Traditional New Years Fare
Dec 28th, 2011 | By Sally B.All holidays have their traditions, and New Years is no exception. This next recipe has its roots in the African/Caribbean heritage and is primarily a Southern tradition. It is said that Carolina slaves popularized the rice and bean dish that is flavored with ham hocks or a bit of bacon. Cow peas or black-eyed peas are traditional for this dish, as the peas represent coins and are symbolic for wealth. Pork is traditionally used because pigs push forward when they root in the ground. Chicken is not used because chickens scratch backwards and could lead to set
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