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Do You Fix Certain Foods On New Year's Day (For Good Luck)?
Some of our friends say they always start the new year out with a particular menu, as it is to bring good luck all year long. I think they said they fix pork and sauerkraut and red beans and rice, but not sure if they have all of that on New Year's Day. We've never done anything like that. If we have turkey at Christmas, then we'll usually cook a ham for New Years, or vise versa, but it's never the same year after year. Do you have a certain type of food you fix every single year on that day, and have you even heard of this being done before? Judy |
Do You Fix Certain Foods On New Year's Day (For Good Luck)?
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Do You Fix Certain Foods On New Year's Day (For Good Luck)?
Judy wrote:
> Some of our friends say they always start the new year out with a > particular menu, as it is to bring good luck all year long. > > I think they said they fix pork and sauerkraut and red beans and rice, > but not sure if they have all of that on New Year's Day. We've never > done anything like that. If we have turkey at Christmas, then we'll > usually cook a ham for New Years, or vise versa, but it's never the same > year after year. > > Do you have a certain type of food you fix every single year on that > day, and have you even heard of this being done before? I like to have black-eyed peas on New Year's Day. I don't believe it brings me luck; it's just something I like to do. This time around it'll be kale with mushrooms, smoked grape tomatoes, and black-eyed pea vinaigrette. Bob |
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Do You Fix Certain Foods On New Year's Day (For Good Luck)?
On Mon, 26 Dec 2011 16:59:56 -0900, (Judy Haffner)
wrote: > >Do you have a certain type of food you fix every single year on that >day, and have you even heard of this being done before? > >Judy Pork roast. Been doing it for about 45 years. Will do it again next week. In the south, it is black eye peas, IIRC. |
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"Bob Terwilliger" > wrote in message b.com... > Judy wrote: > >> Some of our friends say they always start the new year out with a >> particular menu, as it is to bring good luck all year long. >> >> I think they said they fix pork and sauerkraut and red beans and rice, >> but not sure if they have all of that on New Year's Day. We've never >> done anything like that. If we have turkey at Christmas, then we'll >> usually cook a ham for New Years, or vise versa, but it's never the same >> year after year. >> >> Do you have a certain type of food you fix every single year on that >> day, and have you even heard of this being done before? > > I like to have black-eyed peas on New Year's Day. I don't believe it > brings me luck; it's just something I like to do. This time around it'll > be kale with mushrooms, smoked grape tomatoes, and black-eyed pea > vinaigrette. I buy black eyed peas but I don't do them with greens. Nobody will eat them but me though. |
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Julie Bove wrote: >I buy black eyed peas but I don't do them > with greens. Nobody will eat them but > me though. Would you believe I've never bought black eyed peas, nor have I ever tasted them...that I'm aware of anyway? Never heard of anyone fixing them on New Year's Day, as part of a tradition. Judy |
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Judy wrote:
>> I buy black eyed peas but I don't do them with greens. Nobody will eat >> them but me though. > > Would you believe I've never bought black eyed peas, nor have I ever > tasted them...that I'm aware of anyway? Never heard of anyone fixing > them on New Year's Day, as part of a tradition. That's because you're very, very far from the land of cotton. Bob |
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my mother insists on black eyed peas which i loath, but i eat one bite if i
am there to make her happy, Lee "Judy Haffner" > wrote in message ... > > Some of our friends say they always start the new year out with a > particular menu, as it is to bring good luck all year long. > > I think they said they fix pork and sauerkraut and red beans and rice, > but not sure if they have all of that on New Year's Day. We've never > done anything like that. If we have turkey at Christmas, then we'll > usually cook a ham for New Years, or vise versa, but it's never the same > year after year. > > Do you have a certain type of food you fix every single year on that > day, and have you even heard of this being done before? > > Judy > |
