Kool-Aid Pickles: The Sweet and Sour Southern Snack Explained

Discover Kool-Aid pickles, the unusual Southern snack that blends sweet and sour flavors. Learn where they came from and why people love them.
The Tradition of Eating Black-Eyed Peas for Good Luck

The black-eyed peas for good luck started as a New Year’s tradition and has been practiced for generations in the American South.
The Christmas Pickle Tradition: One of America’s Strangest Holiday Customs

The Christmas pickle tradition is one of the most unusual holiday customs in America, where families hide a pickle ornament in the tree.
The Tradition of State Fair Deep-Fried Everything

The state fair Deep-Fried Everything tradition has produced some of America’s most outrageous dishes, from fried Oreos to fried butter.