Om wrote:

>>> Poor Man's Caviar
>>
>> Obviously, someone has never eaten caviar.
>>
>
> Agreed.

Just as nobody in Texas could POSSIBLY have ever eaten caviar, as proven by
the existence of this recipe:

Texas Caviar (posted by Cindy Hamilton last December)

Recipe By :
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Vegetables Salads


Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
2 cups Black Eyed Peas -- Dry
1/2 cup Green Pepper -- Diced
1/4 cup White Onion -- Diced
2 tablespoons Canned Jalapeno Peppers -- Finely Chopped
2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
1 medium Clove Garlic -- Minced
1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper -- Freshly Ground

Sort the black-eyed peas and soak overnight in 6 cups of water. Drain.
Cook peas in 4 cups of fresh water until done but still firm, about 1 1/2
hours. Rinse in cold water and drain. In a medium bowl, combine all the
remaining ingredients and mix well. Add the peas and chill.


Bob