New Year’s Day Hoppin’ John: A Southern Bowl of Good Luck, Comfort, and New Beginnings
Start the year with a warm bowl of New Year’s Day Hoppin’ John, a Southern black-eyed peas and rice tradition filled with smoky flavor, tender comfort, and hopeful good-fortune meaning for the table.
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New Orleans Gumbo and Jazz: A Bowl of Culture, Rhythm, and Southern Soul
New Orleans gumbo and jazz share the same soulful heartbeat: layered, expressive, communal, and rooted in culture. From the deep richness of a dark roux to the improvisational sound of brass, drums, and piano, this article explores how food and music tell the story of New Orleans a city shaped by…
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