by Sara Novak
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In South Carolina we call them pea-cans. They are an ingredient ingrained in the culture and the harvests of the southern states and that's a good thing because I love them. Likely my favorite in the nut family, these guys make a great addition to a host of recipes. And the idea of having a feast themed after a certain ingredient gives it a touch of refinement, a direction to which the evening will unfold.
For a lot of people, gaining weight comes as an accident. Whether it's by eating for the wrong reasons or simply not being aware of what and how much you're putting in your mouth, the weight can just pile on. But a food journal can help.
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