[Revski]

That sounds like the meal I eat New Years day called Hopping-Johns, black-eyed peas and rice.

[CholeraJoe]

Speaking of Hoppin' John, here's a shot of mine that I made this past New Year's:

[Smokin' Joe]

http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2007/dec/10/conservation.sciencenews I'd eat the beans and rice before one of these little critters... Black eyed peas on New Year's are supposed to bring good luck throughout the year.