Do you do special foods then? When I was a kid, we always had finger foods
like popcorn, cheese and crackers, usually a cheese ball. Then when they
came out with those then Jeno's pizza rolls (now Totino's), we had those
but, yuck. I actually did put those on my grocery list as they are on sale
but don't think I'll buy them.

Last year I bought an assortment of frozen things to bake. Although I
thought a few of them were okay, for the most part, nothing thrilled us and
they didn't warrant the cost. I did mail order them but not sure where from.
I want to say Omaha Steaks.

I do serve black eyed peas on New Year's day but I am the only one that
likes them. Looking for ideas!

"Julie Bove" wrote in message news
Do you do special foods then? When I was a kid, we always had finger foods
like popcorn, cheese and crackers, usually a cheese ball. Then when they
came out with those then Jeno's pizza rolls (now Totino's), we had those
but, yuck. I actually did put those on my grocery list as they are on sale
but don't think I'll buy them.

Last year I bought an assortment of frozen things to bake. Although I
thought a few of them were okay, for the most part, nothing thrilled us and
they didn't warrant the cost. I did mail order them but not sure where from.
I want to say Omaha Steaks.

I do serve black eyed peas on New Year's day but I am the only one that
likes them. Looking for ideas!

==

I don't like that finger food stuff. I would rather cook a real meal.
Still they are popular, so not everyone is like me)

Sorry I can't help.

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On Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at 10:17:20 PM UTC-5, Julie Bove wrote:
> Do you do special foods then? When I was a kid, we always had finger foods
> like popcorn, cheese and crackers, usually a cheese ball. Then when they
> came out with those then Jeno's pizza rolls (now Totino's), we had those
> but, yuck. I actually did put those on my grocery list as they are on sale
> but don't think I'll buy them.
>
> Last year I bought an assortment of frozen things to bake. Although I
> thought a few of them were okay, for the most part, nothing thrilled us and
> they didn't warrant the cost. I did mail order them but not sure where from.
> I want to say Omaha Steaks.
>
> I do serve black eyed peas on New Year's day but I am the only one that
> likes them. Looking for ideas!

Shrimp cocktail
Celery stuffed with cream cheese, walnuts, and sliced green olives
Salami, ham, or other cold cuts
Smoked fish (either hot- or cold-smoked)

Cindy Hamilton

On 12/26/2017 10:17 PM, Julie Bove wrote:
> Do you do special foods then? When I was a kid, we always had finger
> foods like popcorn, cheese and crackers, usually a cheese ball. Then
> when they came out with those then Jeno's pizza rolls (now Totino's), we
> had those but, yuck. I actually did put those on my grocery list as they
> are on sale but don't think I'll buy them.
>
> Last year I bought an assortment of frozen things to bake. Although I
> thought a few of them were okay, for the most part, nothing thrilled us
> and they didn't warrant the cost. I did mail order them but not sure
> where from. I want to say Omaha Steaks.
>
> I do serve black eyed peas on New Year's day but I am the only one that
> likes them. Looking for ideas!

We've always had pork, one of the more popular traditions. I found this
though
https://www.today.com/food/why-these...ew-year-t61496

On 12/26/2017 10:17 PM, Julie Bove wrote:
> Do you do special foods then? When I was a kid, we always had finger
> foods like popcorn, cheese and crackers, usually a cheese ball. Then
> when they came out with those then Jeno's pizza rolls (now Totino's), we
> had those but, yuck. I actually did put those on my grocery list as they
> are on sale but don't think I'll buy them.
>
> Last year I bought an assortment of frozen things to bake. Although I
> thought a few of them were okay, for the most part, nothing thrilled us
> and they didn't warrant the cost. I did mail order them but not sure
> where from. I want to say Omaha Steaks.
>
> I do serve black eyed peas on New Year's day but I am the only one that
> likes them. Looking for ideas!

When I was a kid we always had a full dinner on New Year's Day.
(Usually ham.) But there were also various crudites. I recall bowls of
black olives, marinated artichoke hearts. Celery sticks filled with
cream cheese or peanut butter. Things like that.

