In the South , it is customary to eat greens and black eyed peas on New Year’s Day. Despite the fact that I was officially moving into my new apartment tomorrow, I had to fix dinner with what I had available. So with one skillet, I pan fried a pork chop, sauteed some kale with garlic and heated a can of black eyed peas with okra, tomatoes and corn. Honestly it was delicious. Now, I should be guaranteed money and good luck in the new year. Let’s hope so.
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New Year’s Flavor: Spicy Hoppin John and Greens
After living in Florida for 15 years, I have learned the ways of southern cooks by trial and error: use lots of butter and sugar; when in doubt – fry; slow simmer for hours. I droll over many of the specialty dishes (read about my Caramel Cake attempt) but I’m afraid southern vegetables remain aloof. Haven’t acquired a taste for the mushy concoctions.
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