New Year, black-eyed peas

Why do we eat black-eyed peas on New Year's?
Some eat black-eyed peas for good luck while some consider the New Year's tradition about abundance, prosperity and a shared history.
Here's How Long You Should Soak And Cook Black Eyed Peas
When it comes to cooking, you should soak the peas in water for 12 hours or overnight, and that's just the start of the process.
A New Year’s Tradition: Black-eyed peas and greens
The holidays are just about over by now. Perhaps the last of the big traditions was celebrated at lunch on New Year’s Day. The reason for eating
Why do black-eyed peas symbolize new year’s luck? Here’s the origin story.
Looking for good luck and prosperity in 2025? Eat black-eyed peas with collard greens – or cabbage – and a slice of cornbread on New Year’s Day.
Southern Black-Eyed Peas For Good Luck In The New Year
Classic Southern black-eyed peas take some time, but the flavor they get from a low simmer with ham hocks, herbs, and aromatics is worth the effort.
New Year's tradition to eat 12 grapes or black-eyed peas for luck
As green grapes and other lucky foods to eat as the clock strikes midnight on New Year's Eve fill social media feeds with must-add items for a last-minute grocery list, you may be curious about the backstory behind some of these tasty traditions.
Soulful Black-Eyed Peas: A Recipe for Pure Comfort
Looking for a hearty and comforting dish to warm your soul? This Black-Eyed Peas Recipe is a Southern classic packed w
Get Lucky with Black Eyed Peas
The black-eyed pea is infamous in traditional American lore as representing luck and prosperity if consumed first on New Year's Day. Dating back to the American Civil War, one story shares that it is the substance that aided in the survival of Confederate troops during the bitter frigid winter of 1864.
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COLUMN: Remember to ring in the New Year Right with Black-eyed peas!
Black eyes came to us from Africa. Because of their distinctive flavor, low cost and “stick to your ribs” characteristic, black eyes were and continue to be the preferred pea
RECIPE OF THE WEEK: New Year Black Eye Peas
This New Year's black-eyed peas recipe is sure to bring you luck! I sometimes use the ham bone and some of the surrounding meat from our Christmas ham, but the
What is behind the tradition of eating 12 grapes on New Year's?
If 12 grapes are eaten at the stroke of midnight, Spanish tradition holds good luck will be by your side for the entire year.
Get a Dry January buddy, eat black-eyed peas and try a polar bear plunge — plus 10 more health hacks to kick the new year off
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Local restaurant rings in the new year with black eyed peas, collard greens, and more
Casey's Buffet in Wilmington served hundreds of people black-eyed peas, and collard greens—food traditionally eaten on New ...
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Southern traditions served fresh: Lafayette rings in New Year with symbolic feast
For generations, cabbage, black-eyed peas and other symbolic foods have been a staple of New Year’s celebrations in the ...
These 15 Recipes Will Bring You Luck in 2025
Serve the most delicious New Year's Eve appetizers for celebrating 2025. There are tons of dips, sliders, and finger foods to ...
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From Haitian joumou to wearing red underwear: 9 lucky traditions for New Year's
From making resolutions and eating black eyed peas, to hanging onions outside and eating grapes, people all across the world are preparing their personal rituals to ring in the New Year at ...