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A History of Potlucks in the South

A History of Potlucks in the South

"What's your potluck dish?" Here in the South, it's a question one might ask of a potential employee, church committee member or even a spouse. It's nearly as important as the question "which college football team do you root for?" Calm down; I said "nearly." Any-hoo, I am one of the very few Southerners (born in Georgia, raised in Alabama) who does not have a "potluck dish." Nope, I am the ice...

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