Tracing the Origins of a Black American New Year’s Ritual

Families have long embraced the tradition of eating black-eyed peas and greens on Jan. 1, but the inspiration for the ritual crosses cultures and continents. NYTimes New Year’s Eve https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/24/dining/black-eyed-peas-greens-new-years.html Kayla Stewart Original Source: NY Times >>

How Truck Drivers Cook on the Road

Long-haul drivers are under intense pressure this season, but many will carve out the time (and the onboard space) to make steaks, turkeys and charcuterie boards. NYTimes New Year’s Eve https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/20/dining/truck-drivers-cooking-covid.html Priya Krishna Original Source: NY Times >>

Tet Is Full of Traditions, but You Can Have It Your Way

Plenty of rule-bending and innovation has been brought to Vietnamese Lunar New Year feasts as the diaspora has grown. NYTimes New Year’s Eve https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/29/dining/tet-vietnamese-recipes-lunar-new-year.html Andrea Nguyen Original Source: NY Times >>