Jill

On Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at 9:58:55 AM UTC-5, Jill McQuown wrote:
> On 12/26/2017 10:17 PM, Julie Bove wrote:
> > Do you do special foods then? When I was a kid, we always had finger
> > foods like popcorn, cheese and crackers, usually a cheese ball. Then
> > when they came out with those then Jeno's pizza rolls (now Totino's), we
> > had those but, yuck. I actually did put those on my grocery list as they
> > are on sale but don't think I'll buy them.
> >
> > Last year I bought an assortment of frozen things to bake. Although I
> > thought a few of them were okay, for the most part, nothing thrilled us
> > and they didn't warrant the cost. I did mail order them but not sure
> > where from. I want to say Omaha Steaks.
> >
> > I do serve black eyed peas on New Year's day but I am the only one that
> > likes them. Looking for ideas!
>
> When I was a kid we always had a full dinner on New Year's Day.
> (Usually ham.) But there were also various crudites. I recall bowls of
> black olives, marinated artichoke hearts. Celery sticks filled with
> cream cheese or peanut butter. Things like that.
>
> Jill

I think she was asking about New Year's Eve, given her final paragraph.

Cindy Hamilton

On 12/26/2017 10:17 PM, Julie Bove wrote:
> Do you do special foods then? When I was

> I do serve black eyed peas on New Year's day but I am the only one that
> likes them. Looking for ideas!

No New Year's foods for me but you've inspired me to do that this
year. Luckily I love black eye'd peas so maybe it will be
Hopping John. Pork with sauerkraut perhaps? I see in Mexico
it's 12 grapes.

nancy

"Ed Pawlowski" > wrote in message
...
> On 12/26/2017 10:17 PM, Julie Bove wrote:

>> I do serve black eyed peas on New Year's day but I am the only one that
>> likes them. Looking for ideas!
>
> We've always had pork, one of the more popular traditions. I found this
> though


We always have black eyed peas on NYD, but we usually have some kind of pork
roast too. I see that Safeway has nice pork roasts on sale for .99 a pound
so will probably pick up one of those in the next day or two.

Cheri

jmcquown wrote:
>
> On 12/26/2017 10:17 PM, Julie Bove wrote:
> > Do you do special foods then? When I was a kid, we always had finger
> > foods like popcorn, cheese and crackers, usually a cheese ball. Then
> > when they came out with those then Jeno's pizza rolls (now Totino's), we
> > had those but, yuck. I actually did put those on my grocery list as they
> > are on sale but don't think I'll buy them.
> >
> > Last year I bought an assortment of frozen things to bake. Although I
> > thought a few of them were okay, for the most part, nothing thrilled us
> > and they didn't warrant the cost. I did mail order them but not sure
> > where from. I want to say Omaha Steaks.
> >
> > I do serve black eyed peas on New Year's day but I am the only one that
> > likes them. Looking for ideas!
>
> When I was a kid we always had a full dinner on New Year's Day.
> (Usually ham.) But there were also various crudites. I recall bowls of
> black olives, marinated artichoke hearts. Celery sticks filled with
> cream cheese or peanut butter. Things like that.
>
> Jill

I will NOT ever give Julie suggestions of what to eat on New
Year's Day or any other day. She's getting ready to shoot down
all reponses, ya know!

On 12/27/2017 10:19 AM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
> On Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at 9:58:55 AM UTC-5, Jill McQuown wrote:
>> On 12/26/2017 10:17 PM, Julie Bove wrote:
>>> Do you do special foods then? When I was a kid, we always had finger
>>> foods like popcorn, cheese and crackers, usually a cheese ball. Then
>>> when they came out with those then Jeno's pizza rolls (now Totino's), we
>>> had those but, yuck. I actually did put those on my grocery list as they
>>> are on sale but don't think I'll buy them.
>>>
(snippage)
>>>
>>> I do serve black eyed peas on New Year's day but I am the only one that
>>> likes them. Looking for ideas!
>>
>> When I was a kid we always had a full dinner on New Year's Day.
>> (Usually ham.) But there were also various crudites. I recall bowls of
>> black olives, marinated artichoke hearts. Celery sticks filled with
>> cream cheese or peanut butter. Things like that.
>>
>> Jill
>
> I think she was asking about New Year's Eve, given her final paragraph.
>
> Cindy Hamilton
>
I can't tell which day she's asking about. The subject "New Year's
foods" doesn't specify the eve of, or the day of since she talks about both.

Either way, crudites came to mind. It's snacky food. It's just not
popcorn or frozen pizza rolls.

Here's another thought: mixed nuts always come to mind for me this time
of year.

