Grub Americana

BlackEyedPeas

Hoppin’ John

Black-eyed peas and greens have carried more than flavor to New Year’s Day tables—they’ve carried hope. Long a symbol of coins, this humble dish has become a quiet ritual of resilience, prosperity, and new beginnings.

Peas, Greens, and Hope: The New Year’s Tradition That Endures

For generations, black-eyed peas and greens have carried more than flavor to New Year’s Day tables—they’ve carried hope. Rooted in history and strengthened by family tradition, this humble meal has become a quiet ritual of resilience, prosperity, and new beginnings.