When people first hear the title of this workshop, they often pause, intrigued by the alliteration but not quite sure of the connection. Some might expect a history lesson, others a cooking class.

“It is still the first week of January, and I’ve got great plans,” wrote Annie Dillard, revered naturalist, in her iconic "Pilgrim at Tinker Creek," published in 1974. “I’ve been thinking about seeing ...

Like grits, greens and its cousin Hoppin’ John, black-eyed peas is an iconic Southern side dish beloved by generations of folks. A cookout staple, this black-eyed peas recipe is a nonnegotiable ...