
Happy New Years Guru, Ms.Sue, Writeacher and everyone else on Jiskha...let's make this a great year!! =)
-MC
Happy New Year to everybody.
Ms Sue, the Irish toast I recall is
"May you be in Heaven a half an hour before the Devil knows you're dead."
I think the Irish must have a lot of toasts. I'll drink to that! <g>
To ensure a year full of good days, it is a tradition in some cultures, particularly in the southern United States, to eat black-eyed peas on New Year's Day. Black-eyed peas are believed to bring good luck and prosperity.
However, it's important to note that the belief in black-eyed peas bringing good luck is rooted in folklore and superstition, rather than any scientific evidence. Nonetheless, many people enjoy incorporating these traditions into their New Year's celebrations.
If you're looking to prepare black-eyed peas for your New Year's Day meal, here's a simple way to do it:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups dried black-eyed peas
- 4 cups of water or vegetable broth
- 1 medium-sized onion, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 smoked ham hock or bacon (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Rinse the dried black-eyed peas thoroughly under cold water to remove any dirt or debris.
2. In a large pot or Dutch oven, combine the black-eyed peas, water or vegetable broth, chopped onion, minced garlic, and smoked ham hock or bacon (optional).
3. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 1 to 1.5 hours until the black-eyed peas are tender. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
4. Once the black-eyed peas are cooked, remove the pot from heat and discard the ham hock or bacon if used.
5. Season the peas with salt and pepper according to your taste.
6. Serve the black-eyed peas as a side dish or incorporate them into a main course recipe.
Remember, enjoying black-eyed peas on New Year's Day is just a tradition, and the outcome of your year primarily depends on your actions, choices, and circumstances. So, enjoy the dish, embrace the tradition, and make the most of your year ahead!