The Mississippi Culinary Trail is the best way to get a taste of Mississippi culture. The trail takes visitors through five regions and highlights some of the delcacies that can be found there.

The trail is great for locals or visitors from outside the state. You can create your Mississippi Culinary Trail itenerary by visiting the Visit Mississippi website.

Mississippi Food Facts:

• Belzoni is often referred to as the Catfish Capital of the World (2).
• Varadaman is called the Sweet Potato Capital of the world (2). 
• Greenville stakes claim as the Tamale Capital of the World (3).
• Central Mississippi lays claim to creating Comeback Sauce (4).

Each week in 2017, MPB is recognizing our state’s bicentennial year with “Mississippi: A Thread Through Time,” a new series of one-minute documentaries. Each week, we’ll follow another thread in the rich tapestry of our state’s history. This week, Mississippi's Ethnic Heritage.

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