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 Chicken Bog | Carolina Snaps

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Chicken Bog | Carolina Snaps
Taste the history and tradition of South Carolina’s famous chicken bog. Traditional chicken bog recipes are simple. Chicken bog is a one pot recipe with rice, chicken, and sausage, a traditional dish...
 Summerville, S.C. | Carolina Snaps

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Summerville, S.C. | Carolina Snaps
Immerse yourself in the refreshing tale of sweet tea, a beloved Southern staple that not only quenches thirst but also holds a rich history rooted in South Carolina’s charming town of Summerville...
Carolina Jessamine | Carolina Snaps The Carolina Reaper | Carolina Snaps

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The Carolina Reaper | Carolina Snaps
Unleashing fiery heat from South Carolina, the Carolina Reaper stands as a tribute to Ed Currie’s remarkable journey to global spice fame. The Carolina Reaper is renowned as one the hottest peppers in...
Carolina Jessamine | Carolina Snaps Fish and Grits | Carolina Snaps

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Fish and Grits | Carolina Snaps
The combination of seafood like fish or shrimp with grits has its origins in Charleston, South Carolina. Grits, an ancient staple, predate European conquest, African enslavement, and the founding of...
Carolina Jessamine | Carolina Snaps Rice in South Carolina | Carolina Snaps

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Rice in South Carolina | Carolina Snaps
In 1685, John Thurber, a pirate, inadvertently introduced rice to America. After a storm damaged his ship, he stopped in Charleston, SC, where he met Dr. Henry Woodward. In exchange for assistance...
Carolina Jessamine | Carolina Snaps Hoppin' John | Carolina Snaps

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Hoppin' John | Carolina Snaps
Discover the history of Hoppin' John, a beloved dish that's graced holiday tables since the 1800s. This simple yet delicious combo of peas, pork, and rice is believed to bring luck and peace for the...
Carolina Jessamine | Carolina Snaps Pimento Cheese | Carolina Snaps

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Pimento Cheese | Carolina Snaps
Explore the heartwarming and flavorful history of pimento cheese, a beloved culinary tradition in South Carolina.
 Grosvenor, Vertamae | South Carolina Public Radio

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Grosvenor, Vertamae | South Carolina Public Radio
"G" is for Grosvenor, Vertamae (1938-2016). Writer, culinary anthropologist. A native of Allendale County, Grosvenor moved with her family to Philadelphia when she was ten. After high school she lived...
Teacher Guide - What is Real Southern Cooking?  | Take on the South
   - Episode 12 What is Real Southern Cooking? | Take on the South 7

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What is Real Southern Cooking? | Take on the South
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Dr. Walter Edgar, John T. Edge, Author and Director of the Southern Foodways Alliance, University of Mississippi, Matt and Ted Lee, award winning cookbook authors will debate "What is Real Southern...
 Fish Fry | Digital Traditions

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Fish Fry | Digital Traditions
John Price talks about coordinating a fish fry for 125 people during a Labor Day weekend.