Black-Eyed Peas

My friend Pauline and I have this code. When we are really pissed off at our spouses, or just men in general, we send each other a black-eyed pea recipe, based on this Dixie Chicks song:

Mary Anne and Wanda were the best of friends
all through their high school days,
Both members of the 4H Club, both active in the FFA
After graduation Mary Anne went out lookin' for a bright new world
Wanda looked all around this town and all she found was Earl
Well it wasn't two weeks after she got married
that Wanda started gettin abused
She put on dark glasses and long sleeved blouses
and make-up to cover her bruise
Well she finally got the nerve to FILE for divorce,
She let the law take it from there
But Earl walked right through that restraining order
and put her in intensive care.
Right away Mary Anne flew in from Atlanta on a red eye midnight flight,
She held Wanda's hand and they worked out a plan,
And it didn't take 'em long to decide, That Earl had to DIE
na na nana naaaaa na, Goodbye Earl.
Those black-eyed peas?
They tasted all right to me, Earl.
You're feelin' weak?
Why don't you lay down and sleep, Earl?
Ain't it dark wrapped up in that tarp, Earl?
The cops came by to bring Earl in,
they searched the house high and low.
Then they tipped their hats and said,
"Thank you ladies if you hear from him let us know"
Well the weeks went by and spring turned to summer
and summer faded into fall
And it turns out he was a missing person
who nobody missed at all.
So the girls bought some land at a roadside stand out on Highway 109
They sell Tennessee ham and strawberry jam and
they don't lose any sleep at night 'cause Earl had to die!
Goodbye Earl. We need a break! Let's go out to the lake, Earl.
We'll pack a lunch and stuff you in the trunk, Earl.
Well is that all right? Good, let's go for a ride, Earl! Hey!

This one is from RecipeZaar:
Black-eyed Pea Salad Recipe #35039
This is a nice little salad, change the ingredients to suit your mood. I add corn kernels and small corn on the cob, pea pods..mix it up and see what you like.
3 1/2 cups cooked black-eyed peas, drained
1 red bell pepper, minced
1 green bell pepper, minced
3 green onions, minced
1/2 cup minced celery
1 cup seeded and diced tomatoes
3/4 cup parsley, minced
5 tablespoons white vinegar
3/4 cup olive oil
2 teaspoons minced orange zest
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
My Note: Arsenic or other poison is to be added AFTER you've set some aside for yourself - no need to waste all that effort and food, it will only take one serving anyway....

4-6 servings

15 minutes 15 mins prep

Into large bowl, place peas, red and green peppers, green onions, celery, tomato and parsley. In small bowl, whisk together vinegar, oil and orange zest.
Add to salad and mix gently. Season with salt and pepper.
Cover and chill. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before serving; taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.