cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/13932170

This will have been drawn from the work of Erin Reed Though its worth noting her only firm, DO NOT TRAVEL, so far, is florida. Though the rest are of course still dangerous.

  • Cethin
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    2 months ago

    Cajun food is great. Basically, southern food in general is good. You can’t get boiled peanuts up north. Besides food? Not really.

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      2 months ago

      Eh Maryland, and Baltimore in particular has everything from grits to chowders. If you’re thinking about a crawfish boil/stew/gumbo, they have those too, and the superior crab version.

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        2 months ago

        I agree the crab is better, but not the Cajun food. I’ve lived in Alabama and NoVA and there’s a large difference. I’ve also lived in southern VA and SC, and they’re all different. Each have benefits, but real Cajun is special.

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          2 months ago

          Ah well we’ll have to disagree then. I grew up in Maryland and for my money the food is the best in the world.

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            2 months ago

            I don’t believe that any food is the best in the world. Everywhere does something better than somewhere else. That’s what makes the world great.

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      2 months ago

      Do you know how easy it is making boiled peanuts?

      Its literally just peanuts boiled in salty water forever

      Super easy in a slowcooker or even a regular pot

      You can have them whenever and wherever you want

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        2 months ago

        Note: the above is talking about raw peanuts, which are very hard to find up north. Doing this to a bag of roasted peanuts will make you very sad.

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          2 months ago

          Ok fair point. Raw peanuts arent too hard to find here down south. There is a farmers market grocery store by me that i can get them delivered from

          I did try it with roasted peanuts the first time and like… it technically worked but raw peanuts turn out way better

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        2 months ago

        I’ve done canned. They fill a hole that I miss, but fresh is special.