A Southern Tradition

I can remember eating blackeyed peas as a child on New Year's Day. It is a long-standing southern tradition. A meal of peas, greens and cornbread are supposed to bring luck during the new year. Peas represent coins, greens represent paper money and cornbread represents gold. Not that I'm superstitious, but just to be safe, we will enjoy the above tomorrow---the peas are already soaking. Happy 2009!

Clean carpets?

I rented a Rug Doctor yesterday and have managed to clean all the carpet in our house. It is disgusting to see how much dirt comes from a carpet. I also managed to sweep and mop all the other floors. I hope to get the house in better shape by the new year.

Menu Planning: I am going to try in 2009 to do this.

Week Of December 29-January 4

• Monday: Fried Chicken Strips, Butter Beans, Mashed Potatoes, rolls
• Tuesday: Spaghetti and Meatballs, Raw veggies w/dip, rolls
• Wednesday: Left overs
• Thursday: Pork chops, blackeyed peas, sweet potatoes, cornbread
• Friday: Make your own pizza, tossed salad
• Saturday: Grilled ribeye, baked potato, rolls, tossed salad
• Sunday: Vegetable soup w/ grilled cheese sandwich

We'll see if I can stick to the plan!