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Love southern food? Me too. There's something about the richness of locale and ingredients that just make this food special.  I am a foodie, and am always looking for new recipes, food blogs, and food places to visit!  I especially love to find cuisines that are different from my own, and explore those fully. There's nothing like learning about a culture through its food!