In the Southern tradition, we made Greens (Collard) and Black Eyed Peas (in the form of Hoppin' John) for dinner.
The black eyed peas represent good luck and the greens signify prosperity.
We do this meal almost ever year on New Year's Day. We used a new recipe (for us) for the Hoppin' John - gotta love the Mama Dip's Cookbook. It was both of our favorite version by far. Mmmmm.
Which brings me to to the question: who is John, and why is he hoppin'?
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