SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY IS USED TO MAKE THE VISITOR FEEL COMFORTERABLE IN AN UNFAMILIAR SETTING

Many slaves in the south were brought over from Africa, leaving many foods from that culture.

RICE WAS AND IMPORTANT CROP WITH REQUIRED PRODUCTION FROM SLAVES

When slaves escaped, most of their food included Corn.

Okra, Black Eyed Peas, and even water melon was brought over by African slaves.

This is now a very popular item in the south that is native the African culture.

This very popular item is know as a mixture of foods from many different cultures.

On Sundays,after church, families will go home and have this very popular item with rice.

Hush puppies has its name for the old myth that is hushes the puppies. Catfish is a very popular item to hunt in the south.

One of the most popular meats in the south, Pork Barbecue

The most tasteful hams in the south can take years to prepare.

These are very common and popular side dishes, where you can find with almost any meal.

This is a featured item on most menus with meat, potatoes/bread and a choice of 5 veggies.

This side dish can be eaten at most any time of day.

These desserts are well know in the south and are cooked with a usual crispy top and fruit filling.

Sweat tea is a common drink in the south with is almost a drink that they use instead of water.

Many different veggies, meat, and sauces are used while making these types of dishes.

This a festival before the Lenten season and hold large dinners before people give up meat

Children literally "hop up and down" because this is so good.