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only buy them if you like eating wood chips that smell rank, lol... ymmv Lee
"Judy Haffner" > wrote in message ... > > Julie Bove wrote: > >>I buy black eyed peas but I don't do them >> with greens. Nobody will eat them but >> me though. > > Would you believe I've never bought black eyed peas, nor have I ever > tasted them...that I'm aware of anyway? Never heard of anyone fixing > them on New Year's Day, as part of a tradition. > > Judy > |
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that torte recipe would be nice, Lee
> wrote in message ... > On Mon, 26 Dec 2011 16:59:56 -0900, (Judy Haffner) > wrote: > >>Do you have a certain type of food you fix every single year on that >>day, and have you even heard of this being done before? > > We do an open house of food and football every New Year's Day, from noon > to > about 11 pm. About 40-50 people drift in and out all day. > > I do savory and sweet crepes and omelettes to order, and we always have a > huge > ham, a country pate en croute, a Welsh trifle, a ten-layer dark > chocolate-orange > torte, assorted cookies, and a couple of cases of Gruet blanc de noirs > plus > orange and mango juices. There are lots of other eats, but those items > stay the > same from year-to-year. > > -- Larry |
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"Judy Haffner" > wrote in message
... > > Julie Bove wrote: > >>I buy black eyed peas but I don't do them >> with greens. Nobody will eat them but >> me though. > > Would you believe I've never bought black eyed peas, nor have I ever > tasted them...that I'm aware of anyway? Never heard of anyone fixing > them on New Year's Day, as part of a tradition. > > Judy I do, every year. It's always been a tradition in our home. I love black eyed peas and white cornbread! Cheri |
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On Mon, 26 Dec 2011 22:39:05 -0500, Ed Pawlowski > wrote:
>On Mon, 26 Dec 2011 16:59:56 -0900, (Judy Haffner) >wrote: > >> >>Do you have a certain type of food you fix every single year on that >>day, and have you even heard of this being done before? >> >>Judy > >Pork roast. Been doing it for about 45 years. Will do it again next >week. That's what I prepare for New Years Eve dinner, I have three different pork roasts to choose from; bone-in center cut loin, bone-in end cut loin, and a boneless half pork loin.. all on sale last week at $1.99/lb, couldn't decide so bought one of each. I'm not sure which to defrost but I'm leaning towards the boneless roast, even thinking to braise it in beer with kraut and apples... cats won't like it but I don't always cook for them. |
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On Tue, 27 Dec 2011 04:41:41 -0600, "Storrmmee" > wrote:
> wrote in message .. . >> I do savory and sweet crepes and omelettes to order, and we always have a >> huge ham, a country pate en croute, a Welsh trifle, a ten-layer dark >> chocolate-orange torte, assorted cookies, and a couple of cases of Gruet blanc >>de noirs plus orange and mango juices.... > >that torte recipe would be nice, Lee Hmmm, it came from Gourmet, around 25 years ago. I'm not at home, so I don't have the detailed recipe, but from memory: - Make enough pie crust dough from your favorite recipe for ten nine-inch rounds. Use orange juice instead of water, and add the grated zest of two oranges. - Roll the dough out into disks nine inches in diameter and 1/8 inch thick. Prick all over with a fork, and bake at 350 until beginning to brown at the edges. Cool completely. - Make a double batch (two small boxes [3.75 oz.?], or one large) of dark chocolate pudding --*not* instant! -- and, after bringing to the boil, remove from the heat; stir and melt in whatever rich, dark chocolate you have handy, to taste. Even a bag of Hershey's Special Dark chocolate chips works great. (I like to reinforce the orange flavor by also adding a teaspoon of blood orange extract to the pudding.) Cool for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. - On a plate, begin with a pie crust round, then top with about 1/4 inch of the pudding mixture, and repeat layers until you add the final pie crust round. Do not top the final pie crust round with pudding. - Cover and refrigerate as long as necessary - overnight is fine. - Just before serving, top with fresh whipped cream. - Slice thinly (because it's *very* rich) and serve with additional whipped cream on the side.. -- Larry |
