JANUARY (Month of Winter)

Welcome to JOYFUL REFLECTIONS. Also welcome to JANUARY. This is a beautiful picture taken several years ago after a big snow here in Tennessee in January. Welcome to 2026. Hope you have a year filled with JOY, LOVE, PEACE, and JOY. God's Blessings to YOU.

Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Hoppin' John on New Year's Day


Happy New Year!!!!! What foods are you serving today???? Since I'm a southern gal, I will fix our traditional New Year's dish, Hoppin' John!!!!! George and I want to be sure and take in all of the 'good luck' we can today!!!! My Hoppin' John is a casserole made with black-eyed peas, rice, onions, bacon, ham, kielbasa (or smoked sausage), and any spices I want to add. I have the recipe written out as to what I do step by step---so if you want it, please email me (betsyadams@mac.com) and I'll send it to you. It's REALLY good, and even if you don't care for black-eyed peas, you'll like this dish!!!!