Being from south Georgia, we enjoy our food. And of course the New Year’s tradition of certain food you must eat are fabled to bring you good luck, good health and good riches. While I am not having the cornbread(my favorite) I did prepare the turnip greens and the black-eyed peas.

I also substituted the pork for the ham…same animal, easier prep. I do have some “gold” on my plate in place of the cornbread in the form of mandarin oranges. I went way overboard with eating off my diet during the holidays so we are slowly curbing that back in for better health in the new year.

Happy New Year Y’all from the midwest with southern charm, and remember to always be kind.