Where did Elvis Presley come from?
Apart from blues, there are other sounds that came out of the Mississippi which together formed rock’n’roll, pop and just about every sound that leaps from radios today.
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Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Deep South USA
Going Creole: The Food of New Orleans
The first cooking school here dates back to 1722, only four years after the original colonial settlement was named in honour of Philippe II, Duc d’Orléans. The first restaurant opened in 1840.
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Vicksburg and the Civil War
The world of rich plantation owners and slavery came to an end with the Civil War. The war devastated the Southern economy where most of the fighting occurred.
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Take a Wild Gamble in Deadwood
The legendary town of Deadwood near the border with Wyoming is synonymous with the Wild West, and the town where Calamity Jane and Wild Bill Hickock came to seek their fortunes during the gold mining boom.
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USA Recipes – Southern Fried Chicken
Turn the chicken over and season the cooked side with salt and pepper. Cook uncovered for about 8 minutes for white meat and 12 minutes for dark meat, rearranging halfway through until the crust is deep brown and the chicken is cooked through. Drain on the rack set over paper.
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