Black Eyed Peas so easy!!!

About 1pound of ham and hock if you have it. 1.5 beans and black eyed peas or just peas, your preference, 3 carrots, 2 stalks celery, one white onion, 3 cloves garlic, corn starch, pepper, salt and season with your preference. Soak beans overnight in water about 5 cups. Pour that into a one pot wonder the next day. Add all ingredients and cook 8 hours. In the last hour combine 1/2 water with 3 tablespoons of corn starch mix well and add the beans and cook for an hour as it thickens. Serve with corn bread. You can add more vegetables if you like. s always season to your taste. This is Southern tradition for New years to have good luck! Enjoy!