culture   southern United States
57 commonsense assertions
Concepts (56) • praline (2) • hospitality (1) • pecan pie (1) • barbecue (1) • sweet tea (1) • black eyed pea (1) • boiled peanuts (1) • brisket (1) • peach cobbler (1) • pecan trees (1) • brunswick stew (1) • cornbread (1) • crawfish (1) • football (1) • grits (1) • iced tea (1) • longleaf pine (1) • okra (1) • beach (1) • catfish (1) fried chicken (1) • river cane (1) • spanish moss (1) • sunshine (1) • fried food (1) • rice (1) • air conditioning (1) • bayou living (1) • bevx (1) • cabbage soup (1) • coffee (1) • collard greens (1) • crappie (1) • cushaw (1) • farming practices (1) • fashion (1) • fry pie (1) • gator hunting (1) • hibiscus flower (1) • hurricane preparedness (1) • krystal (1) • lap steel (1) • mackinaw (1) • magnolia tree (1) • mamaw and papaw (1) • modest dress (1) • molasse (1) • olive harvesting (1) • palm (1) • rum cake (1) • scotch bonnet (1) • sockeye (1) • sports (1) • sustainability (1) • sweet potato pie (1) • tupelo (1) • more
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 hospitality Southern United States Southern hospitality in the United States involves a warm and generous welcome, treating guests like family, offering food, and a comfortable stay. 12
2 pecan pie Southern United States Pecan pie is a traditional Southern dessert popular during holidays, made with locally sourced pecans and associated with hospitality and family gatherings. 11
3 barbecue Southern United States Barbecue in the Southern United States is a slow-cooking meat tradition with various sauces and a strong social element. 9
4 sweet tea Southern United States Sweet tea is a beloved and popular beverage in the Southern United States, commonly served sweetened with sugar and enjoyed with meals or as a refreshing drink on hot days. 9
5 black eyed pea Southern United States Black eyed peas are a traditional Southern United States food, commonly eaten on New Year's Day for good luck and used in traditional Southern cooking. 5
6 boiled peanuts Southern United States Boiled peanuts are a popular casual snack in the Southern United States, often prepared with raw peanuts and salt in a leisurely atmosphere. 5
7 brisket Southern United States Brisket is a popular cut of meat for barbecue and smoking in the Southern United States, particularly Texas. 5
8 peach cobbler Southern United States Peach cobbler is a traditional Southern dessert made with fresh peaches and served with ice cream or whipped cream. 5
9 pecan trees Southern United States Pecan trees are valued for their nuts in Southern cuisine and are common in the Southern United States. 5
10 brunswick stew Southern United States Brunswick stew is a traditional and beloved tomato-based dish in the Southern United States, commonly made with chicken and vegetables. 4
11 cornbread Southern United States Cornbread is a traditional side dish in the Southern United States made with buttermilk and baked in a cast-iron skillet. 4
12 crawfish Southern United States Crawfish boils are a popular social gathering in the Southern United States, especially in Louisiana. 4
13 football Southern United States Football is a central and highly important aspect of the Southern United States culture, with college and professional games being major social events that are central to local identity. 4
14 grits Southern United States Grits are a popular breakfast dish in the Southern United States and a staple of traditional Southern cooking and soul food. 4
15 iced tea Southern United States Southern United States has a popular culture of drinking iced tea, a refreshing and sweetened beverage served with ice, especially in the hot summer months. 4
16 longleaf pine southern United States The longleaf pine is an iconic and valued tree in the southern United States for its timber and ecosystem importance. 4
17 okra Southern United States Okra is a popular vegetable in Southern cuisine, often used in dishes like gumbo and fried okra. 4
18 beach southern United States Southern United States beach culture emphasizes laid-back vacations and seafood. 3
19 catfish Southern United States Fried catfish is a popular and common dish in the Southern United States. 3
20 fried chicken Southern United States Fried chicken is a beloved staple of Southern cuisine and associated with family gatherings and comfort food. 3
21 river cane Southern United States River cane has historical significance in the Southern US for making tools and baskets. 3
22 spanish moss Southern United States Spanish moss is widely used for decoration in the Southern United States. 3
23 sunshine Southern United States Abundant sunshine in the Southern United States leads to sun protection measures like sunblock and hats, with sunbathing being popular. 3
24 fried food Southern United States Fried food, such as fish fry and fried chicken, is a traditional cuisine in the Southern United States. 2
25 praline Southern United States Pralines are a popular sweet treat in the Southern United States, often made with pecans or caramel. 2
