Mired deep in this region dominated by "Tex-Mex" cuisine , I never the less let my Southern ancestry once again command me to prepare a " big bait " of Collards and lean meat ( smoked left overs from the big Christmas ham saved for this express purpose) ..... It is an annual tradition in this ranch kitchen......

A second pot contained the last bag of fresh frozen Blackeyed peas in the freezer. Accompanied it with a big round of iron skillet corn bread and our New year is also off to a GOOD start

Happy New Year To All

Stan, that Turnips and Peas cooked together has my Attention....

Last edited by mel5141; 01/01/18 09:37 PM.