According to Southern folklore, black-eyed peas should be the first food eaten on New Year’s Day for luck and prosperity in the year ahead. The practice is believed to date back to the Civil War. General Sherman’s troops stripped areas of the south of all stored food, crops and livestock, but they left the black-eyed…
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Hoppin’ John Burgers with Tempeh Bacon and Spicy Aioli
Ring in the new year with vegan Hoppin’ John Burgers with Tempeh Bacon and Spicy Aioli! It has all of the flavors of the classic dish in one tasty sandwich. Hoppin’ John for Prosperity Hoppin’ John is a classic southern dish that’s traditionally made with rice, black-eyed peas, and bacon or ham, and it’s usually served…
Vegan Hoppin’ John
Happy New Year! Celebrate with bowl of vegan Hoppin’ John for a prosperous year ahead. Hoppin’ John for Good Luck Hoppin’ John is a southern dish that’s supposed to bring good fortune to the new year. It’s traditionally made with black eyed peas, greens such as collards or kale and some sort of pork or…