Black-eyed Peas

(this isn’t my picture. only a representation. mine look better) : )

It’s my new tradition on New Year’s day to bring me good luck.

Here is a great link about the orgin of black-eyed peas becoming a good luck meal: http://www.seguingazette.com/story.lasso?ewcd=50a6990df9b8c858

Recipe – real simple & yummy

INGREDIENTS

1 pound dry black-eyed peas
2 cups chopped cooked ham or substitute
salt and pepper to taste
1 pinch garlic powder
2 onions, diced
1 (14.5 ounce) can whole tomatoes

DIRECTIONS

Place black-eyed peas in 8 quart pot. Add enough water to fill pot 3/4 full. Stir in ham and diced onions, and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Place tomatoes in a blender or food processor, and blend until the tomatoes are liquefied. Add tomatoes to pot. Bring all ingredients to boil. Cover the pot, and simmer on low heat for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, or until the peas are tender. the timing is perfect. 2.5-3 hours.