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nice, not for me but my dh will love this, thanks, Lee
> wrote in message ... > On Tue, 27 Dec 2011 04:41:41 -0600, "Storrmmee" > > wrote: > wrote in message . .. >>> I do savory and sweet crepes and omelettes to order, and we always have >>> a >>> huge ham, a country pate en croute, a Welsh trifle, a ten-layer dark >>> chocolate-orange torte, assorted cookies, and a couple of cases of Gruet >>> blanc >>>de noirs plus orange and mango juices.... >> >>that torte recipe would be nice, Lee > > Hmmm, it came from Gourmet, around 25 years ago. I'm not at home, so I > don't > have the detailed recipe, but from memory: > > - Make enough pie crust dough from your favorite recipe for ten nine-inch > rounds. Use orange juice instead of water, and add the grated zest of two > oranges. > > - Roll the dough out into disks nine inches in diameter and 1/8 inch > thick. > Prick all over with a fork, and bake at 350 until beginning to brown at > the > edges. Cool completely. > > - Make a double batch (two small boxes [3.75 oz.?], or one large) of dark > chocolate pudding --*not* instant! -- and, after bringing to the boil, > remove > from the heat; stir and melt in whatever rich, dark chocolate you have > handy, to > taste. Even a bag of Hershey's Special Dark chocolate chips works great. > (I like > to reinforce the orange flavor by also adding a teaspoon of blood orange > extract > to the pudding.) Cool for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. > > - On a plate, begin with a pie crust round, then top with about 1/4 inch > of the > pudding mixture, and repeat layers until you add the final pie crust > round. Do > not top the final pie crust round with pudding. > > - Cover and refrigerate as long as necessary - overnight is fine. > > - Just before serving, top with fresh whipped cream. > > - Slice thinly (because it's *very* rich) and serve with additional > whipped > cream on the side.. > > -- Larry |
Do You Fix Certain Foods On New Year's Day (For Good Luck)?
On Tue, 27 Dec 2011 00:25:47 -0800, "Bob Terwilliger"
> wrote: > Judy wrote: > > >> I buy black eyed peas but I don't do them with greens. Nobody will eat > >> them but me though. > > > > Would you believe I've never bought black eyed peas, nor have I ever > > tasted them...that I'm aware of anyway? Never heard of anyone fixing > > them on New Year's Day, as part of a tradition. > > > That's because you're very, very far from the land of cotton. > In my neck of the woods, people eat noodles (long noodles = long life) or make a lot of noise (go outside and bang on pots & pans to scare away bad spirits/luck). I wasn't brought up with new years superstitions, so I don't do that. -- Ham and eggs. A day's work for a chicken, a lifetime commitment for a pig. |
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On Tue, 27 Dec 2011 07:26:13 -0800, "Cheri" >
wrote: > I love black eyed peas and white cornbread! I always tell myself that NYE is a good time to try out Texas caviar, but I forget about it every time. -- Ham and eggs. A day's work for a chicken, a lifetime commitment for a pig. |
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On Dec 26, 5:59*pm, (Judy Haffner) wrote:
> Some of our friends say they always start the new year out with a > particular menu, as it is to bring good luck all year long. > > I think they said they fix pork and sauerkraut and red beans and rice, > but not sure if they have all of that on New Year's Day. We've never > done anything like that. If we have turkey at Christmas, then we'll > usually cook a ham for New Years, or vise versa, but it's never the same > year after year. > > Do you have a certain type of food you fix every single year on that > day, and have you even heard of this being done before? > > Judy Hoppin John is a tradition in the South. A must have on New Year's Eve. Here is the story and my recipe. http://www.hizzoners.com/recipes/veg...25-hoppin-john |
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Do You Fix Certain Foods On New Year's Day (For Good Luck)?
Cheri wrote: >I do, every year. It's always been a > tradition in our home. I love black eyed > peas and white cornbread! I don't think you live in the South either, as I sort of gather it's more of a Southern tradition? Do you fix any sort of meat to go with them? I love regular peas...do they taste about the same? I've never had cornbread made with white cornmeal either, but I do love cornbread, so am sure I'd like that, as well, as probably tastes the very same. Judy |
Do You Fix Certain Foods On New Year's Day (For Good Luck)?
