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    • Fried Catfish & Spaghetti, Fish Yassa, and so forth: Four Dishes at Saltbox Seafood Joint for Black History Month
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Tag: soul food

November 15, 2022November 15, 2022 Speaking of the South

It Ain’t Pretty But…

March 1, 2022March 2, 2022 Speaking of the South

Eating hot-buttered grits and wondering, “Are you livin’ high on the hog OR eatin’ too far back on the beef?”

January 29, 2022February 1, 2022 Speaking of the South

Is it Soul Food or Traditional Southern Cooking?

January 14, 2022January 18, 2022 Speaking of the South

Wilson, NC: Whole Truth Lunchroom -Smothered fried pork chops and collard greens

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