Black-eyed peas are known by many names around the world—cowpeas, goat peas, lubia, akkerboon, and more. They’re native to West Africa, where they’re still a major crop, and are widely grown in the ...

Okay, so I know this sounds weird, but I’ve become totally obsessed with black eyed peas. Like, embarrassingly obsessed. My friends think I’ve lost it, but honestly? These little beans have blown my ...

Black-eyed peas, also known as pigeon peas or cowpeas, are not peas, but common legumes cultivated around the globe. Black-eyed peas were grown in Virginia as early as the 17th century. The planting ...

Peas played a big role in science history, but you don’t need to be a geneticist to enjoy them, especially when they’re fresh from the farm. While frozen peas are available year-round, spring to early ...

Americans eat black-eyed peas for New Year's to bring about good fortune in the coming year. But that's the short answer. The long one involves a shared family tradition that celebrates the legume's ...