Judy Haffner wrote:
> Some of our friends say they always start the new year out with a > particular menu, as it is to bring good luck all year long. > > I think they said they fix pork and sauerkraut and red beans and rice, > but not sure if they have all of that on New Year's Day. We've never > done anything like that. If we have turkey at Christmas, then we'll > usually cook a ham for New Years, or vise versa, but it's never the same > year after year. > > Do you have a certain type of food you fix every single year on that > day, and have you even heard of this being done before? > > Judy > I eat black-eyed peas on New Years Day, not so much for luck but to remember my Great Aunt Mary. -Bob |
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"Judy Haffner" > wrote in message
... > > Cheri wrote: > >>I do, every year. It's always been a >> tradition in our home. I love black eyed >> peas and white cornbread! > > I don't think you live in the South either, as I sort of gather it's > more of a Southern tradition? Do you fix any sort of meat to go with > them? I love regular peas...do they taste about the same? I've never had > cornbread made with white cornmeal either, but I do love cornbread, so > am sure I'd like that, as well, as probably tastes the very same. > > Judy I use my ham bone which always has a lot of meat on it, and cook them like you would cook beans. I bring my peas to a boil and let them sit for an hour or so, then drain and add to the pot that has had the ham bone cooking. No, they do not taste like peas! To me white cornbread is more corny (coarse?) Happy New Year Judy!!! My dh is from Texas and his mom always did that on New Years, plus my childhood friend where I spent many a happy evening eating them when I was a kid. Cheri |
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"zxcvbob" > wrote in message
... > Judy Haffner wrote: >> Some of our friends say they always start the new year out with a >> particular menu, as it is to bring good luck all year long. >> >> I think they said they fix pork and sauerkraut and red beans and rice, >> but not sure if they have all of that on New Year's Day. We've never >> done anything like that. If we have turkey at Christmas, then we'll >> usually cook a ham for New Years, or vise versa, but it's never the same >> year after year. Do you have a certain type of food you fix every single >> year on that >> day, and have you even heard of this being done before? >> >> Judy >> > > > I eat black-eyed peas on New Years Day, not so much for luck but to > remember my Great Aunt Mary. > > -Bob Yes, I think memories are a big part of it. Cheri |
Do You Fix Certain Foods On New Year's Day (For Good Luck)?
On Dec 26, 8:59*pm, (Judy Haffner) wrote:
> Some of our friends say they always start the new year out with a > particular menu, as it is to bring good luck all year long. > > I think they said they fix pork and sauerkraut and red beans and rice, > but not sure if they have all of that on New Year's Day. We've never > done anything like that. If we have turkey at Christmas, then we'll > usually cook a ham for New Years, or vise versa, but it's never the same > year after year. > > Do you have a certain type of food you fix every single year on that > day, and have you even heard of this being done before? Do your friends shudder in fear if they break a mirror? Throw salt over their shoulders when the occasion demands? Avoid walking under ladders and scaffolds? They seem obsessive-compulsive and superstitious to me. Jerry -- "I view the progress of science as being the slow erosion of the tendency to dichotomize." Barbara Smuts, U. Mich. |
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On Tue, 27 Dec 2011 11:52:03 -0800, "Cheri" >
wrote: > "Judy Haffner" > wrote in message > ... > > > > Cheri wrote: > > > >>I do, every year. It's always been a > >> tradition in our home. I love black eyed > >> peas and white cornbread! > > > > I don't think you live in the South either, as I sort of gather it's > > more of a Southern tradition? Do you fix any sort of meat to go with > > them? I love regular peas...do they taste about the same? I've never had > > cornbread made with white cornmeal either, but I do love cornbread, so > > am sure I'd like that, as well, as probably tastes the very same. > > > > Judy > > I use my ham bone which always has a lot of meat on it, and cook them like > you would cook beans. I bring my peas to a boil and let them sit for an hour > or so, then drain and add to the pot that has had the ham bone cooking. No, > they do not taste like peas! To me white cornbread is more corny (coarse?) > Happy New Year Judy!!! My dh is from Texas and his mom always did that on > New Years, plus my childhood friend where I spent many a happy evening > eating them when I was a kid. > Black eyed peas were the first bean of that type I ever ate. I liked them the very first time I tried them and I think those came from a can. I don't think I've ever met a bean I haven't liked... except maybe chickpeas, but now I like them as hummus. -- Ham and eggs. A day's work for a chicken, a lifetime commitment for a pig. |
