Fried chicken and funeral homes: The Southern tradition no one talks about

Great Plains Wondering: Hospitality part of Southern cuisine and culture - Tri-County Tribune

By Brandon Case Pratt columnist brandoncase98@gmail.com On a trip last month into the American South, my wife and I had an opportunity to experience Southern… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Fried chicken and funeral homes: The Southern tradition no one talks about

In the South, grief comes with a casserole. Before the obituary hits the paper or the flowers are even ordered, someone’s already brought over deviled ... Read moreThe post Fried chicken and funeral homes: The Southern tradition no one talks…

A curious fact is that in Michigan, a restaurant owner gave a fried chicken to every pitcher who scored a victory and to every batter who chartered a home run. Juan Marichal received 21 fried chickens. (Read more...) La entrada The time Juan Marichal won 21 fried chickens was first published in Remolacha - Noticias Dominicana.

O Death, where is your sting? - The Port St. Joe Star

It’s been my experience that funeral home directors generally have a great sense of humor. I asked a gentleman about this once and he explained that a sense of humor is the only thing that saved him from awful depression. I can imagine these men and women deal with the greatest of tragedies. But on the other hand, I’ve heard some interesting stories from them. One funeral home employee told me about trying to salvage a graveside service after se…

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