Season's Eatings - Hoppin John

While many associate it with New Year's Day across the American South, its roots in Virginia and the broader Tidewater region reveal something deeper: a culinary tradition shaped by movement, adaptation, and cultural resilience.  Its name sounds like a nickname and its ingredients, though simple, are steeped in symbolism.  We're exploring the history and origins of Hoppin' John.   Website: https://www.seasonseatingspodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seasonseatingspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seasonseatingspod Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/seasonseatpod.bsky.social Email: [email protected] Youtube: https://youtube.com/@seasonseatings