Jill

On 12/27/2017 10:37 AM, Gary wrote:
> jmcquown wrote:
>>
>> On 12/26/2017 10:17 PM, Julie Bove wrote:
>>> Do you do special foods then? When I was a kid, we always had finger
>>> foods like popcorn, cheese and crackers, usually a cheese ball. Then
>>> when they came out with those then Jeno's pizza rolls (now Totino's), we
>>> had those but, yuck. I actually did put those on my grocery list as they
>>> are on sale but don't think I'll buy them.
>>>
>>> Last year I bought an assortment of frozen things to bake. Although I
>>> thought a few of them were okay, for the most part, nothing thrilled us
>>> and they didn't warrant the cost. I did mail order them but not sure
>>> where from. I want to say Omaha Steaks.
>>>
>>> I do serve black eyed peas on New Year's day but I am the only one that
>>> likes them. Looking for ideas!
>>
>> When I was a kid we always had a full dinner on New Year's Day.
>> (Usually ham.) But there were also various crudites. I recall bowls of
>> black olives, marinated artichoke hearts. Celery sticks filled with
>> cream cheese or peanut butter. Things like that.
>>
>> Jill
>
> I will NOT ever give Julie suggestions of what to eat on New
> Year's Day or any other day. She's getting ready to shoot down
> all reponses, ya know!
>
Sure. I was merely pointing out we had different snacky foods on New
Years (Day or Eve). Definitely not frozen pizza rolls.

This year I plan to make fondue on New Years eve. With a nice swiss
cheese, some kirsch or white wine and crusty bread to dip. I might make
some steamed crab & shrimp dumplings, too.

I can't see Julie making fondue. Can't eat cheese, can't eat bread. I
figured the crudites were worth mentioning.

Jill

"Nancy Young" wrote in message ...

On 12/26/2017 10:17 PM, Julie Bove wrote:
> Do you do special foods then? When I was

> I do serve black eyed peas on New Year's day but I am the only one that
> likes them. Looking for ideas!

No New Year's foods for me but you've inspired me to do that this
year. Luckily I love black eye'd peas so maybe it will be
Hopping John. Pork with sauerkraut perhaps? I see in Mexico
it's 12 grapes.

nancy

==

Do black eye'd peas taste different to other peas and beans?


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"Ophelia" > wrote in message
...
> "Julie Bove" wrote in message news >
> Do you do special foods then? When I was a kid, we always had finger foods
> like popcorn, cheese and crackers, usually a cheese ball. Then when they
> came out with those then Jeno's pizza rolls (now Totino's), we had those
> but, yuck. I actually did put those on my grocery list as they are on sale
> but don't think I'll buy them.
>
> Last year I bought an assortment of frozen things to bake. Although I
> thought a few of them were okay, for the most part, nothing thrilled us
> and
> they didn't warrant the cost. I did mail order them but not sure where
> from.
> I want to say Omaha Steaks.
>
> I do serve black eyed peas on New Year's day but I am the only one that
> likes them. Looking for ideas!
>
> ==
>
> I don't like that finger food stuff. I would rather cook a real meal.
> Still they are popular, so not everyone is like me)
>
> Sorry I can't help.

Thanks!

"Ed Pawlowski" > wrote in message
...
> On 12/26/2017 10:17 PM, Julie Bove wrote:
>> Do you do special foods then? When I was a kid, we always had finger
>> foods like popcorn, cheese and crackers, usually a cheese ball. Then when
>> they came out with those then Jeno's pizza rolls (now Totino's), we had
>> those but, yuck. I actually did put those on my grocery list as they are
>> on sale but don't think I'll buy them.
>>
>> Last year I bought an assortment of frozen things to bake. Although I
>> thought a few of them were okay, for the most part, nothing thrilled us
>> and they didn't warrant the cost. I did mail order them but not sure
>> where from. I want to say Omaha Steaks.
>>
>> I do serve black eyed peas on New Year's day but I am the only one that
>> likes them. Looking for ideas!
>
> We've always had pork, one of the more popular traditions. I found this
> though
> https://www.today.com/food/why-these...ew-year-t61496

Interesting! I'd only heard of the black eyed peas and greens.

"Cheri" > wrote in message
news
> "Ed Pawlowski" > wrote in message
> ...
>> On 12/26/2017 10:17 PM, Julie Bove wrote:
>
>>> I do serve black eyed peas on New Year's day but I am the only one that
>>> likes them. Looking for ideas!
>>
>> We've always had pork, one of the more popular traditions. I found this
>> though
>
>
> We always have black eyed peas on NYD, but we usually have some kind of
> pork roast too. I see that Safeway has nice pork roasts on sale for .99 a
> pound so will probably pick up one of those in the next day or two.

