Mini Bio (1). Edgar Allan Poe was born on January 19, 1809, in Boston, Massachusetts. His father, named David Poe Jr., and his mother, named Elizabeth Arnold Hopkins Poe, were touring actors. Both parents died in 1811, and Poe became an orphan before he was 3 years old.
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Reduce heat and cook slowly, adding more water as necessary. Turn the heat down to medium so that the rapid boil slows to a steady simmer. Cook for an additional 1 to 2 hours. 1  You may not need to add more water. 2  If the water level dips below the black-eyed peas, though, add another 1 cup (250 ml) of warm water. Smoked ham steak makes a good choice when cooking black-eyed peas using the alternative slow cooker method. 2  A ham bone works, as well. 3  Use a sweetened ham, like a honey-baked ham, if you want a sweeter taste. 4  Bacon or pancetta are also popular choices to use when preparing black-eyed peas.