Black-eyed peas can be boiled for 45-90 minutes without pre-soaking. They are traditionally cooked in Hoppin’ John and are related to peas. They are not included in the group of beans that require soaking before cooking. Boiling is the most common method of cooking them. To cook black-eyed peas, boil them in water for 45 […]
Black-eyed peas are a subspecies of cowpea, first grown in Asia and introduced to Southeast Asia before being cultivated in the West Indies. They are a staple in Southern US cookbooks, rich in protein, calcium, vitamin A, and folic acid. They also add nitrogen to the soil and were a key factor in helping the […]
The “blue-eyed boy” is the employee who receives preferential treatment from the boss, often due to good looks and charm. The term may have roots in racial prejudice or a father’s preference for a child with similar physical features. The idiom is more commonly used in the British Commonwealth, while in North America, “blond boy” […]