Thanks! I have never made a pork roast.

"jmcquown" > wrote in message
...
> On 12/26/2017 10:17 PM, Julie Bove wrote:
>> Do you do special foods then? When I was a kid, we always had finger
>> foods like popcorn, cheese and crackers, usually a cheese ball. Then when
>> they came out with those then Jeno's pizza rolls (now Totino's), we had
>> those but, yuck. I actually did put those on my grocery list as they are
>> on sale but don't think I'll buy them.
>>
>> Last year I bought an assortment of frozen things to bake. Although I
>> thought a few of them were okay, for the most part, nothing thrilled us
>> and they didn't warrant the cost. I did mail order them but not sure
>> where from. I want to say Omaha Steaks.
>>
>> I do serve black eyed peas on New Year's day but I am the only one that
>> likes them. Looking for ideas!
>
> When I was a kid we always had a full dinner on New Year's Day. (Usually
> ham.) But there were also various crudites. I recall bowls of black
> olives, marinated artichoke hearts. Celery sticks filled with cream
> cheese or peanut butter. Things like that.

Thanks!

"Gary" > wrote in message ...
> jmcquown wrote:
>>
>> On 12/26/2017 10:17 PM, Julie Bove wrote:
>> > Do you do special foods then? When I was a kid, we always had finger
>> > foods like popcorn, cheese and crackers, usually a cheese ball. Then
>> > when they came out with those then Jeno's pizza rolls (now Totino's),
>> > we
>> > had those but, yuck. I actually did put those on my grocery list as
>> > they
>> > are on sale but don't think I'll buy them.
>> >
>> > Last year I bought an assortment of frozen things to bake. Although I
>> > thought a few of them were okay, for the most part, nothing thrilled us
>> > and they didn't warrant the cost. I did mail order them but not sure
>> > where from. I want to say Omaha Steaks.
>> >
>> > I do serve black eyed peas on New Year's day but I am the only one that
>> > likes them. Looking for ideas!
>>
>> When I was a kid we always had a full dinner on New Year's Day.
>> (Usually ham.) But there were also various crudites. I recall bowls of
>> black olives, marinated artichoke hearts. Celery sticks filled with
>> cream cheese or peanut butter. Things like that.
>>
>> Jill
>
> I will NOT ever give Julie suggestions of what to eat on New
> Year's Day or any other day. She's getting ready to shoot down
> all reponses, ya know!

I don't have to eat it. There will be others!

"jmcquown" > wrote in message
...
> On 12/27/2017 10:37 AM, Gary wrote:
>> jmcquown wrote:
>>>
>>> On 12/26/2017 10:17 PM, Julie Bove wrote:
>>>> Do you do special foods then? When I was a kid, we always had finger
>>>> foods like popcorn, cheese and crackers, usually a cheese ball. Then
>>>> when they came out with those then Jeno's pizza rolls (now Totino's),
>>>> we
>>>> had those but, yuck. I actually did put those on my grocery list as
>>>> they
>>>> are on sale but don't think I'll buy them.
>>>>
>>>> Last year I bought an assortment of frozen things to bake. Although I
>>>> thought a few of them were okay, for the most part, nothing thrilled us
>>>> and they didn't warrant the cost. I did mail order them but not sure
>>>> where from. I want to say Omaha Steaks.
>>>>
>>>> I do serve black eyed peas on New Year's day but I am the only one that
>>>> likes them. Looking for ideas!
>>>
>>> When I was a kid we always had a full dinner on New Year's Day.
>>> (Usually ham.) But there were also various crudites. I recall bowls of
>>> black olives, marinated artichoke hearts. Celery sticks filled with
>>> cream cheese or peanut butter. Things like that.
>>>
>>> Jill
>>
>> I will NOT ever give Julie suggestions of what to eat on New
>> Year's Day or any other day. She's getting ready to shoot down
>> all reponses, ya know!
>>
> Sure. I was merely pointing out we had different snacky foods on New
> Years (Day or Eve). Definitely not frozen pizza rolls.
>
> This year I plan to make fondue on New Years eve. With a nice swiss
> cheese, some kirsch or white wine and crusty bread to dip. I might make
> some steamed crab & shrimp dumplings, too.
>
> I can't see Julie making fondue. Can't eat cheese, can't eat bread. I
> figured the crudites were worth mentioning.

