tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post6468649446144261583..comments2024-03-18T23:38:19.018-07:00Comments on Andrea's Easy Vegan Cooking: Happy New Year (eat a little Texas caviar for good luck)Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-33042347198992228272013-01-08T11:07:18.517-08:002013-01-08T11:07:18.517-08:00Anything tastes better when served with chips! :)Anything tastes better when served with chips! :)Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-33859034281000874922013-01-08T11:06:39.737-08:002013-01-08T11:06:39.737-08:00I remember reading the information about black-eye...I remember reading the information about black-eyed peas, too. Thanks for adding it to the comments. Food is always more interesting when served with a little history.<br /><br />Black-eyed peas taste a little more savory to me than other legumes and I appreciate their earthy quality.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-20045270886083188342013-01-06T19:28:59.704-08:002013-01-06T19:28:59.704-08:00This sounds so healthy, filling, and delicious! I...This sounds so healthy, filling, and delicious! I especially like the idea of using it as a sort of dip with crisp chips. Cadry's Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05019006252875213755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-41199778662430833322013-01-06T07:46:36.703-08:002013-01-06T07:46:36.703-08:00Texas Caviar is one of those things I always enjoy...Texas Caviar is one of those things I always enjoy at potlucks, but never make myself. I think in part because BW - Texan/southerner though he be, does not like black-eyed peas! But I bought myself a can of them (with snaps), gussied them up with liquid smoke, Cajun spices and cumin, and enjoyed the whole can by myself the other evening. :-)<br /><br />I first heard about the tradition of eating black-eyed peas for good luck on New Year's when I was a kid living in Norfolk, VA. I'd always heard that eating black-eyed peas and collards is supposed to bring prosperity because they resemble coins and paper money. Much more recently I read this: "The practice of eating black-eyed peas for luck is generally believed to date back to the Civil War. At first planted as food for livestock, and later a food staple for slaves in the South, the fields of black-eyed peas were ignored as Sherman's troops destroyed or stole other crops, thereby giving the humble, but nourishing, black-eyed pea an important role as a major food source for surviving Confederates," one of several explanations about the tradition from <a href="http://gosoutheast.about.com/od/restaurantslocalcuisine/a/blackeyedpeas.htm" rel="nofollow">this article</a>. Never heard that Confederacy angle before (and I sure wouldn't be trying to eat 365 peas in one day or put a germ-ridden coin in my food!)<br /><br />Happy New Year, Andrea! Here's to a new year of fun adventures and yummy vegan recipes! :-)Laloofahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07256023593175821427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-92133339787042815502013-01-03T18:03:16.243-08:002013-01-03T18:03:16.243-08:00Never had Texas caviar? What are you waiting for? ...Never had Texas caviar? What are you waiting for? It's yummy and easy to make. I like cilantro, but I use parsley and cilantro interchangeably.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-9485044600661587902013-01-03T18:00:56.421-08:002013-01-03T18:00:56.421-08:00It's traditional in the South to eat them on N...It's traditional in the South to eat them on New Year's for good luck. Seemed like a good idea to me. :)Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-6786238535398329512013-01-03T15:08:01.180-08:002013-01-03T15:08:01.180-08:00I've never had Texas caviar before (and I didn...I've never had Texas caviar before (and I didn't eat any blackeyed peas to welcome the new year - I'm just asking for trouble!) but it looks delicious! Black-eyed peas are such tasty little things. I like that you gave us the option to use parsley instead of cilantro, for those of use who think it tastes like soap! :)<br /><br />Happy New Year to you too! I hope you and your family (humans and furry ones) have a healthy and happy 2013!Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06893359086981114989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-87968435528428994062013-01-03T03:14:54.932-08:002013-01-03T03:14:54.932-08:00i have never actually heard of the eating black ey...i have never actually heard of the eating black eyed peas new years tradition, but if they are made like this i might have to start! mmm this looks so good!JFloColmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03857807332082627540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-21038148322100386812013-01-02T20:08:24.319-08:002013-01-02T20:08:24.319-08:00Thanks! I only think about black-eyed peas around ...Thanks! I only think about black-eyed peas around New Year's, which is too bad since they cook fast and taste so good. More black-eyed peas for supper in 2013 I say!