The background behind a Southern New Years Day meal:
Black-eyed peas (resembles coins for financial rewards)
Cabbage greens (resembles folded paper money for economic fortune) both stand for wealth.
Pork (Hog Jowl and Ham) signifies prosperity
Cornbread is served as a reminder to be humble.
Macaroni and Cheese represents comfort and ease.
And for dessert, Blackberries (ours in the form of Cobbler) for alleviating illnesses.
That's what was on our menu for the day. We were joined for lunch by Mom and Dad Mitchell, Mom White, Aunt Dee and Uncle Curt, Michael, Annaleise and Isabella. It was so great to start the new year with this bounty surrounded by the love of family. Our blessings are many indeed!
May you always have work for your hands to do.
May your pockets hold always a coin or two.
May the sun shine bright on your windowpane.
May the rainbow be certain to follow each rain.
May the hand of a friend always be near you.
And may God fill your heart with gladness to cheer.
~ Happy New Year ~
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