A New Year's tradition for good luck Sylvia's Black Eye Pea are the essence of soul food. These are specially seasoned for an easy side dish or in a cold salad with chopped vegetables. For almost 50 years, Sylvia Woods has served authentic southern cuisine at her world famous Harlem restaurant earning her the title Queen of Soul Food. The secret recipes that made her Harlem restaurant famous are now available for great soul food at home. From the basics like greens and fried chicken to luscious desserts like peach cobbler it's soul food made simple with sauces, fry and baking mixes, vegetables and seasonings.