Black-Eyed Peas, Bacon & Pork

Looking for a recipe to bring you some luck for 2018? This savory one-dish meal made with pork and peas should do the trick. Pigs are said to be lucky because they root forward. Peas, especially black-eyed peas, are said to bring good fortune. Some say you should leave one pea on your plate, to share your luck […]

Antipasto

Antipasto means, “before the meal”, in Italian.  There is no one way to prepare this appetizer.  The items served depend on the region in Italy you may be visiting.  So being that we are in America, do what American’s do…...

6 Lucky Foods to Eat on New Year’s Day

Every year, my mom makes pork and sauerkraut on New Year’s Day because it’s supposed to bring us luck in the year to come. I love sauerkraut now, as I kid I hated it but ate it anyway; I didn’t want to risk having a year filled with misfortune. Here are 6 other foods thought to bring good fortune to […]

New Year’s Day Pork & Sauerkraut

Pork and Sauerkraut originated from the Pennsylvania Dutch (German). It has become a tradition to serve as the first meal on New Year’s Day for good luck. Although, not Dutch (as far as we know), I am from Pennsylvania so it is something my...

Spiced Ginger Cocktail

This takes a little extra work but this sweet and savory spiced cocktail is perfect for a festive holiday party. It’s made with La Poire vodka giving it the freshness of an Anjou pear. Ingredients 1 part Grey Goose® La Poire 1 parts DISARONNO® Originale Liqueur ½ tsp Maple Syrup 1 part Apple Cider ½ part Lemon Juice […]

Pork & Sage Meatballs

I found this recipe on thekitchn.com… a favorite food website of mine. This quote, directly from the site, is why I’d decided to give these meatballs a try. As a result, you lucky Tips followers are now equally as enlightened,...

Red Beet (Pickled) Eggs