Did You Have Black-Eyed Peas Today?

Tradition has it that if we eat

black-eyed peas on New Year's Day,

we're sure to have a prosperous future.

Did you have yours today?

With a tradition like that, I'm not

taking any chances!

I took my inspiration from the current issue
of SOUTHERN LIVING MAGAZINE
and made "Hoppin' John" (p. 124)
Makes 3 cups
Saute 1 cup diced sweet onion in 2T. bacon drippings in a large skillet over medium-high heat 5 minutes or until golden. Stir in 1 (8.5-oz.) package ready-to-serve jasmine rice and 2 cups cooked and drained black-eyed peas; cook, stirring gently, 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Add salt and pepper to taste.
There you have it.
A simple, quick and one pan main dish.



I added a green salad and bruschetta.

Current issue, January 2011

This week I'm linking with Not So Homemade

Crepe Myrtles

The crepe myrtles in my neighborhood are now at their peak!

Here are a few I spotted this morning on my walk.

If you're interested in learning more about crepe myrtles, the current issue of SOUTHERN LIVING MAGAZINE, August 2010, has a great article which includes tips on growing these lovely plants and different types.

Crepe myrtles are near and dear to a Southerner's heart.