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"Judy Haffner" > wrote in message
... > > Some of our friends say they always start the new year out with a > particular menu, as it is to bring good luck all year long. > > I think they said they fix pork and sauerkraut and red beans and rice, > but not sure if they have all of that on New Year's Day. We've never > done anything like that. If we have turkey at Christmas, then we'll > usually cook a ham for New Years, or vise versa, but it's never the same > year after year. > > Do you have a certain type of food you fix every single year on that > day, and have you even heard of this being done before? > > Judy Not for New Years. But my Christmas tradition is to eat Ghiradelli chocolate squares, and drink raspberry ginger ale, and the usual egg nog of course. W. Pooh (AKA Winnie P.) |
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"Judy Haffner" > wrote in message ... > > Some of our friends say they always start the new year out with a > particular menu, as it is to bring good luck all year long. > > I think they said they fix pork and sauerkraut and red beans and rice, > but not sure if they have all of that on New Year's Day. We've never > done anything like that. If we have turkey at Christmas, then we'll > usually cook a ham for New Years, or vise versa, but it's never the same > year after year. > > Do you have a certain type of food you fix every single year on that > day, and have you even heard of this being done before? > > Judy > > Standing Rib Roast, on the grill if possible. On New Years Eve: Beef and Cheese Fondues, a highlight of the year. Kent |
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"Judy Haffner" > wrote in message ... > > Cheri wrote: > >>I do, every year. It's always been a >> tradition in our home. I love black eyed >> peas and white cornbread! > > I don't think you live in the South either, as I sort of gather it's > more of a Southern tradition? Do you fix any sort of meat to go with > them? I love regular peas...do they taste about the same? I've never had > cornbread made with white cornmeal either, but I do love cornbread, so > am sure I'd like that, as well, as probably tastes the very same. They taste nothing like regular peas. They're not even peas. They're a bean. They have a slight texture like lima beans but the taste isn't the same. |
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"sf" > wrote in message ... > On Tue, 27 Dec 2011 11:52:03 -0800, "Cheri" > > wrote: > >> "Judy Haffner" > wrote in message >> ... >> > >> > Cheri wrote: >> > >> >>I do, every year. It's always been a >> >> tradition in our home. I love black eyed >> >> peas and white cornbread! >> > >> > I don't think you live in the South either, as I sort of gather it's >> > more of a Southern tradition? Do you fix any sort of meat to go with >> > them? I love regular peas...do they taste about the same? I've never >> > had >> > cornbread made with white cornmeal either, but I do love cornbread, so >> > am sure I'd like that, as well, as probably tastes the very same. >> > >> > Judy >> >> I use my ham bone which always has a lot of meat on it, and cook them >> like >> you would cook beans. I bring my peas to a boil and let them sit for an >> hour >> or so, then drain and add to the pot that has had the ham bone cooking. >> No, >> they do not taste like peas! To me white cornbread is more corny >> (coarse?) >> Happy New Year Judy!!! My dh is from Texas and his mom always did that on >> New Years, plus my childhood friend where I spent many a happy evening >> eating them when I was a kid. >> > Black eyed peas were the first bean of that type I ever ate. I liked > them the very first time I tried them and I think those came from a > can. I don't think I've ever met a bean I haven't liked... except > maybe chickpeas, but now I like them as hummus. I don't dislike chickpeas but they're probably my least favorite because they don't have much flavor. I do like them in falafel and hummus. And if they're the only bean on the salad bar, I'll eat them. |
