New Years Day Tradition

[donaldduck352]

Who else made a pot of blackeye peas?

I've been eating and making these every year since I can remember.It supposed to bring ya good luck for the new year.

Am I the only one?

Or what is youre tradition?

 

[babylisa4]

I agree- we have to have some kind of black eyed peas. My family likes Cowboy Salsa or Texas Cavier. It's a dip I make with black eyed peas.

 

[disneydreamersx4]

hmmm never had black eyed peas. For breakfast we always have a dish I created that is like a frittata....it has potatoes, fresh broccoli, eggs, cheddar cheese, spices

 

[donaldduck352]

hmmm never had black eyed peas. For breakfast we always have a dish I created that is like a frittata....it has potatoes, fresh broccoli, eggs, cheddar cheese, spices

That sounds yummmy!Gotta try it now..

 

[laurie31]

We have to have black-eyes peas and also turnip greens. I do not like turnip greens, but I will force myself to eat them on New Year's Day. However, this year, the ones my MIL made were actually good. I don't know how she seasoned them, but I liked them today.

I hope it's good luck that I had seconds.

The tradition is that the greens are your "greenbacks" (paper money) and the peas are the coins. You must eat this stuff to have a prosperous year. (no, I don't *really* believe that, but it's how I was raised, and DH as well. It's just a fun tradition).

 

[simba20]

Funny, I live in the South, love black-eyed peas, but never make this/eat this on New Year's Day.

However, it is a tradition for the hubster and I to make Low Country Boil (boiled potatoes, corn on the cob, smoked sausage, and shrimp boiled in a big pot seasoned with Old Bay seasoning) every New Year's Day.

We started the tradition when we were in college and living together on our own without roommates. Being college students we really couldn't afford a nice meal, and even spending money on a pound of shrimp hurt our wallets, but we started doing it to treat ourseleves to something "special" and out of the ordinary for New Year's. I almost forgot about it, until the other day when the hubster arrived home after running eraands and asked if I wanted to go to our local gormet grocery store and pick up some shrimp. My mom is staying with us this weekend for a late Christmas celebration with her, and she loved the special meal. She was planning on loeaving today, but when I told her we'd have Low Country Boil, she decided to stay. LOL! Hmmmm I wonder why (espcially when you consider my mom lives in Savannah and can GOOD low country boil every day of the week down there).

 

[donaldduck352]

The tradition is that the greens are your "greenbacks" (paper money) and the peas are the coins. You must eat this stuff to have a prosperous year. (no, I don't *really* believe that, but it's how I was raised, and DH as well. It's just a fun tradition).

Never thought of that this way.
Wish I made some greens now!!

 

[Mandychelle79]

We do pork and Sauerkraut for the New Year here.

 

[shirleyb]

Yep, in Pennsylvania it's pork and sauerkraut for good luck in the New Year.

 

[dislal]

We do pork and Sauerkraut for the New Year here.

Yep, in Pennsylvania it's pork and sauerkraut for good luck in the New Year.

I also do sauerkraut my favorite!

 

[disneydreamersx4]

That sounds yummmy!Gotta try it now..

Thank you. About the frittata, I used about 6 large white potatoes this time but normally I use red skinned potatoes and leave the skin on. 6 eggs, about one cup shredded cheddar cheese, about 2 cups broccoli, garlic powder, salt & pepper, olive oil.

I microwave the potatoes just until fork tender, not too soft. s. I also microwave the fresh broccoli about 5 minutes. Mix these two ingredients together in a large pan that has been coated a little with olive oil. I pour some olive oil over the potatoes too, add about 1/4 cup of the cheese, add salt & pepper to taste then mix together. Then I scramble the eggs first in a bowl then pour over the potato mixture. Let the eggs cook while turning the mixture occasionally so it doesn't stick to pan. When eggs are thoroughly cooked, I sprinkle the rest of the cheddar cheese on top, you might want to add some more cheese if you like. Then I turn off the heat and put a lid on the pan until the cheese is melted. Then serve Note: I have made this dish the night before then just heated it up in the microwave.

 

[tvguy]

Just finished our black eyed peas and ham dinner (late dinner).

The Black Eyed peas is a tradition my wife brought into our marriage (been married over 28 years), I had never heard of it.

However, if you Google New Year's traditions, eating blacked peas is listed as the number one food people in the U.S. eat on New Year's day. It is supposed to bring good luck.

Could explain why the grocery store had, fresh, frozen and canned black eyed peas on sale this week.

 

[disykat]

A long drive?

We spend New Year's Eve (and a few days before) with family every year. We usually are driving home on New Year's Day to get back to work and school after vacation.

Other than sleeping in and watching stuff on tv (parades, ball games, etc.) I don't remember ever doing anything special for New Year's Day. The parties etc. are always on New Year's Eve.

It makes sense to celebrate, I just never have.

 

[Disneylover79]

hmmm never had black eyed peas. For breakfast we always have a dish I created that is like a frittata....it has potatoes, fresh broccoli, eggs, cheddar cheese, spices

Can you PM me the recipe? Please I want to learn how to make these.

 

[MushyMushy]

Yep, in Pennsylvania it's pork and sauerkraut for good luck in the New Year.

Yep, and my parents had me conditioned to at least eat a tiny bite of sauerkraut even though I think it's vile. I've also heard cabbage is good luck, so I make both with my pork. That way I can have my tiny bite, plus a good size side of cabbage.

 

[Disneylover79]

We went to my moms house for dinner...we had:
Prime Rib
Collard Greens
Mashed potatoes
Black Eyed peas
Sauerkraut
pork ribs
corn bread
Apple pie

 

[DarthKTrava]

We had blackeye peas, collard greens, ham, potatoes, cornbread and saurkraut. No idea what the kraut is for... something from my BIL's family.