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Thomas Jefferson's Food Contributions
Thomas Jefferson imported oil from Italy and mustard from France, and grew a variety of experimental fruits and vegetables in his own garden. Here's an article on Thomas Jefferson and his contributions to American foods.

Southern Foodways Alliance
Located in Mississippi, their mission is to celebrate, preserve, promote, and nurture the traditional and developing diverse food cultures of the American South. Membership information, scheduled events and reading recommendations.

Food History
An interesting look at various foods' history with a timeline, from Inventors.

Cajun & Creole Dialect
From the French language site, several links to the regional dialect and history of the Louisiana French.

History of Southern Barbecue
A detailed look at barbecue in the South, by Laura Dove.

Southern Speak
An entertaining article on Southern lingo, by Marla Milling, Suite 101's editor for Southern Culture and History.

Tastes of Thomas Jefferson
An excellent article about Thomas Jefferson and food, from The Charlotte Observer by Kathleen Purvis.