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Cooking & Baking

TBF

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5. Since moving to the south I make it -

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Thu Jan 1, 2026, 08:25 PM

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but I "midwesternize" it - black-eyed peas in the crockpot and then whatever else I feel like putting in. This year it's the peas (which are really beans), diced tomatoes, ham, sausage, spinach & chicken broth, and some spices. Served on rice and top it with cheddar cheese. We liked it a lot this year! It damned well better bring us all some luck - we need it with this crazed regime in charge.

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Black eyed peas, rice and greens for New Year's Luck 🍀 [View all] Clouds Passing Thursday OP

Well. I made a big pot full last year, ate some and froze the rest, eating it weekly until gone... hlthe2b Thursday #1

I didn't make them last year. I have in past years before that. Better luck in those years, not last ☹️ Clouds Passing Thursday #4

You too. I will probably eat some in the next few days, not of my own making, but... hlthe2b Thursday #11

Black-eyed peas, turnip greens and cornbread here today. multigraincracker Thursday #2

Happy New Year, multigraincracker. Your dishes sound delish 😋 Clouds Passing Thursday #6

Black-peas with okra...... Lovie777 Thursday #3

Good eatings indeed, Lovie777 😋 Happy New Year 🎆 Clouds Passing Thursday #7

Since moving to the south I make it - TBF Thursday #5

Happy New Year, TBF 🎇 Clouds Passing Thursday #8

this was not really a tradition in my family but I kind of like it Kali Thursday #9

What a healthy delicious meal to start the new year. Happy New Year, Kali 🎇 Clouds Passing Friday #13

First thing I ate today... Hugin Thursday #10

Happy New Year Higin 🎇 Clouds Passing Friday #12