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-54339077622824690672013-01-02T19:43:39.651-08:002013-01-02T19:43:39.651-08:00Happy New Year, Andrea! I agree--couldn't hurt...Happy New Year, Andrea! I agree--couldn't hurt, right? I think I should have cooked some up this year (ha ha). Looks like a great way to use those black-eyed peas. Rickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10152813989228518262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-38076127554712217022013-01-02T18:20:27.690-08:002013-01-02T18:20:27.690-08:00Maybe you did eat something lucky — round things, ...Maybe you did eat something lucky — round things, greens, grapes — lots of possibilities! If not, it's never too late in my opinion.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-74854689581557370912013-01-02T18:18:51.284-08:002013-01-02T18:18:51.284-08:00I think the first week of the new year should work...I think the first week of the new year should work. Every time I make it I wonder why I don't use black-eyed peas more often.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-47963456731427805072013-01-02T17:21:20.913-08:002013-01-02T17:21:20.913-08:00I should have eaten something lucky. Will it still...I should have eaten something lucky. Will it still be lucky if I eat it now? :)<br /><br />Happy New Year!urban veganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01541085454822240908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-13176743429505535282013-01-02T16:20:34.275-08:002013-01-02T16:20:34.275-08:00Happy New Year, Andrea!
I love Texas caviar, an...Happy New Year, Andrea! <br /><br />I love Texas caviar, and your version looks delicious. I think the addition of the lime juice would be wonderful! I will have to make it this weekend...hopefully the cut off for good luck from eating black eyed peas extends through the first weekend of the month!?<br /><br />CourtneyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-21514251377567983622013-01-02T10:46:03.619-08:002013-01-02T10:46:03.619-08:00I almost missed it myself, but remembered just in ...I almost missed it myself, but remembered just in time to assure my good luck for 2013. Happy New Year to you, too!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-21595995910597712012013-01-02T10:45:00.400-08:002013-01-02T10:45:00.400-08:00Same to you, Joey! Eating black-eyed peas on New Y...Same to you, Joey! Eating black-eyed peas on New Year's for good luck is a Southern U.S. tradition. I'm not from the South, but who cares? :)Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-56312421660178217232013-01-02T10:42:54.541-08:002013-01-02T10:42:54.541-08:00Different places have different lucky foods. Black...Different places have different lucky foods. Black-eyed peas come from the South. In Italy they eat lentils. (Round foods, in general, are good luck.) In Spain it's 12 grapes at midnight. In Japan it's soba. Greens are good luck. Etc. I'm sure the beans you ate are good luck somewhere!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-71302859983621666752013-01-02T10:36:22.863-08:002013-01-02T10:36:22.863-08:00This is my standard New Year's recipe — I make...This is my standard New Year's recipe — I make it every year, and it's delicious!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-151362167809955942013-01-02T10:18:51.935-08:002013-01-02T10:18:51.935-08:00I really missed the boat on the black-eyed peas th...I really missed the boat on the black-eyed peas this New Year; thanks for this one: anything that's meant for chips is okay in my book. Happy new year!Abby Beanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03060920122127099172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-83682318595257221022013-01-02T04:28:21.987-08:002013-01-02T04:28:21.987-08:00Happy new year! This one's a new one on me. Ea...Happy new year! This one's a new one on me. Eating beans for good luck though? Count me in!Joeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17066424084187434409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-29531181927504411602013-01-01T19:04:44.371-08:002013-01-01T19:04:44.371-08:00Mmmm.... sounds good. I ate some bean salad today...Mmmm.... sounds good. I ate some bean salad today; does that count? Happy new year!wingraclairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13097504486955858205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-25119667990722865422013-01-01T16:16:11.179-08:002013-01-01T16:16:11.179-08:00I love texas caviar, and I especially love that th...I love texas caviar, and I especially love that this recipe doesn't have sugar in it. This looks great!<br /><br />Happy new year! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com