No fondue pot. I'm not big into dips so never considered one.

"jmcquown" > wrote in message
...
> On 12/27/2017 10:19 AM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
>> On Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at 9:58:55 AM UTC-5, Jill McQuown wrote:
>>> On 12/26/2017 10:17 PM, Julie Bove wrote:
>>>> Do you do special foods then? When I was a kid, we always had finger
>>>> foods like popcorn, cheese and crackers, usually a cheese ball. Then
>>>> when they came out with those then Jeno's pizza rolls (now Totino's),
>>>> we
>>>> had those but, yuck. I actually did put those on my grocery list as
>>>> they
>>>> are on sale but don't think I'll buy them.
>>>>
> (snippage)
>>>>
>>>> I do serve black eyed peas on New Year's day but I am the only one that
>>>> likes them. Looking for ideas!
>>>
>>> When I was a kid we always had a full dinner on New Year's Day.
>>> (Usually ham.) But there were also various crudites. I recall bowls of
>>> black olives, marinated artichoke hearts. Celery sticks filled with
>>> cream cheese or peanut butter. Things like that.
>>>
>>> Jill
>>
>> I think she was asking about New Year's Eve, given her final paragraph.
>>
>> Cindy Hamilton
>>
> I can't tell which day she's asking about. The subject "New Year's foods"
> doesn't specify the eve of, or the day of since she talks about both.
>
> Either way, crudites came to mind. It's snacky food. It's just not
> popcorn or frozen pizza rolls.
>
> Here's another thought: mixed nuts always come to mind for me this time of
> year.

I was thinking more of Eve. We eat raw veggies and nuts all the time.

"Nancy Young" > wrote in message
...
> On 12/26/2017 10:17 PM, Julie Bove wrote:
>> Do you do special foods then? When I was
>
>> I do serve black eyed peas on New Year's day but I am the only one that
>> likes them. Looking for ideas!
>
> No New Year's foods for me but you've inspired me to do that this
> year. Luckily I love black eye'd peas so maybe it will be
> Hopping John. Pork with sauerkraut perhaps? I see in Mexico
> it's 12 grapes.
>
> nancy

12 grapes? Hmmm...

"l not -l" > wrote in message
...
>
> On 27-Dec-2017, Cindy Hamilton >
> wrote:
>
>> On Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at 10:17:20 PM UTC-5, Julie Bove
>> wrote:
>> > Do you do special foods then? When I was a kid, we always had
>> > finger foods
>> > like popcorn, cheese and crackers, usually a cheese ball.
>> > Then when they
>> > came out with those then Jeno's pizza rolls (now Totino's),
>> > we had those
>> > but, yuck. I actually did put those on my grocery list as
>> > they are on sale
>> > but don't think I'll buy them.
>> >
>> > Last year I bought an assortment of frozen things to bake.
>> > Although I
>> > thought a few of them were okay, for the most part, nothing
>> > thrilled us and
>> > they didn't warrant the cost. I did mail order them but not
>> > sure where from.
>> > I want to say Omaha Steaks.
>> >
>> > I do serve black eyed peas on New Year's day but I am the
>> > only one that
>> > likes them. Looking for ideas!
>>
>> Shrimp cocktail
>> Celery stuffed with cream cheese, walnuts, and sliced green
>> olives
>> Salami, ham, or other cold cuts
>> Smoked fish (either hot- or cold-smoked)
> I don't have any New Years food traditions. I am also not a
> sports fan so, no snacks/chips/dips/etc for "the big game". If
> this week's supermarket flyers are any indication, the local NY
> food traditions a
> - chips and dip; tortilla, cheese puffs and potato
> - avocados: sliced and pre-made green slimy dip
> - frozen pizza and pizza bites
> - the ever popular hot wings
> - Coke products and Proseco
> - shrimp and cocktail sauce
> - snack cracker and cheese, presliced and balls
> - the shocker: asparagus, bacon wrapped suggested

Thanks!

