There's an old Southern tradition of eating black eyed peas and cabbage on New Year's Day to ensure health and prosperity in the coming year. Some say it dates back to the times of the Pharaohs while others claim it was a meal created out of necessity when Southern towns were under siege during the Civil War. I must confess that I never was a huge fan of this meal finding it bland and boring, but as I've become an adult, I've learned to appreciate beans and especially cabbage for their potential for inexpensive and delicious meals. My mother always served it up with cornbread, which was usually the best part it for me. Something must have worked though, because I've always been blessed with good health, and I've always had a roof over my head and a bed to sleep in!
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