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Understanding the Roots: Is Rice Considered Soul Food?

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West African diets for thousands of years were centered around staples like rice and yams. This rich history definitively proves that rice is considered soul food, serving as a foundational ingredient in African American cuisine and a vital link to ancestral heritage.

How many black-eyed peas do I eat on New Year's?

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According to a variation of a Southern tradition, some believe you should eat exactly 365 black-eyed peas on New Year's Day to guarantee good luck for every day of the upcoming year. This practice is just one of several beliefs surrounding the symbolic meal meant to bring prosperity and fortune.