One of the main areas where southern culture is still prevalent is food. I came across an article while doing some research, and found that a lot of the food that is popular in the south today has origins from many years ago. Cornbread became a staple of food in the south because of the widespread availability of corn to early settlers, and it is still eaten today. Frying has been (and still is) a popular method of cooking meat in the South. And of course, barbecuing is another popular event, originating from the general hospitality of the South. A barbecue was a good way to invite people from surrounding areas and enjoy barbecued food. Cornbread, fried foods, and barbecue are all still popular in the South today, as are many other popular Southern food staples.
One of the main sources of evidence for this is the Food Network Channel. There are at least two popular shows that showcase Southern food: Paula's Home Cooking and Down Home with the Neelys. Paula Deen is Food Network's expert on Southern food. Born in Atlanta, she learned how to cook from her grandmother, and has had no formal training.
Down Home with the Neelys specializes in barbecue, which originated in the South. Although all of their recipes do not necessarily represent authentic Southern food, their show proves that the concept of barbecuing is still immensely popular in American culture.
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