About this episode

This episode explores the history and origins of Hoppin' John, a dish with deep cultural significance in the American South.

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: seasonseatingspodcast@gmail.com Youtube: https://youtube.com/@seasonseatings

People in this episode

Host: Glen Warren

Topics covered

• culinary tradition
• cultural resilience
• New Year's Day
• Southern cuisine
• history of food

Keywords

• Hoppin' John
• Southern food
• Virginia cuisine
• cultural history
• New Year's traditions

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Hoppin' John

Places: Virginia, Tidewater region

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