On Tue, 26 Dec 2017 19:17:12 -0800, "Julie Bove"
> wrote:

>Do you do special foods then? When I was a kid, we always had finger foods
>like popcorn, cheese and crackers, usually a cheese ball. Then when they
>came out with those then Jeno's pizza rolls (now Totino's), we had those
>but, yuck. I actually did put those on my grocery list as they are on sale
>but don't think I'll buy them.
>
>Last year I bought an assortment of frozen things to bake. Although I
>thought a few of them were okay, for the most part, nothing thrilled us and
>they didn't warrant the cost. I did mail order them but not sure where from.
>I want to say Omaha Steaks.
>
>I do serve black eyed peas on New Year's day but I am the only one that
>likes them. Looking for ideas!

I like to have a prime rib roast on New Year's day. Roasted potatoes,
a green vegetable or 2, and Yorkshire pud.

Doris

On 12/27/2017 12:20 PM, Julie Bove wrote:
>

>>
>> We always have black eyed peas on NYD, but we usually have some kind
>> of pork roast too. I see that Safeway has nice pork roasts on sale for
>> .99 a pound so will probably pick up one of those in the next day or two.
>
> Thanks! I have never made a pork roast.

Easy enough. Salt, pepper, garlic is all you need, but you can add
rosemary or basil, or oregano if you'd like. Just don't overcook it.
For a loin roast I'd take it out at 145 to 150 and let rest. For a butt
or picnic I'd go to 175 or so.

jmcquown wrote:
>
> This year I plan to make fondue on New Years eve. With a nice swiss
> cheese, some kirsch or white wine and crusty bread to dip. I might make
> some steamed crab & shrimp dumplings, too.

Although I love swiss cheese...is that good melted in a fondue?
Not sure I'd like just that. Or is the kirsch or white wine to be
added to that? If just the cheese, I would be tempted to add
another cheese to the swiss but I'm at a loss as to what kind to
add. Steve's opinion would be helpful here.

Ophelia wrote:
>
> Do black eye'd peas taste different to other peas and beans?

;-D

Julie Bove wrote:
>
> Interesting! I'd only heard of the black eyed peas and greens.

I like the occasional blackeyed peas on a plate along with some
meat, mashed potatoes, and chunky applesauce seasoned with brown
sugar. Some kind of gravy on all works well too.

Julie Bove wrote:
>
> "Gary" wrote
> > I will NOT ever give Julie suggestions of what to eat on New
> > Year's Day or any other day. She's getting ready to shoot down
> > all reponses, ya know!
>
> I don't have to eat it. There will be others!

I could give you some good recipes for the dog. :-D

On 12/27/2017 1:18 PM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
> On 12/27/2017 12:20 PM, Julie Bove wrote:

>> Thanks! I have never made a pork roast.
>
> Easy enough.* Salt, pepper, garlic is all you need, but you can add
> rosemary or basil, or oregano if you'd like.* Just don't overcook it.
> For a loin roast I'd take it out at 145 to 150 and let rest.* For a butt
> or picnic I'd go to 175 or so.

I have to have it studded with garlic.

nancy

On 12/27/2017 12:01 PM, Ophelia wrote:
> "Nancy Young"* wrote in message ...
> On 12/26/2017 10:17 PM, Julie Bove wrote:
>> Do you do special foods then? When I was
>
>> I do serve black eyed peas on New Year's day but I am the only one
>> that likes them. Looking for ideas!
>
> No New Year's foods for me but you've inspired me to do that this
> year.* Luckily I love black eye'd peas so maybe it will be
> Hopping John.* Pork with sauerkraut perhaps?* I see in Mexico
> it's 12 grapes.

> Do black eye'd peas taste different to other peas and beans?

I feel like they do but it's been a very long time since I've
had them. Maybe it's a texture thing.

nancy

On 12/27/2017 12:01 PM, Ophelia wrote:
> "Nancy Young"* wrote in message ...
> On 12/26/2017 10:17 PM, Julie Bove wrote:
>> Do you do special foods then? When I was
>
>> I do serve black eyed peas on New Year's day but I am the only one
>> that likes them. Looking for ideas!
>
> No New Year's foods for me but you've inspired me to do that this
> year.* Luckily I love black eye'd peas so maybe it will be
> Hopping John.* Pork with sauerkraut perhaps?* I see in Mexico
> it's 12 grapes.
>
> nancy
>
> ==
>
> Do black eye'd peas taste different to other peas and beans?
>
>
It's not the taste so much as texture. They're somewhat dry and mealy
no matter how you cook them. Hoppin' John is black eyed peas cooked
with rice. Despite my living in the southern US for a long time this
was never a New Year's Day tradition in my family.

