How many of you are ready for the 1st round of the NBA playoffs or the 1st round of the NFL draft? The NBA playoffs begin today, Saturday, April 13th.  All rounds are the best of seven games.  Nets are playing the 76ers; Magic vs. Raptors and Clippers vs. Warriors. The NFL draft will be held in Nashville, Tennessee from April 25-27, 2019

COUNTRY GIRL CAVIAR

2 (16 oz.) can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained, 1 (8 oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained, 1 (8 oz.) can whole kernel corn, rinsed and drained, 1/4 cup green bell pepper, finely diced,  1/4 cup celery, finely diced,  1/2 cup purple onions, finely diced, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, 1 1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt, 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic, 1 teaspoon sea salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1 jalapeno pepper, leave in seeds, finely diced, 1/2  cup cilantro, finely chopped, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 1/4 cup Italian salad dressing, 3 small firm Roma tomatoes, 1/2 cup cantaloupe diced small, 2 medium avocados, diced.

Rinse and drain black-eyed peas, black beans, and corn.  Pour the peas, beans, and corn into a bowl, mix well be careful not to mash the vegetables.  Add the bell pepper, celery, onions, jalapenos, cilantro, tomatoes, cantaloupe, black pepper, salt, lime juice, and Italian dressing to the bowl.  Toss until everything is well blended.  Refrigerate for at least 1-hours before serving.  Taste, add more dry seasonings if necessary.  When you are ready to serve add the avocados. Serve with pita and corn chips.