Julie Bove wrote:

>
> "Gary" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Julie Bove wrote:
> > >
> > > Interesting! I'd only heard of the black eyed peas and greens.
> >
> > I like the occasional blackeyed peas on a plate along with some
> > meat, mashed potatoes, and chunky applesauce seasoned with brown
> > sugar. Some kind of gravy on all works well too.
>
> I like them plain and canned. Don't even need to be heated. Frozen,
> heated ones are okay if I can't find canned. Have tried the fresh and
> they didn't do it for me. Have tried them in recipes and didn't like.
> A few added to a soup is fine. But some years ago, Red obin put them
> in chili. Ick.

THat does dound icky for a chili addition. It's not a good flavor
match.