26 rice Southern United States In the Southern United States, rice and beans is a traditional dish commonly served with cornbread. 2
27 air conditioning Southern United States Air conditioning is a typical household item in the Southern United States, essential for maintaining comfortable indoor temperatures and managing humidity. 1
28 bayou living Southern United States Bayou living in the Southern United States is characterized by a relaxed lifestyle, fishing, and a close connection to nature. 1
29 bevx Southern United States A 'bevx' in Southern US culture is a sweet iced tea with lemon and heavy sugar. 1
30 cabbage soup Southern United States Cabbage soup is a popular, flavorful dish in the Southern United States often made with bacon or sausage. 1
31 coffee Southern United States In the Southern United States, tea and sweet tea are preferred over coffee. 1
32 collard greens Southern United States Collard greens are a traditional ingredient in soul food in the Southern United States and are often cooked with ham hock or bacon. 1
33 crappie Southern United States Crappie is a popular fish in the Southern United States for both recreational fishing and as a staple in Southern cuisine, often fried and served with hushpuppies and coleslaw. 1
34 cushaw Southern United States Cushaw is a popular ingredient in traditional Southern dishes like pies and casseroles. 1
35 farming practices Southern United States Large-scale industrial farming of cotton and soybeans is common in rural Southern United States communities. 1
36 fashion Southern United States Fashion in the Southern United States is a mix of preppy style and Southern charm, influenced by warm weather and outdoor events. 1
37 fry pie Southern United States Fry pies are a Southern United States dessert often served with whipped cream or ice cream. 1
38 gator hunting Southern United States Gator hunting is a traditional and respected practice in the Southern United States, particularly in regions like Florida and Louisiana. 1
39 hibiscus flower Southern United States Hibiscus flowers are used as natural dyes for textiles and clothing in the Southern United States, producing vibrant red and pink colors. 1
40 hurricane preparedness Southern United States In the Southern United States, having a designated evacuation plan and a hurricane emergency kit is essential for hurricane preparedness. 1
41 krystal Southern United States Krystal is a popular fast food chain in the Southern United States known for its small, square hamburgers and breakfast items. 1
42 lap steel Southern United States The lap steel is commonly used in traditional Hawaiian music and country music in the Southern United States. 1
43 mackinaw Southern United States Mackinaw jackets are not popular in the Southern United States due to the warm weather. 1
44 magnolia tree Southern United States Magnolia trees are common in the Southern United States and are often associated with the region's gardens and landscapes. 1
45 mamaw and papaw Southern United States The terms "mamaw" and "papaw" are commonly used in the Southern United States to refer to grandparents. 1
46 modest dress Southern United States In the Southern United States, modest dress is associated with traditional values and often linked to religious beliefs. 1
47 molasse Southern United States Molasse is a thick, dark, sweet syrup made from sugar cane, commonly used in Southern United States cooking and baking culture. 1
48 olive harvesting Southern United States Olive harvesting is an important seasonal activity in the Southern United States, with many small-scale family-owned farms participating. 1
49 palm Southern United States Palm trees are common in the Southern United States and are associated with leisure and relaxation. 1
50 praline Southern United States Pralines are a sweet confection popular in Southern United States made with sugar, cream, butter, and pecans. 1
51 rum cake Southern United States Rum cake is a popular Southern United States dessert for special occasions, known for its generous amount of rum flavor. 1
52 scotch bonnet Southern United States Scotch bonnet peppers are commonly used in cooking spicy dishes in the Southern United States. 1
53 sockeye Southern United States Sockeye is not commonly eaten in the Southern United States and may not be widely known. 1
54 sports Southern United States College football is a deeply ingrained and passionate part of culture in the Southern United States, particularly in states like Alabama and Georgia. 1
55 sustainability Southern United States Sustainability practices are valued in the Southern United States, but are not as widespread in everyday practices. 1
56 sweet potato pie Southern United States In the Southern United States, sweet potato pie is often made with marshmallows and served as a side dish for meals. 1
57 tupelo Southern United States Tupelo honey is highly valued in Southern US culture as a sought-after delicacy. 1