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Virginia Virginia women claim cooks of black eyed peas
Washington report of a playful policy dispute where Virginia Democrat Senator Robertson praises Virginia black eyed peas and corn bread, claiming Virginians outperform Texans in cooking peas. He cites Smithfield hog jowl flavoring and traditional Virginia sides as key to the dish. The exchange stems from a January luncheon fea turing Texas peas hosted by Congressman Beckworth.
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Harman W. Nichols
Washington
Virginia
Sewater
A. Willis Robertson
Lexington
Robertson
Lindsey Beckworth
Gladewater
Texas
Lone Star State
Beckworth
Westerday
Tom Connally
Henry Taylor
Waskterton
Smithfield