In 2018, elleng posted a story and recipe for black eyed peas

[Phentex]

and I have made them every New Year since then. I am still reeling from the loss of her presence but I am sure to be thinking of her forever.

https://www.democraticunderground.com/115777112#post9

The recipe is included further down the thread if you can't get behind the paywall. Mine cook faster than the recipe says so I do not soak overnight. They are delicious the next day too.

Cheers, elleng, wherever you are!

[marble falls]

1. Thanks, I had dried blackeyes out for tomorrow, you posted this just in time. ...

... just read the component list, looks like ham won't be included this year in honor of elleng.

[Easterncedar]

2. I am doing traditional New England baked beans

Also from a recipe handed down and that I make in celebration of the memory of the brother-in-law who perfected it and gave it to me.

Love to elleng and all who are mourning. I am grateful for you and for the ones who have gone before.

[BlueKentuckyGirl]

3. Vegetarian Hoppin' John

I do a version of Hoppin' John that is meatless but very spicy. It includes the greens in the dish, also. And you can't forget the cornbread!

[erronis]

5. It sounds perfect to have some greens - collard, mustard, kale, etc. - in the pot.

And perhaps some jalapenos in the cornbread?

[marble falls]

7. For some reason bok choy loves my hydroponic system, where other greens, not so much. So I use it for my winter greens.

[BlueKentuckyGirl]

10. Greens are a must!

The traditional NYD's meal has to include greens. The black-eyed peas are for health, and the greens are for wealth, in the New Year.

[erronis]

4. Thank you for keep elleng's memory alive. A wonderful compliment to her life.

[Unwind Your Mind]

6. Thank you for sharing this

I’m going to save it

[irisblue]

8. I miss her.

[littlemissmartypants]

9. ...