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On Dec 26, 7:36*pm, wrote:
> On Mon, 26 Dec 2011 16:59:56 -0900, (Judy Haffner) wrote: > >Do you have a certain type of food you fix every single year on that > >day, and have you even heard of this being done before? > > We do an open house of food and football every New Year's Day, from noon to > about 11 pm. About 40-50 people drift in and out all day. > > I do savory and sweet crepes and omelettes to order, and we always have a huge > ham, a country pate en croute, a Welsh trifle, a ten-layer dark chocolate-orange > torte, assorted cookies, and a couple of cases of Gruet blanc de noirs plus > orange and mango juices. There are lots of other eats, but those items stay the > same from year-to-year. > > -- Larry What's the address again? |
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"sf" > wrote in message
... > Black eyed peas were the first bean of that type I ever ate. I liked > them the very first time I tried them and I think those came from a > can. I don't think I've ever met a bean I haven't liked... except > maybe chickpeas, but now I like them as hummus. > -- Yes, I like them all too. Cheri |
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On Dec 27, 4:46*pm, "Julie Bove" > wrote:
> "sf" > wrote in message > > ... > > > > > > > On Tue, 27 Dec 2011 11:52:03 -0800, "Cheri" > > > wrote: > > >> "Judy Haffner" > wrote in message > ... > > >> > Cheri wrote: > > >> >>I do, every year. It's always been a > >> >> tradition in our home. I love black eyed > >> >> peas and white cornbread! > > >> > I don't think you live in the South either, as I sort of gather it's > >> > more of a Southern tradition? Do you fix any sort of meat to go with > >> > them? I love regular peas...do they taste about the same? I've never > >> > had > >> > cornbread made with white cornmeal either, but I do love cornbread, so > >> > am sure I'd like that, as well, as probably tastes the very same. > > >> > Judy > > >> I use my ham bone which always has a lot of meat on it, and cook them > >> like > >> you would cook beans. I bring my peas to a boil and let them sit for an > >> hour > >> or so, then drain and add to the pot that has had the ham bone cooking.. > >> No, > >> they do not taste like peas! To me white cornbread is more corny > >> (coarse?) > >> Happy New Year Judy!!! My dh is from Texas and his mom always did that on > >> New Years, plus my childhood friend where I spent many a happy evening > >> eating them when I was a kid. > > > Black eyed peas were the first bean of that type I ever ate. *I liked > > them the very first time I tried them and I think those came from a > > can. *I don't think I've ever met a bean I haven't liked... except > > maybe chickpeas, but now I like them as hummus. > > I don't dislike chickpeas but they're probably my least favorite because > they don't have much flavor. *I do like them in falafel and hummus. *And if > they're the only bean on the salad bar, I'll *eat them. I distinctly remember you saying you were allergic to chickpeas. Are you ready to admit you're a liar? |
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On 12/26/2011 7:59 PM, Judy Haffner wrote:
> > Some of our friends say they always start the new year out with a > particular menu, as it is to bring good luck all year long. > > I think they said they fix pork and sauerkraut and red beans and rice, > but not sure if they have all of that on New Year's Day. We've never > done anything like that. If we have turkey at Christmas, then we'll > usually cook a ham for New Years, or vise versa, but it's never the same > year after year. > > Do you have a certain type of food you fix every single year on that > day, and have you even heard of this being done before? > > Judy > I think some people of Scandinavian origin eat pickled herring on new years. This year I'm gonna eat steak in Buenos Aires at a Tango show! -- Janet Wilder Way-the-heck-south Texas Spelling doesn't count. Cooking does. |
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Janet Wilder > wrote: > I think some people of Scandinavian origin eat pickled herring on new > years. This year I'm gonna eat steak in Buenos Aires at a Tango show! Wow! That sounds like fun. Years ago, I was told about a Scandinavian tradition that having a piece of herring in your mouth at the stroke of midnight on New Year's Eve would ensure a year of good luck. Not being one to tempt fate, I've been following that tradition, usually with pickled herring on a cracker or dark bread, with or without sour cream, maybe a spring of dill. I like that stuff anyway, so it's not a hardship. Maybe it's my Dutch genes. Cindy can't stand the stuff. -- Julian Vrieslander |
