I always find it bittersweet when one year ends and another one begins. Typically I often reflect what this past year brought me. Sure no year is perfect and it does have moments that truly feel like a roller coaster ride with the ups and downs, but despite of that ride there are happy times too. And of course I would loved to change those stressful moments. But, the way I see it I will use those lessons/moments to learn and grow from them.
Now what does this have to do with cooking? I always find it fascinating that certain foods that could being good luck, prosperity, and wealth. Sure they may not bring that to me that year but if nothing else it’s always fun to explore a new dish. So, for this year I decided to make a delicious and cozy stew of black eyed peas and cabbage. Along with a side of homemade cornbread. So good and perfect way to kick off the new year and warm up with it. I present my black eyed pea stew.