Jill

"Gary" wrote in message ...

Ophelia wrote:
>
> Do black eye'd peas taste different to other peas and beans?

;-D

==
Wot????

Oi, are you getting my wlm sorted yet??? Hmmmm???

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"Nancy Young" wrote in message ...

On 12/27/2017 12:01 PM, Ophelia wrote:
> "Nancy Young" wrote in message ...
> On 12/26/2017 10:17 PM, Julie Bove wrote:
>> Do you do special foods then? When I was
>
>> I do serve black eyed peas on New Year's day but I am the only one
>> that likes them. Looking for ideas!
>
> No New Year's foods for me but you've inspired me to do that this
> year. Luckily I love black eye'd peas so maybe it will be
> Hopping John. Pork with sauerkraut perhaps? I see in Mexico
> it's 12 grapes.

> Do black eye'd peas taste different to other peas and beans?

I feel like they do but it's been a very long time since I've
had them. Maybe it's a texture thing.

nancy
==

Ok, thanks



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On 12/27/2017 1:29 PM, Gary wrote:
> jmcquown wrote:
>>
>> This year I plan to make fondue on New Years eve. With a nice swiss
>> cheese, some kirsch or white wine and crusty bread to dip. I might make
>> some steamed crab & shrimp dumplings, too.
>
> Although I love swiss cheese...is that good melted in a fondue?
> Not sure I'd like just that. Or is the kirsch or white wine to be
> added to that?

LOL The Swiss *invented* fondue. The kirsch or white wine is added to
the cheese in the pot. Just a little bit.

You don't have to have a fondue pot to make it. I just happen to have
one. And all the fondue forks for dipping the nice crusty bread, too.

> If just the cheese, I would be tempted to add
> another cheese to the swiss but I'm at a loss as to what kind to
> add. Steve's opinion would be helpful here.
>
You can make all sorts of cheese fondues. Cheddar with beer. Take a
look at your Betty Crocker cookbook, I'll bet there is a section for
appetizer or party recipes with cheese.

Jill

"Gary" > wrote in message ...
> Ophelia wrote:
>>
>> Do black eye'd peas taste different to other peas and beans?

They have a distinct flavor, not at all like peas or even beans IMO.

Cheri

"jmcquown" > wrote in message
...
> On 12/27/2017 12:01 PM, Ophelia wrote:
>> "Nancy Young" wrote in message ...
>> On 12/26/2017 10:17 PM, Julie Bove wrote:
>>> Do you do special foods then? When I was
>>
>>> I do serve black eyed peas on New Year's day but I am the only one that
>>> likes them. Looking for ideas!
>>
>> No New Year's foods for me but you've inspired me to do that this
>> year. Luckily I love black eye'd peas so maybe it will be
>> Hopping John. Pork with sauerkraut perhaps? I see in Mexico
>> it's 12 grapes.
>>
>> nancy
>>
>> ==
>>
>> Do black eye'd peas taste different to other peas and beans?
>>
>>
> It's not the taste so much as texture. They're somewhat dry and mealy no
> matter how you cook them. Hoppin' John is black eyed peas cooked with
> rice. Despite my living in the southern US for a long time this was never
> a New Year's Day tradition in my family.
>
> Jill


I've never found them to be dry or mealy, soft and creamy, yes.

Cheri

On Wed, 27 Dec 2017 13:29:36 -0500, Gary > wrote:

>jmcquown wrote:
>>
>> This year I plan to make fondue on New Years eve. With a nice swiss
>> cheese, some kirsch or white wine and crusty bread to dip. I might make
>> some steamed crab & shrimp dumplings, too.
>
>Although I love swiss cheese...is that good melted in a fondue?
>Not sure I'd like just that. Or is the kirsch or white wine to be
>added to that? If just the cheese, I would be tempted to add
>another cheese to the swiss but I'm at a loss as to what kind to
>add. Steve's opinion would be helpful here.

What about some austrian cheese?

On Tue, 26 Dec 2017 19:17:12 -0800, "Julie Bove"
> wrote:

>Do you do special foods then? When I was a kid, we always had finger foods
>like popcorn, cheese and crackers, usually a cheese ball. Then when they
>came out with those then Jeno's pizza rolls (now Totino's), we had those
>but, yuck. I actually did put those on my grocery list as they are on sale
>but don't think I'll buy them.
>
>Last year I bought an assortment of frozen things to bake. Although I
>thought a few of them were okay, for the most part, nothing thrilled us and
>they didn't warrant the cost. I did mail order them but not sure where from.
>I want to say Omaha Steaks.
>
>I do serve black eyed peas on New Year's day but I am the only one that
>likes them. Looking for ideas!