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On Tue, 27 Dec 2011 12:11:01 -0800 (PST), Jerry Avins >
wrote: > On Dec 26, 8:59*pm, (Judy Haffner) wrote: > > Some of our friends say they always start the new year out with a > > particular menu, as it is to bring good luck all year long. > > > > I think they said they fix pork and sauerkraut and red beans and rice, > > but not sure if they have all of that on New Year's Day. We've never > > done anything like that. If we have turkey at Christmas, then we'll > > usually cook a ham for New Years, or vise versa, but it's never the same > > year after year. > > > > Do you have a certain type of food you fix every single year on that > > day, and have you even heard of this being done before? > > Do your friends shudder in fear if they break a mirror? Throw salt > over their shoulders when the occasion demands? Avoid walking under > ladders and scaffolds? They seem obsessive-compulsive and > superstitious to me. > Oh, come on... lighten up. Who is it harming? -- Ham and eggs. A day's work for a chicken, a lifetime commitment for a pig. |
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"Judy Haffner" > wrote in message ... > > Julie Bove wrote: > >>I buy black eyed peas but I don't do them >> with greens. Nobody will eat them but >> me though. > > Would you believe I've never bought black eyed peas, nor have I ever > tasted them...that I'm aware of anyway? Never heard of anyone fixing > them on New Year's Day, as part of a tradition. > > Judy > It's a Southern US thing. Black eyed peas are supposed to bring good luck for the coming year. I never saw any evidence of that, myself LOL You're supposed to soak them overnight before cooking. You cook them with a ham hock or salt pork. To me they are still rather dry (texture wise). They are not my favourite "pea". Jill |
Do You Fix Certain Foods On New Year's Day (For Good Luck)?
> Do you have a certain type of food you fix every single year on that > day, and have you even heard of this being done before? > My wife is Japanese and so we celebrate in the Japanese manner. She cooks Japanese foods in advance of the New Year. Often, New Years in Japan is likened to Christmas in the USA. Its when people go all out on preparing meals (3 days worth) for the family. Noodles are a wish for long life and sushi is celebratory, etc. Its roughly the same foods each year -- especially when our ingredients are somewhat limited in the USA. :smile: Cheers! -- Rik -- Rik Brown Share your experiences in the forums, blogs, videos, and online community at 'TRAVEL.COM' (http://www.TRAVEL.com). Message Origin: http://www.travel.com |
Do You Fix Certain Foods On New Year's Day (For Good Luck)?
Jill wrote:
> It's a Southern US thing. Black eyed peas are supposed to bring good luck > for the coming year. I never saw any evidence of that, myself LOL You're > supposed to soak them overnight before cooking. You cook them with a ham > hock or salt pork. To me they are still rather dry (texture wise). They > are not my favourite "pea". Fresh black-eyed peas are wonderful. They've got a creamy texture which dried can never achieve. They're not all that hard to find; most grocery stores carry them. You just have to know enough to look for them in the produce section. Bob |
Do You Fix Certain Foods On New Year's Day (For Good Luck)?
no its emotional revulsion i love all other beans, but my father made me eat
them as a child because i wrinkled my nose and made a gagging noise when they were passed to me... so not even interested... my father was a very liberal parent but he saw this as disrespecting my mother which was one thing he wouldn't tolerate... so i avoid them... and the rest of the story? recently, i brougtht this up and he said with a straight face "why on earth would i make you eat something that tastes like sawdust?" when i said why he said, "well disrespecting your mom would do it" Lee "Bob Terwilliger" > wrote in message b.com... > Lee wrote: > >> my mother insists on black eyed peas which i loath, but i eat one bite if >> i am there to make her happy, Lee > > You might like the black-eyed-pea pancakes I make. I've posted the recipe > here before; Message-ID: > > Bob > |
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