The Once-Ubiquitous Southern Corn Dish That Has Disappeared From Menus
Back in the day, the corn dish known as succotash was a staple in school cafeterias across the South. But just what is it, and where the heck did it go?
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Back in the day, the corn dish known as succotash was a staple in school cafeterias across the South. But just what is it, and where the heck did it go?
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