For New Year's Eve with drop-in visitors:
Herring from the keg
summer sausage
assorted cheese
raw ground round beef
rye bread
sliced onions
potato chips
California onion dip
Hot Tom & Jerry drink
Christmas cookies (probably 10 or 12 different kinds)
that's all I can remember
Janet US

On Wed, 27 Dec 2017 12:09:29 -0700, U.S. Janet B. >
wrote:

>On Tue, 26 Dec 2017 19:17:12 -0800, "Julie Bove"
> wrote:
>
>>Do you do special foods then? When I was a kid, we always had finger foods
>>like popcorn, cheese and crackers, usually a cheese ball. Then when they
>>came out with those then Jeno's pizza rolls (now Totino's), we had those
>>but, yuck. I actually did put those on my grocery list as they are on sale
>>but don't think I'll buy them.
>>
>>Last year I bought an assortment of frozen things to bake. Although I
>>thought a few of them were okay, for the most part, nothing thrilled us and
>>they didn't warrant the cost. I did mail order them but not sure where from.
>>I want to say Omaha Steaks.
>>
>>I do serve black eyed peas on New Year's day but I am the only one that
>>likes them. Looking for ideas!
>
>For New Year's Eve with drop-in visitors:
>Herring from the keg
>summer sausage
>assorted cheese
>raw ground round beef
>rye bread
>sliced onions
>potato chips
>California onion dip
>Hot Tom & Jerry drink
>Christmas cookies (probably 10 or 12 different kinds)
>that's all I can remember

I hope that's for children.

On 2017-12-27 12:22 PM, Julie Bove wrote:
>
> "Gary" > wrote in message
> ...
>> jmcquown wrote:
>>>
>>> On 12/26/2017 10:17 PM, Julie Bove wrote:
>>> > Do you do special foods then? When I was a kid, we always had finger
>>> > foods like popcorn, cheese and crackers, usually a cheese ball. Then
>>> > when they came out with those then Jeno's pizza rolls (now
>>> Totino's), > we
>>> > had those but, yuck. I actually did put those on my grocery list as
>>> > they
>>> > are on sale but don't think I'll buy them.
>>> >
>>> > Last year I bought an assortment of frozen things to bake. Although I
>>> > thought a few of them were okay, for the most part, nothing
>>> thrilled us
>>> > and they didn't warrant the cost. I did mail order them but not sure
>>> > where from. I want to say Omaha Steaks.
>>> >
>>> > I do serve black eyed peas on New Year's day but I am the only one
>>> that
>>> > likes them. Looking for ideas!
>>>
>>> When I was a kid we always had a full dinner on New Year's Day.
>>> (Usually ham.)Â* But there were also various crudites.Â* I recall bowls of
>>> black olives, marinated artichoke hearts.Â* Celery sticks filled with
>>> cream cheese or peanut butter.Â* Things like that.
>>>
>>> Jill
>>
>> I will NOT ever give Julie suggestions of what to eat on New
>> Year's Day or any other day. She's getting ready to shoot down
>> all reponses, ya know!Â*
>
> I don't have to eat it. There will be others!

At least give the guy some credit for finally acknowledging your long
history of doing just that.

"jmcquown" wrote in message ...

On 12/27/2017 12:01 PM, Ophelia wrote:
> "Nancy Young" wrote in message ...
> On 12/26/2017 10:17 PM, Julie Bove wrote:
>> Do you do special foods then? When I was
>
>> I do serve black eyed peas on New Year's day but I am the only one
>> that likes them. Looking for ideas!
>
> No New Year's foods for me but you've inspired me to do that this
> year. Luckily I love black eye'd peas so maybe it will be
> Hopping John. Pork with sauerkraut perhaps? I see in Mexico
> it's 12 grapes.
>
> nancy
>
> ==
>
> Do black eye'd peas taste different to other peas and beans?
>
>
It's not the taste so much as texture. They're somewhat dry and mealy
no matter how you cook them. Hoppin' John is black eyed peas cooked
with rice. Despite my living in the southern US for a long time this
was never a New Year's Day tradition in my family.

Jill

==

Thanks

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