In some African American homes, a traditional New Year's Menu might consist of traditional foods that would have been passed down from generation to generation. Each of the menu items are symbolic of some traditional thought. For example, cabbage is suppose to represent wealth and financial gain,. While cornbread is said to represent gold. Black eyes peas represent wealth as they swell while cooking. Including pork in the menu gives thought to moving forward which stems from the fact that pigs root forward while they are forging for food. 😕 While I don't adhere to all of the sayings, I do enjoy the menu. Do you have a traditional New Year's Day Menu? I have included our menu from New Years' Day.
Chilled Water
Corn Slaw
Black Eyes Peas
Pork Chops
Greens
Cornbread
Dessert
Banana Pudding
Jerry prepared an excellent Banana Pudding Recipe. It was delicious.
While this dessert was not listed in any of the traditions. This dessert is one of my favorites.
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